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Crimson Desert DLC May Have a Maritime Theme as Players Spot New Island and Underwater Changes

Pearl Abyss has not revealed the theme of the first major Crimson Desert expansion, but recent discoveries in the game have led players to believe that the DLC could take the action into new coastal and underwater areas. The official Crimson Desert team previously confirmed that an expansion is in development, saying it is being prepared as “a meaningful addition to your journey,” while keeping its specific content under wraps. Players have noticed several unusual changes following recent updates. These…

Pocketpair Lead Says Popular Games Face Constant Collab Pitches, but Palworld Won’t Force Them: “We Don’t Want to Just Shove Random Things In”

Palworld has become one of gaming’s biggest crossover targets, but Pocketpair is not accepting every collaboration proposal that comes its way. John “Bucky” Buckley, Pocketpair’s head of publishing and communications, has revealed that the studio receives a large number of pitches from other games and companies, with many ultimately rejected because they do not fit Palworld. Buckley discussed the subject in the official Pocketpair Discord on August 14, following earlier comments about the sheer number of collaborations the studio has…

Pearl Abyss Says Crimson Desert Is “Not a One-Off Title” as Sequel Possibilities Emerge

Pearl Abyss has indicated that Crimson Desert could become a larger franchise rather than remaining a standalone game. Following the open-world action RPG’s strong commercial performance, the South Korean developer said it remains open to future sequel titles, while confirming that additional DLC and platform expansion are currently higher priorities. The comments arrived after Crimson Desert surpassed six million copies sold and continued receiving updates aimed at improving the experience. Pearl Abyss has recently highlighted new content, quality-of-life improvements, and…

Pocketpair Lead Says Palworld 1.1 Won’t Get a Yearlong Development Cycle for a Massive Update

Pocketpair has begun looking ahead following the successful launch of Palworld Version 1.0, but players should not expect its upcoming 1.1 update to match the scale of the game’s full release. John “Bucky” Buckley, Pocketpair’s publishing and communications lead, has clarified that the studio wants to avoid spending an entire year developing a single massive update. The clarification came after Buckley asked fans for suggestions about what they would like to see added to Palworld. The post attracted more than…

Palworld TCG Developers Apologize as Dawn of Palpagos Faces Ongoing Stock Shortages

The Palworld Official Card Game is facing continued stock shortages following the launch of its first booster set, Dawn of Palpagos. Bushiroad apologized to players and collectors unable to purchase the product, saying it is currently discussing measures to improve availability. In a statement shared by the official Palworld TCG account, the company said it was aware of the difficulty fans were having finding the booster pack and asked for “just a little while longer” as it works on a…

Pocketpair Lead Says Palworld Has Rejected “Sheer Number” of Collaborations That Didn’t Make Sense

Pocketpair’s publishing and communications lead John “Bucky” Buckley has explained why Palworld continues to pursue unusual crossover partnerships while turning down other potential collaborations. Responding to criticism of the game’s Terraria collaboration, Buckley said Pocketpair has always prioritized having fun over building strict lore connections. “I think the Terraria collab in Palworld was pretty great!” Buckley wrote on X. He acknowledged that some players may prefer a more lore-focused approach, but said the studio has been open about its “fun-first…