Palworld, the sensational survival and crafting game is taking over the gaming community, having sold over 7 million units in only 5 days. The much-hyped ‘Pokémon with guns’ survival-crafting adventure, is officially the year’s first blockbuster hit, breaking records with its extraordinary sales performance.
Developed by PocketPair, Palworld has seemingly captivated the gaming community, achieving yet another remarkable milestone by selling over a million copies on its fifth day, despite being available on Xbox Game Pass. Keep reading for more details on Palworld’s impressive debut!
Palworld Sells An Impressive 7 Million Copies Despite Being on Xbox Game Pass
Since its early access launch on January 19 for both PC and Xbox, Palworld has been met with widespread acclaim from critics and players alike. The momentum of its explosive debut shows no signs of slowing down, with the game consistently selling over a million copies daily.
Geoff Keighley, the head of The Game Awards, confirmed via X/Twitter that the 7 million copies sold figure is exclusive to Steam sales, excluding Xbox and Windows PC sales. Check out his post below!
Palworld also launched simultaneously on Game Pass, adding to its widespread accessibility.
This extraordinary success translates to an estimated $189 million USD in Steam sales within the first five days, marking a significant financial achievement for PocketPair. The game has not only dominated the video game community but has also showcased its popularity by surpassing 1,864,421 peak concurrent players on Steam on January 23. This impressive figure has even surpassed Valve’s iconic game Counter-Strike in Steam’s all-time most-played games list, with only PUBG remaining ahead.
While Palworld basks in its monumental triumph, it hasn’t been without controversy. The developers have faced allegations of using AI and accusations of Pokémon plagiarism, although no concrete evidence has surfaced. Despite the immense popularity, the game launch has been marred by server struggles, and PocketPair has reported receiving death threats amid claims of Pokémon “rip-off.” Nintendo has also taken swift action to remove an eye-catching Pokémon mod.
Nevertheless, PocketPair expressed gratitude and excitement on the official Palworld X/Twitter account. Take a look at their post below.
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With such overwhelming success, it looks like even greater milestones are on the radar, with expectations of surpassing 10 million downloads in the coming weeks. The Palworld phenomenon shows no signs of slowing down as players continue to be drawn to its irresistible charm.
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