The Pokemon-like survival title Palworld launched earlier this year and took the gaming world by storm, topping Steam charts and selling millions of copies. Developer Pocketpair has recently released a new update, introducing its first raid boss and other items to keep players engaged.
The developer has now announced the Pokemon Stadium-esque PvP arena, be released Arena, and fans were excited to know that it will arrive in Summer 2024, but Pocketpair has now said that it was a mistake and there is still time left before players can battle out against other players in the arena.
Palworld Developer Says Pal Arena Release Date Was a Mistake
Pocketpair released a 15-second teaser on April 10 during the Triple I Initiative showcase for its PvP game mode called Pal Arena which will be coming to Palworld. The mode was a part of the early access roadmap shared, and the teaser showed two players engaging in a fight with their Pals.
But what excited the fans most is that at the end of the trailer, the release date mentioned was “Summer 2024.” However, the developer has now rectified that the Pal Arena mode coming in Summer 2024 was a mistake, and the teaser instead should have mentioned “2024.”
In the arena teaser, it stated that the arena would release in "summer 2024,". This was a mistake and should have stated "2024."
We are very sorry for this mistake. We are working hard to prepare the arena for you all as soon as possible.This summer, a major update that will… https://t.co/sUefjV3Euq
— Palworld (@Palworld_EN) April 11, 2024
Pocketpair took to X/Twitter and apologized for its mistake, adding that it is working very hard to bring the arena as soon as possible. Essentially, the Pal Arena does not have a specific date yet, but it will be coming sometime in 2024.
The fans were obviously a little disappointed but said that they would be waiting for the arena and are very excited about it whenever it is added. Players have added that the developer should take its time to bring the best content to the game.
Palworld Will Also Be Getting a Major Summer Update
Pocketpair did have some good news for the fans, as it said that a major update is planned for the game that will be coming in the summer this year with brand new content. The update will add a new island with new species of Pals, new buildings, weapons, and much more that will basically evolve the game.
Fans are excited that after the first huge update that dropped recently, adding the first endgame raid boss and other brand-new items to the game, another major update will be coming. Players have said that they are more excited about the summer update than the Pal Arena. One fan added:
I’m more focused on that second paragraph now. New buildings? New Pals? NEW ISLAND?!
Another fan added, “As much as I would love an arena, this sounds a lot more exciting to me as someone who loves exploration.” Fans have also inquired if there will be decorative buildings added, or perhaps glass or circle buildings with more furniture.
Honestly I am more excited for this new update now then the arena XD
— GDP Duncan (@GDPDuncan) April 11, 2024
The developer has not shared much about the planned update, but given that it will be coming in the next few months, the wait may not be long.
What are your thoughts about the Pal Arena? Are you looking forward to the summer update? Let us know in the comments.
