Pocketpair Unveils Exciting Mac Version of Palworld Game!
Discover the latest updates on the game's Mac version delays, pushbacks on November 26 and February 27, and what it means for fans!
Mac Version of Palworld Launched
Pocketpair has officially launched the Mac version of its popular game Palworld on Tuesday. This exciting release comes after a couple of delays, with the game now available on the Mac App Store for 3,400 yen or US$29.99. Players will need a minimum of 22.8GB of free space for installation.
🎊 *Mac版『Palworld / パルワールド』本日リリース 🎊
🔥マルチ対応オープンワールドサバイバルクラフトゲーム
🧭180種類以上のパルと一緒に冒険
💪捕まえたパルは育成・戦闘・労働
最適化により、Appleシリコン搭載のMacでネイティブに動作💻
Mac App Store link— パルワールド/Palworld 公式 (@Palworld_JP) March 4, 2025
System Requirements
Palworld is compatible with Mac computers featuring an Apple M1 or later chip, and it requires macOS 14.0.0 (Sonoma) or higher. Players can enjoy the game with subtitles available in various languages, including:
- Japanese
- English
- French
- Italian
- German
- Castilian Spanish
- Brazilian Portuguese
- Russian
- Korean
- Traditional and Simplified Chinese
Game Features and Updates
The Mac version of Palworld has been optimized for native performance on Apple silicon. Notably, a dedicated server feature is expected to be released in mid-March.
Initially set for release on November 26, the launch was delayed to February 27 to enhance the port quality. This new date has also seen a slight delay, pushing it back nearly a week.
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Game Development Journey
Pocketpair debuted Palworld in January 2024 as a Steam Early Access title, rapidly attracting 25 million users within a month of launch.
The PS5 version was launched in 68 countries on September 25, but faced a delay for a Japanese release, which finally occurred on October 4.
Additionally, a joint venture named Palworld Entertainment was established in July 2024 between Pocketpair, Sony Music Entertainment Japan Inc., and its subsidiary Aniplex.
In a recent development, South Korean gaming firm Krafton has signed a licensing agreement with Pocketpair to extend Palworld’s IP to mobile platforms.
However, the game faces a legal challenge, as Nintendo and The Pokémon Company filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Pocketpair at the Tokyo District Court on September 18.
Sources: Palworld game's X/Twitter account, Siliconera (Kite Stenbuck)