Palworld has achieved another major milestone after the launch of its Version 1.0 update, briefly surpassing Counter-Strike 2 to become Steam’s most-played game by concurrent players.
As the survival hit climbed to the top of Steam’s global charts, Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe thanked players for their overwhelming support and said he was “truly delighted” to see so many fans enjoying the game.
According to Steam Charts, the surge in player activity followed the game’s full release, which introduced a massive wave of new content and helped propel Palworld ahead of Valve’s long-standing multiplayer shooter during peak hours.
Pocketpair celebrates Steam milestone
Pocketpair’s Head of Publishing and Communications, John “Bucky” Buckley, acknowledged the accomplishment on X by sharing a screenshot of Steam’s rankings. Celebrating the moment, he wrote,
“Pause. Let me enjoy this moment for just a little longer.”
The post quickly drew congratulations from across the industry. Will Powers, PR and Marketing Director at Pearl Abyss, replied,
“It’s a good feeling. Well deserved,”
to which Buckley responded,
“Thank you, gamer.”
Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe also thanked players for their continued support, expressing his appreciation as fans embraced the game’s biggest update since its early access debut.
The full release introduced extensive gameplay additions, balance changes, and new features, helping Palworld record its highest Steam player counts since launching in early access. The update also received a wave of positive user reviews, reinforcing the game’s popularity among PC players.
Pocketpair has already confirmed that development will continue beyond Version 1.0. In addition to ongoing updates for Palworld, the studio is also working on the farming spin-off Palfarm and the previously announced Pal♡world! ~More Than Just Pals~ dating simulator, signaling that the franchise will continue expanding in multiple directions.
| Platforms | Microsoft Windows |
|---|---|
| Developer | Pocketpair |
