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Pocketpair Lead Says “What You’re Talking About Is Palworld 2” Over Terrain Digging Requests
Pocketpair has explained why some of the most ambitious Palworld fan requests are unlikely to arrive through future updates. According to John “Bucky” Buckley, the developer’s head of publishing and communications, seemingly simple additions such as terrain digging would require fundamental changes to the game’s world and systems. Speaking with Gaming World Interviews, Buckley directly addressed requests for players to be able to dig into Palworld’s terrain. He joked that such a feature would effectively amount to creating a sequel,…
Palworld Card Game Announces Eternal Ascent as Third Booster Set, Releasing January 29, 2027
The Palworld Official Card Game is already looking ahead to 2027, with Bushiroad confirming the third booster set for the collectible card game. The upcoming expansion is titled Eternal Ascent and is scheduled to launch on January 29, 2027, continuing the game’s planned rollout of new cards following its July debut. The announcement comes just weeks before the card game’s second expansion, Legends Awaken, arrives on October 30. Bushiroad’s official product page confirms that Eternal Ascent is the third booster…
Palworld lead says Early Access is being “abused” as developers increasingly use it to get funding
Steam Early Access was created to let players experience games while they were still being developed, while giving studios valuable feedback and a way to refine their projects before a full release. However, Pocketpair and Palworld communications and publishing lead John Buckley believes the system is increasingly being used for another purpose: raising money to fund development. Speaking to GamesRadar+, Buckley said there are legitimate cases where Early Access has become a poor fit for games. He specifically criticized developers…
Palworld Lead Says Steam Early Access Has “Lost Its Meaning” as Players Treat It Like a Finished Game
Steam Early Access was originally designed around a clear understanding between developers and players: the game was unfinished, development would continue, and early buyers could help shape the final product. According to Pocketpair and Palworld communications and publishing lead John Buckley, that understanding has become increasingly difficult to maintain. Speaking to GamesRadar+, Buckley argued that players now increasingly approach Early Access releases as if they were completed games. His comments come as Palworld has moved beyond its Early Access period…
Pocketpair Lead Says Palworld 1.1 Will Add a Fan-Requested Feature Players Have Been “Screaming” For After 1.0’s “Soft Prologue”
Palworld is not finished yet. Pocketpair is already preparing Update 1.1, and although the upcoming patch will not match the scale of the game’s 1.0 launch, the studio is teasing a feature that has been heavily requested by players. Speaking with GamesRadar+ at Gamescom 2026, Pocketpair publishing and communications lead John “Bucky” Buckley explained that the team’s development approach has changed significantly following Palworld 1.0. He also confirmed that the game’s first full release was viewed internally as more of…
Palworld Gold Cattiva Card Surpasses $10,000 in PSA 10 Auction Just Weeks After TCG Launch
Palworld’s first trading card game is already producing surprisingly valuable collectibles, with an ultra-rare Gold Soul Cattiva card reaching more than $10,000 in an ongoing auction. The card comes from the game’s debut Dawn of Palpagos expansion, which launched on July 30, 2026, giving the relatively new TCG a major moment in the collectibles market. The card’s value is largely driven by its extremely limited availability and its PSA 10 Gem Mint grade. With the auction still active, the current…