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Palworld Halloween Mission Unlocks Zoe and Depresso Costumes
Palworld Halloween Mission Unlocks Zoe and Depresso Costumes All the details about the promised Halloween Palworld update are here , and we’ll be able to get Zoe Rane and Depresso costumes by playing the game. There’s a specific “Halloween Mission” tied to those cosmetics. However, there’s also another new “Zoe’s Sphere” mission that lets us recruit Zoe & Grizzbolt. Zoe and her signature Pal partner Grizzbolt head up the Rayne Syndicate and guard the Windswept Hills tower. She’s the first boss we fight in the game. After getting through the Palworld “Halloween Mission,” she can be dressed in a cat witch outfit. As for the Depresso costume, that’s a new type of armor for our avatars. This looks like the standard version of the character. Here are the official screenshots for both of the new costumes. Images via Pocketpair This is the second year in a row Pocketpair released Halloween skins. The 2024 ones didn’t feature a mission tied to them. All someone needed to do was log into the game to claim them. The four designs were Halloween Cattiva, Halloween Croajiro, Pirate Pengullet, and Spectacled Katress. Palworld  is in early access on the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the Halloween 2025 update with two. costumes is live. The release date for the 1.0 version will fall in 2026.  The post Palworld Halloween Mission Unlocks Zoe and Depresso Costumes appeared first on Siliconera .
Oct 23
Palworld’s new patch brings its own Halloween event
Palworld’s new patch brings its own Halloween eventThe post Palworld’s new patch brings its own Halloween event appeared first on The Escapist .
Oct 23
Palworld Update v0.6.8 Brings Halloween Mission, Zoe’s Costume, and Depresso Armor Set
Palworld Update v0.6.8 Brings Halloween Mission, Zoe’s Costume, and Depresso Armor SetPocketpair has released Update v0.6.8 for Palworld, bringing a festive Halloween twist to the monster-taming survival game. The highlight of this seasonal patch is a brand-new Halloween Mission that rewards… The post Palworld Update v0.6.8 Brings Halloween Mission, Zoe’s Costume, and Depresso Armor Set appeared first on TwistedVoxel .
Oct 23
KRAFTON’s Palworld Mobile will be playable at the G-STAR 2025
KRAFTON’s Palworld Mobile will be playable at the G-STAR 2025KRAFTON has announced that Palworld Mobile, the highly anticipated mobile version of Pocketpair’s Palworld, will be playable by fans at the G-STAR 2025. The company previously confirmed the licensing agreement for this hit title, which PUBG STUDIOS is now developing. Players can finally try out the global hit on mobile at G-STAR 2025 This is … The post KRAFTON’s Palworld Mobile will be playable at the G-STAR 2025 appeared first on GamingonPhone .
Oct 22
Palworld Mobile offers a firsthand experience at the KRAFTON Booth during G-STAR 2025
Palworld Mobile offers a firsthand experience at the KRAFTON Booth during G-STAR 2025KRAFTON has announced that Palworld Mobile, the highly anticipated mobile version of Pocketpair‘s Palworld, will be playable by fans at the G-STAR 2025. The company previously confirmed the licensing agreement for this hit title, which is now being developed by PUBG STUDIOS. Get ready to finally play the global hit on mobile at G-STAR 2025 This is … The post Palworld Mobile offers a firsthand experience at the KRAFTON Booth during G-STAR 2025 appeared first on GamingonPhone .
Oct 22
Palworld Halloween Update on Xbox: What Can You Expect?
Palworld Halloween Update on Xbox: What Can You Expect? With Palworld finally set to leave its early access in 2026, we can’t wait to get our hands on some new pals and a better experience on the Palpagos Islands. But, did you know that before the official release of Palworld, we are actually getting a Halloween update this month? Without any further ado, let’s […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
Oct 21
Palworld Halloween 2025 Update Features Zoe and Depresso
Palworld Halloween 2025 Update Features Zoe and Depresso Pocketpair confirmed Palworld players will see a Halloween 2025 update as part of a patch launching on October 23, 2025. That will bring the game up to 0.6.8. The Palworld logo for that version also features the NPC Zoe Rayne and the Pal Depresso. The announcement didn’t explain everything about the Palworld Halloween 2025 event, aside from highlighting Zoe and Depresso. In the case of the NPC, it seems the Rayne Syndicate head will be dressed in a costume for the season. It looks like it is a witch outfit, complete with a hat that still has cat ears similar to her normal hat. As for Depresso, it seems like a lot of people decided to dress up like that Pal for the holiday. This is the first “big” sort of Palworld patch we’ve see that also included an update with new content. That’s because Pocketpair is now focused on preparing for 1.0 . It announced that ahead of the title exiting early access, it will focus on fixing bugs and other issues instead of new versions with a lot of additions. One of the exceptions will be a planned Winter 2025 patch.  Palworld  is in early access on the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, the Halloween 2025 update debuts on October 23, 2025, and the release date for the 1.0 version will fall in 2026.  The post Palworld Halloween 2025 Update Features Zoe and Depresso appeared first on Siliconera .
Oct 21
5 Things Palworld Does Better Than Pokemon Legends: Z-A
5 Things Palworld Does Better Than Pokemon Legends: Z-A Palworld dropped all the way back in early 2024 and proved to be an instant success story. Many in the gaming community saw it as a perfect learning lesson for Game Freak to push the Pokemon franchise forward, especially after the disaster of Scarlet and Violet. However, now that Pokemon Legends: Z-A is finally here, […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
Oct 17
Digimon Story: Time Stranger – Review
Digimon Story: Time Stranger – ReviewNo matter how you slice it, when it comes to the monster-catching JRPG genre, Pokémon reigns supreme. Games like Palworld and TemTem may have taken their shot at the crown, but they ultimately came up short against Pikachu and pals. Over the past two decades, the only contender that came close was Digimon in the early 2000s. To those of you who haven’t been keeping up with Bandai’s answer to Pokémon, it may come as a surprise that Digimon is still going strong. Admittedly, we haven’t been to the Digital World since the series’ first movie ourselves, but with Pokémon Legends: Z-A still a speck on the horizon, we felt like it was a good time to give Digimon’s latest outing a shot. Can Digimon Story: Time Stranger scratch our monster-catching itch? Story Set in modern-day Tokyo, Time Stranger puts you in the role of an agent of ADAMAS, an organization tasked with investigating mysterious anomalies. These strange occurrences cause the lines between the real world and the digital world to blur, causing Digimon to appear. During one of your missions, Tokyo is struck by the Shinjuku Inferno, a catastrophic event involving several powerful Digimon that devastate the city. In the chaos, you get caught in an explosion, but instead of dying, you’re thrown back eight years into the past. Upon realizing that the Shinjuku Inferno hasn’t occurred yet, your new mission becomes clear: find out what caused the event and prevent it from happening. The key to the mystery seems to lie with Inori Misono, a kind-hearted girl, and her bond with Aegiomon, a faun-like Digimon suffering from amnesia. Without venturing too much into spoiler territory, the story that unfolds sees you travel between Tokyo and the Digital World of Illiad, a vibrant realm ruled by the Olympus XII, twelve god-like Digimon, who play an integral part in the plot. Graphics The way Time Stranger presents itself is very much like an anime series, and that’s not just because of the character and monster designs. Cutscenes and special attack animations make use of dramatic camera angles and visual effects that add oomph. Combined with the vibrant color palettes and clean, cel-shaded character models, the game absolutely nails the overall look and feel of the franchise. The different biomes of the Digital World in particular stand out, with distinct areas ranging from a rustic mechanical jungle to the lively hub that is Central Town. In contrast, the depiction of Tokyo feels constrained by having to stick to a realistic depiction. It looks like it’s supposed to, but it’s missing the imagination and creativity that is present in the Digital World. The game runs surprisingly smoothly as well, with no notable slowdown or other visual hiccups. Sound If there’s one complaint we have about Time Stranger’s soundtrack, it’s that it doesn’t include the original Digimon theme song. Call us nostalgic, but that’s one earworm that still lives rent-free in our heads two decades on. What we get here in terms of music instead is a fairly typical anime-style JRPG soundtrack. While fitting with the game’s atmosphere, it isn’t particularly memorable. The game’s ambiance does a much better job at tying the soundscape together, with the background noise in Illiad in particular creating the feeling of a world that is alive and lived in. While the game’s voice acting is generally good, it’s inconsistent in that not every scene has voice work, and some scenes are only partially voiced, which is jarring. The player character isn’t even voiced at all, which makes for awkward scenes when their mouth moves and dialogue is shown on screen. Fortunately, the audio for the actual Digimon themselves fares a lot better, with battle cries and attack sounds in particular standing out as they add depth and impact to the combat animations. Gameplay We’ve played our fair share of non-Pokémon monster-catching JRPGs, from Coromon to Nexomon, but somehow the Digimon games eluded us until now. We can’t speak from the perspective of series veterans, but we can say that Time Stranger works great as an introduction to Digimon’s gameplay. There are many familiar elements here, of course, with the game being built around collecting monsters and using them in turn-based battles, but Digimon’s unique evolution mechanics and team-building system give Time Stranger an identity of its own. Time Stranger is inevitably driven by its narrative, but there is plenty of room for side quests and exploration, leading to a game that feels like it offers a lot of freedom. With over 450 Digimon available in the game, it makes sense that the critters form the heart of the game. Our own knowledge of the Digimon roster is limited, but seeing fan-favorite characters from the 2000s making early game appearances definitely put a nostalgic smile on our face. Adding Digimon to your roster requires you to battle a number of that specific monster. Once you’ve obtained 100% of their DNA, you can summon them, although the game recommends striving for 200% so that you can summon a more powerful version of the same creature instead. With such a huge roster and a myriad of systems, you might think that taking your team of up to six critters into battle would be a daunting affair. Fortunately, despite the strategic depth that Time Stranger offers, things are kept as accessible as possible. The combat UI is clean and easy to read, and you can instantly look up a wealth of information mid-battle if needed. You command three active Digimon at once, with three in reserve, should the front line fall. Meet specific requirements, and your Digimon can be Digivolved into its next form. You can De-Digivolve them too, so that you can then have them Digivolve into a different branching path. We feel like we’ve only barely scratched the surface when it comes to Digimon’s mechanics, with elements like the Attribute Triad, Elemental Affinities, and even Digimon Personalities all playing a part in how effective your team is. If you’re the kind of player who loves to take deep dives into efficiency and min-maxing a party, you’re going to love what’s on offer here. The game offers a higher difficulty level than Pokémon, with Time Stranger’s boss battles in particular acting as difficulty spikes. Grinding your Digimon to face off against these powerful opponents is made more manageable thanks to auto-battle options, adjustable battle speed, and even automatic training at the so-called DigiFarm. Time Stranger really aims to make everything as accessible as possible while still offering hardcore players plenty to chew on. It’s a philosophy that ties into Time Stranger being a very comprehensive Digimon game that everyone can enjoy. Even then, there is one Elephantmon in the room that we need to address: Time Stranger offers a sizable package, with the base game offering around 40 hours of content for €69.99. While that is a fairly standard price point for a game these days, this is further supplemented by more expensive Deluxe and Ultimate editions. The content included in these is so limited, comprising mostly cosmetics, that we’re confident saying that, for now, you’re best off sticking to the base game. Content worth playing may roll around with the Season Pass, but by the time that gets to the good stuff, the game may have seen a discount or two. Conclusion Agumon and Patamon may not be at the forefront of pop culture like they were in 2002 anymore, but moving away from the spotlight gave the Digimon series the room to breathe and Digivolve into something that is more mature and distinct from Pokémon, despite the obvious similarities in both series’ core gameplay. We’re still looking forward to Pokémon Legends Z-A, but Time Stranger both set a high bar for Game Freak’s upcoming title, and it got us interested in returning to Digimon’s back catalogue once we’re done exploring Lumiose City.
Oct 17
Nintendo Shared Statement on Generative AI Lobbying Rumors
Nintendo Shared Statement on Generative AI Lobbying Rumors Nintendo has published a statement on its official corporate social media account, where it addressed rumors of the company lobbying the Japanese government regarding generative AI. The company had to publish this statement after several rumors spread on social media. These rumors generally claimed that Nintendo was lobbying the Japanese government to protect its IPs from copyright infringements caused by generative AI. In the same statement, Nintendo also reiterated its intent to deal with any infringement of its IP rights, regardless of whether there are AI-related involvements or not. The latter point means that the company will also actively take down human-made content that infringes on its copyrights. Nintendo made the statement on its Japanese corporate account not only in Japanese but also in English . The tweets are also available to view right below: https://twitter.com/NintendoCoLtd/status/1974716195246088220 Even before publishing this announcement, Nintendo has been known for issuing takedown notices against unauthorized videos and fan-made PC game mods that feature its copyrights. The company had even filed a lawsuit against Pocketpair for alleged infringements of patents related to the Nintendo Switch-exclusive title Pokemon Legends: Arceus on the latter's multi-platform game Palworld . Pocketpair later released an update patch for Palworld that removed the legally risky features. The post Nintendo Shared Statement on Generative AI Lobbying Rumors appeared first on Siliconera .
Oct 6
Once Human x Palworld Crossever Event Announced, Kicks Off on October 30
Once Human x Palworld Crossever Event Announced, Kicks Off on October 30As part of this crossover, Once Human will get appearances by various Pals from Palworld, as well as a unique event-only island.
Sep 26
Once Human x Palworld collab is bringing exclusive map, Pals, cosmetics, and more this October 30
Once Human x Palworld collab is bringing exclusive map, Pals, cosmetics, and more this October 30NetEase Games has announced a major collaboration between its supernatural survival title, Once Human, and fan-favorite title Palworld. Scheduled to arrive on October 30, this exciting crossover will introduce beloved pals, an event-exclusive map, a new mechanic, and more. Meet your favorite Pals in Once Human and explore a unique island map Fans of both Once Human and Palworld have … The post Once Human x Palworld collab is bringing exclusive map, Pals, cosmetics, and more this October 30 appeared first on GamingonPhone .
Sep 25
Once Human x Palworld collaboration is bringing exclusive map, Pals, mechanic, cosmetics, and more this October 30
Once Human x Palworld collaboration is bringing exclusive map, Pals, mechanic, cosmetics, and more this October 30NetEase Games has announced a major collaboration between its supernatural survival title, Once Human and fan-favorite title Palworld. Scheduled to arrive on October 30, this exciting crossover will introduce beloved pals, an event-exclusive map, a new mechanic, and more. Get ready to meet your favorite Pals in Once Human and explore a unique island map Fans of both Once Human … The post Once Human x Palworld collaboration is bringing exclusive map, Pals, mechanic, cosmetics, and more this October 30 appeared first on GamingonPhone .
Sep 25
Palworld copies Pokémon round 2: farming sim edition
Palworld copies Pokémon round 2: farming sim editionThe post Palworld copies Pokémon round 2: farming sim edition appeared first on The Escapist .
Sep 25
ULTRAKILL brings hell to Palworld in a crossover event
ULTRAKILL brings hell to Palworld in a crossover eventIn a double whammy of Palworld news, Pocketpair, Inc. has revealed a chaotic new crossover event that brings the chaos of ULTRAKILL into the monster-catching survival title. Palworld’s Palpagos Islands are set to become a battleground as V1—the combat machine protagonist of ULTRAKILL—arrives along with weapons and gear straight from the ultraviolent retro FPS. The result is a surreal mashup where tranquility and carnage collide, creating new gameplay opportunities and unpredictable scenarios. For players new to both franchises, Palworld invites adventurers into a vibrant open world filled with crafting, construction, boss battles, and a high degree of freedom alongside loyal Pals, while ULTRAKILL offers nonstop, high-speed demon-slaying action where blood doubles as fuel. On their own, the two games couldn’t be more different—one celebrates peaceful cooperation and whimsical survival, while the other thrives on relentless destruction. The central question isn’t just how these worlds meet, but what chaos will follow once they do. Will blood rain on the Palpagos Islands, or will V1’s hellish might be tempered by the charms of life with Pals? As with today’s Palfarm announcement, no release date for the crossover event has been announced. Officially still in Early Access, with a V1 release expected in 2026, Palworld is available on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. ULTRAKILL is available on PC via Steam.
Sep 23
A New Spin-Off, Palworld: Palfarm Is Announced By Pocketpair and It’s a Chill Farming Sim
A New Spin-Off, Palworld: Palfarm Is Announced By Pocketpair and It’s a Chill Farming SimAlthough Palworld is still in early access, Pocketpair has kept its foot firmly on the gas pedal and has announced a spin-off called Palworld: Palfarm.
Sep 23
Palworld: Palfarm Announced – Farming Spin-off Coming to PC
Palworld: Palfarm Announced – Farming Spin-off Coming to PCRun a farm together with your Pals, interact with various residents and much more in Pocketpair's upcoming cozy life sim.
Sep 23
Palworld Farming Spinoff Palfarm Announced
Palworld Farming Spinoff Palfarm Announced Hot off the heels of announcing the 1.0 launch window for Palworld, developer Pocketpair has announced a new spinoff called Palworld: Palfarm. As the name suggests, it's a farming simulator featuring the titular Pals. Although Palworld already has farming elements, Palfarm solely focuses on this aspect. Players move to an island to work alongside Pals to till fields, grow crops, craft tools, and cook dishes. Crops and other crafted goods can be sold or purchased at a market.   Some Pals offer unique skills to assist with farming, and players can increase their bonds with the critters by giving them gifts or speaking to them regularly. Players will also need to defend their farm from invading Pals looking to ruin their work. Palworld: Palfarm also supports multiplayer. The timing of this announcement is curious, given it comes after the recent reveal of Pokémon Pokotopia , a farming spinoff of the popular franchise with which Pocketpair is currently embroiled in a patent lawsuit . Palfarm's trailer even ends on a stinger showing the character tossing its Pal Sphere (the series' version of Poké Balls) to catch a monster, a mechanic Nintendo patented seemingly in response to Palworld's success, and one of the main patent violations cited in the suit.  Palworld: Palfarm has no release window, but it’s slated to launch on PC via Steam. 
Sep 23
Palworld: Palfarm Is a Spin-off Farming and Life Sim Game
Palworld: Palfarm Is a Spin-off Farming and Life Sim Game As part of its 2025 Tokyo Game Show announcements, Pocket Pair announced a farming and life sim game called Palworld: Palfarm . It will feature all of the Pokemon -like characters from the creature collecting game. Initial screenshots show farming, relationship building, fishing, shopping at legitimate stores and a black market, and fighting hostile pals. It is in development for PCs, and the Steam page is already live. In Palworld: Palfarm , the game seems to start like many farming and life sims, as we show up on an island and suddenly become part of the community by setting up our homestead on a vacant plot of land. By collecting Pals, you can assign them tasks on the farm to care for crops. However, some will be hostile and will attack, forcing you to defend your home too. During downtime, it will be possible to befriend Pals and people. Multiplayer is also possible, and one gif on the Steam page seems to show three people playing together at once. Here’s the first trailer for the game, which introduces some of the Pals who will play major roles in the adventure. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmurGwwjvGM Some initial screenshots appeared too: Images via Pocketpair This is the second Palworld spin-off game. The other is Pal World: More than just Pals. That is a visual novel dating sim . It started as an April Fools’ Day joke, but will become a real PC game. Palworld: Palfarm is in development for PCs. The post Palworld: Palfarm Is a Spin-off Farming and Life Sim Game appeared first on Siliconera .
Sep 23
Pocketpair Announces Palfarm, a Farming Spin Off of Palworld for PC
Pocketpair Announces Palfarm, a Farming Spin Off of Palworld for PCJapanese developer Pocketpair has announced Palfarm, a new spin off of its successful monster collecting title Palworld. Unlike the main game’s focus on survival and combat, this upcoming release centers… The post Pocketpair Announces Palfarm, a Farming Spin Off of Palworld for PC appeared first on TwistedVoxel .
Sep 23
Palworld"Fight farm build and work alongside mysterious creatures called ""Pals"" in this completely new multiplayer open world survival and crafting game!"