Palworld is set to launch an MMO spin-off later this year.

Palworld Online, an exciting new massively multiplayer online spin-off of the 2024 creature-collecting sensation, has been officially revealed by developer Pocketpair.

Set to launch exclusively on iOS and Android in 2026, Palworld Online aims to bring the unique depth, freedom, and scale of the original game to mobile platforms.

The game focuses on online multiplayer, allowing players to connect in a shared world for cooperation, competition, and collaborative base building. It features its own distinct story and original narrative. Players will explore a vast, interconnected open world, embarking on adventures with friends alongside the enigmatic creatures known as pals.

Terry Zhao, president of Garena, emphasized the goal of creating a fresh mobile experience where players can team up and explore together. He noted that the collaboration with Pocketpair is focused on ensuring the game retains the depth, immersion, and freedom that fans love about Palworld while being optimized for mobile play.

Here are the four key features of Palworld Online:

1. **Seamless Exploration and Pal Capture/Raising**
Players can roam a vast, interconnected world with their pals, tackling challenges and uncovering hidden treasures and story clues. By capturing and nurturing pals, players will strengthen their bonds through various encounters and discoveries. The game will also introduce new side stories to enhance the experience within the world of Palworld Online.

2. **Engaging Online Multiplayer with Friends**
Players can meet up in the game world, form parties, and build shared bases while enjoying a mix of cooperative and competitive gameplay. Team up for challenging PvE content or engage in intense PvP battles. Players can also explore each other’s bases, collaborate to take down powerful bosses, and hunt for rare pals together at their own pace.

3. **Collaborative Base Building and Development**
Create a joint base with friends, serving as a hub for construction, defense, and daily activities. Players can expand their base, assign pals to automate tasks, and set them up for defense, crafting a unique space to enjoy with friends.

4. **Mobile-Optimized Intuitive Controls**
The user interface and controls are designed specifically for mobile devices, featuring intuitive touch controls and one-tap options. Players can easily manage base design, construction, relocation, and pal placement, ensuring a smooth experience across a variety of devices while maintaining the depth and freedom that define Palworld.

Further details regarding the release date and upcoming developments will be shared in the future.