Early access survival game surpasses 7 million players on Xbox and Windows PC, setting a record on Xbox Game Pass
Palworld, the open-world survival game, has made history by becoming the biggest third-party Xbox Game Pass launch, attracting over 7 million players across Xbox and Windows PC. Boasting nearly 3 million active daily users, Palworld’s success extends beyond Steam, where it previously surpassed Counter-Strike 2 in all-time peak and active players.
Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe expressed gratitude for the overwhelming response, stating, “This is just the beginning for us and Palworld, and the feedback we’re gathering while in Game Preview will allow us to continue to improve the experience for Pal Tamers across all platforms.”
The collaboration between Xbox and Pocketpair aims to optimize Palworld for Xbox platforms, with plans to implement cross-play in the pipeline. The team is actively working on addressing optimization issues to enhance the gaming experience for players on Xbox.
Palworld’s recent achievement also marks a shift in the Xbox Chart landscape, where it surpassed Fortnite to become the most popular game on Xbox. True Achievements reported this notable change, highlighting Palworld’s impact on the gaming community and its ascent to the top spot on the Xbox charts.
Palworld’s success story began with its early access release, consistently maintaining a top position in Steam’s concurrent player list. With over 19 million players across PC and Xbox, Palworld’s unique blend of survival, crafting, and Pokémon-inspired gameplay continues to capture the attention and enthusiasm of players worldwide.