Palworld, the recently launched game in Early Access on Steam, has experienced remarkable success within just three days of its release. Boasting over 4 million copies sold, Palworld has now secured its position as the second-most-played paid game in Steam’s history.
As of the latest update, the game has reached an impressive concurrent player base peak of 1,291,967 players. This achievement places Palworld closely behind PUBG: Battlegrounds in terms of the most concurrent players for a paid game on Steam, even though PUBG is currently free-to-play. PUBG’s record player base was established when it was a paid premium title.
Palworld has not only surpassed other paid games like Cyberpunk 2077, Hogwarts Legacy, Elden Ring, and Baldur’s Gate 3 but has also secured the fifth spot overall among Steam’s most-played games. Notable free-to-play games like DOTA 2, Counter-Strike 2, and Lost Ark precede Palworld in the rankings.
Despite its success, Palworld has faced allegations of plagiarizing Pokemon characters and utilizing AI for game development. The developer, Pocket Pair, has yet to make a public statement regarding these claims. The article concludes by inviting readers to share their thoughts on Palworld’s record-breaking achievements on Steam.
Additionally, a reader comment suggests that Microsoft should consider acquiring Pocket Pair, the developer behind Palworld. The piece is authored by Mike Straw, an experienced gaming industry reporter who has been covering the field since 2012.
Source:/ Mike Straw /Insider-gaming.com/Palworld
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