Palworld devs tease quadruple-a games, Skull and Bones reigns

Palworld, developed by PocketPair, continues to generate significant revenue but the studio chooses not to transition to triple-A game development. CEO Takuro Mizobe emphasizes that despite the financial success of Palworld, PocketPair aims to maintain its indie scale. He noted the complexity and inherent risks of developing large-scale games with big teams, suggesting instead that the studio will continue to pursue innovative ideas suited for indie games.

Mizobe also reflected on PocketPair’s strategic growth, highlighting how previous successes like Overdungeon and Craftopia paved the way for Palworld. However, Mizobe clarified that the studio doesn’t intend to follow this "snowball effect" approach for future projects. He affirmed the team's commitment to creating engaging indie titles regardless of financial incentives or industry trends towards larger-scale productions.

A recent tease suggests that Palworld might become available on PlayStation.

For those unfamiliar, Palworld is often described as a cross between Pokémon and an action-adventure shooter, equipped with unique gameplay mechanics and creative creature designs. Despite some controversies related to plagiarism claims by The Pokémon Company, the game has carved its niche in the gaming community. PocketPair's previous releases, such as the tower defense game Overdungeon and the open-world survival game Craftopia, have also contributed to the company's growing reputation as an indie developer.