Palworld | OT + Review Thread | Pokémon Gun. Palworld has sold over 1mil 8 hours after release.

[GameCritic]

Wow, I mean this is crazy What is going on!

Palworld beats Elden Ring and Baldur's Gate 3 on Steam - Everyone Gaming

What we are witnessing with Palworld is unbelievable, the modern era of gaming is in full showing here...the word of mouth and constant updates seem to be pushing this game's player base to record levels.

everyonegaming.com

Palworld's co-op connectivity issues were caused by exceeding 700,000 concurrent players

UPDATE 21 January, 2024: Pocketpair has since updated Twitter to amend its prior statement, saying: "We accidentally sa…

www.eurogamer.net

Palworld becomes only the sixth Steam game to reach one million concurrent players, beating Cyberpunk 2077 in the record books

The highest concurrent peak for any paid game in Steam's history

www.gamesradar.com

 

[Vertigo]

This could help Xbox in the console war if it’s also taking off on console.

Fortnite started exclusive to ps4. Genshin still exclusive etc… this kinda stuff could catch casual interest on Xbox.

However I don’t think they’ll leave PlayStation money on the table for long either…

 

[AshHunter216]

This could help Xbox in the console war if it’s also taking off on console.

Fortnite started exclusive to ps4. Genshin still exclusive etc… this kinda stuff could catch casual interest on Xbox.

However I don’t think they’ll leave PlayStation money on the table for long either…

I think Shuhei Yoshida implied that he would be working to get a Playstation port of this made.

 

[Danja]

If it happens the Xbox fanboys will immediately stop bragging, lol.

I mean they are bragging about Steam stats really it's been fascinating to see them only claim the game because it's not on PlayStation when it's obvious most of them aren't playing it either lol

But PlayStation reeds to really try and get it. They haven't secured a huge 3rd party GaaS all gen...

 

[TubzGaming]

But PlayStation reeds to really try and get it. They haven't secured a huge 3rd party GaaS all gen...

Honkai: Star Rail​

Platform(s)	Windows iOS Android PlayStation 5
Release	Windows, iOS, Android April 26, 2023 PS5 October 11, 2023

The games not every ones cup of tea but its from the same makers of Genshin Impact

 

[Entropi]

Pokemon could be the most successful gaming brand ever. Nintendo is missing out.

 

[Danja]

Honkai: Star Rail​

Platform(s)	Windows iOS Android PlayStation 5
Release	Windows, iOS, Android April 26, 2023 PS5 October 11, 2023

The games not every ones cup of tea but its from the same makers of Genshin Impact

I know of it and I've tried it too but I wouldn't classify this as a huge GaaS for PS5

 

[peter42O]

Palworld doing some crazy numbers. If it was up to me, I would lock it down to Xbox console wise. Sony locked down Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail which were great moves so Microsoft needs to lock down one of these types of games and Palworld is blowing up more than most people expected.

 

[Entropi]

Palworld doing some crazy numbers. If it was up to me, I would lock it down to Xbox console wise. Sony locked down Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail which were great moves so Microsoft needs to lock down one of these types of games and Palworld is blowing up more than most people expected.

Why? Maybe MS can buy the developer and release it on every device available. That’s more akin to their current strategy of going 3rd party

 

[peter42O]

Why? Maybe they can buy the developer and release it on every device available. That’s more akin to their current strategy of going 3rd party

Microsoft already is third party as is Sony. People believing that they're going like an EA or Ubisoft is wishful thinking in my eyes. Microsoft cancelled the PlayStation 5 versions of Redfall, Starfield and many others but will then change course two years later? Nah, I don't believe that because it doesn't make any sense. Also, you just acquired ABK and to not give the rest of this generation and next to see what you can do with them, Bethesda and all of their other studios would make even less sense.

 

[Entropi]

Microsoft already is third party as is Sony. People believing that they're going like an EA or Ubisoft is wishful thinking in my eyes. Microsoft cancelled the PlayStation 5 versions of Redfall, Starfield and many others but will then change course two years later? Nah, I don't believe that because it doesn't make any sense. Also, you just acquired ABK and to not give the rest of this generation and next to see what you can do with them, Bethesda and all of their other studios would make even less sense.

Hey man I just trust Satya’s words more than anyone else’s. He said it not me.

 

[peter42O]

Hey man I just trust Satya’s words more than anyone else’s. He said it not me.

How many times over the last like 5 years they've said that and still haven't done it? First, Microsoft's messaging is all over the place. Second, I see it more as catering to shareholders and investors because it's always in front of them or on a conference call. But we'll see. Who knows.

One thing is certain, regardless of what Microsoft does, their messaging will as usual be all over the place.

 

[anonpuffs]

How many times over the last like 5 years they've said that and still haven't done it? First, Microsoft's messaging is all over the place. Second, I see it more as catering to shareholders and investors because it's always in front of them or on a conference call. But we'll see. Who knows.

One thing is certain, regardless of what Microsoft does, their messaging will as usual be all over the place.

microsoft changes strategy all the time

 

[peter42O]

microsoft changes strategy all the time

True.

 

[Gediminas]

microsoft changes strategy all the time

They have no strategy. That's why they suck 99%.
Unless, no strategy is strategy

 

[Nhomnhom]

Still Xbox secured a major unexpected hit for their console. Its good for them. More gamepass subs for them.

It's not going to matter, do you think this game is going to cause Gamepass sales or Xbox sales to drastically improve?

It will not, Xbox is dead and Gamepass is irrelevant, this game is finding success on Steam. MS is pathetic and they only included this on Gamepass because they believed it was more cheap trash to add to that useless service.

 

[Infinity]

It's not going to matter, do you think this game is going to make Gamepass sales or Xbox sales to drastically improve?

It will not, Xbox is dead and Gamepass is irrelevant. This game is finding success on Steam. MS is pathetic and they only included this on Gamepass because they believed it was more cheap trash to add to that pathetic service.

No but a steady stream of hits is how you do it. Xbox secured the biggest game of the year as a time exclusive. Which is great for them.

 

[Nhomnhom]

No but a steady stream of hits is how you do it. Xbox secured the biggest game of the year as a time exclusive. Which is great for them.

Biggest game of the year? Calm down, how is it great for them if it's not going to change anything? Like everything that has to do with Xbox and Gamepass this game being a timed exclusive for them is irrelevant.

This is a sub $30 game only a complete moron would hop on Gamepass because of it.

 

[Infinity]

Biggest game of the year? Calm down, how is it great for them if it's not going to change anything? Like everything that has to do with Xbox and Gamepass this game being a timed exclusive for them is irrelevant.

This is a sub $30 game only a complete moron would hop on Gamepass because of it.

it is the biggest game of the year so far. It did over a million concurrent players on Steam. Which is very rare. Nobody expected Palworld to be a major hit. It was suppose to flop. Time exclusive for them drive sales and game pass subs. Will it be a major increase? No but still a boost.

 

[Jim Ryan]