Palworld Fans Are Rallying to Get a Rat Pal Added to the Game

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Palworld Fans Are Rallying to Get a Rat Pal Added to the Game

Highlights

  • Palworld players successfully rallied to try and get a rat Pal added to the game, surpassing 3,600 support in just 18 hours.
  • A Palworld community manager said they would share the idea with the game’s art team.
  • While the idea will be shared with the developers, the community manager gave no guarantee regarding whether it would eventually be added to Palworld.

As a long-time gamer and a devoted fan of open-world monster-catching games, I can’t help but be thrilled by the recent developments surrounding the potential addition of a rat Pal in Palworld. I’ve been hooked on this game since its release in early 2024, and the prospect of seeing a new Pal join the roster is an exciting one.

In Palworld, a significant number of players are advocating for the inclusion of a rat creature as there isn’t one currently available among the game’s animal-inspired Pals. These enthusiastic supporters have amassed over three times the required number of signatures in favor of this proposal.

In January 2024, Palworld, developed by independent publisher/studio Pocketpair, unexpectedly gained immense popularity. Previously criticized as a “Pokemon” version with guns, the unique blend of open-world survival crafting and monster catching featuring vibrant, anime-style creatures captured the interest of gamers. The title boasted an impressive peak of over 2.1 million concurrent players on Steam at its height.

As a passionate gamer with years of experience in online communities, I’ve seen countless requests for new features or characters in games I love. But none have come close to the excitement and success of the recent campaign for a rat Pal in Palworld.

A Rat Pal is Being Pitched to Palworld’s Art Staff

Following the mid-June launch of Palworld‘s free Sakurajima update, over 100 unique Pals are currently inhabiting the game world. However, if you’re eagerly anticipating a rat Pal addition, be prepared for a lengthy wait. Bucky, the community manager at Pocketpair, mentioned that there is already an extensive list of upcoming Pals in development. Creating and bringing each new character to life involves a time-consuming process that includes modeling and animation, taking several months from start to finish. “Can it become a reality? I can’t give you a definitive answer,” Bucky shared.

Many fans are proposing diverse theories about the possible form of the new Pal, even though there is currently no definitive answer. Some fans advocate for a draconic rat Pal, while others express concerns that the game may be overusing Fire-type Pals. With the introduction of the Sakurajima region resembling Japan, some fans are suggesting a martial arts-themed rat Pal similar to Master Splinter from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

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2024-07-25 01:43