Pocketpair Announces ‘Palworld: Palfarm’ Spin-Off: A Cozy, Yet Chaotic, Farming Sim

The developer Pocketpair has officially announced Palworld: Palfarm, a new farming and creature-collecting simulation spin-off that pivots from the original game’s intensive survival mechanics to offer a more cozy life experience. The new title, currently announced for PC (Steam), is set to offer players the chance to build a thriving farm with the help of their beloved Pals, though the signature Pocketpair blend of bizarre and chaotic elements remains a core feature.

The announcement comes as Pocketpair continues to develop Palworld 1.0 for a 2026 release, with Palworld: Palfarm being handled by a new, separate team. This spin-off directly enters the competitive life-simulator genre, a move that has generated significant buzz, particularly in light of a recently revealed competitor in the creature-collecting space.

Gameplay Focus: Pals as the Ultimate Farmhands

In Palworld: Palfarm, the player moves to a new island to establish and manage a farm. The central mechanic revolves around utilizing the Pals’ unique abilities—the same ones that power the manufacturing and construction in the original Palworld—to carry out various farming tasks. This delegation of duties forms the backbone of the gameplay loop:

• Delegated Farming Tasks: Pals with skills in sowing will plant seeds, those good at watering will tend to the crops, and Pals with strong hands will help harvest and craft goods. The success of your farm is directly tied to the efficient management of your Pal workers.
• Deepening Bonds: Players can interact with the Pals and human residents on the island through daily conversations and gift-giving to deepen relationships. The Steam page suggests these bonds can even grow into a “special relationship,” adding a social simulation element.
• Cooking and Crafting: Beyond basic crops, players will gather resources to cook with their Pals and craft items, all essential for expanding and upgrading the farm and home base.

This focus on delegation and automation, reminiscent of popular cozy farm sim titles, aims to deliver the relaxing experience many players requested, all within the distinctive Palworld universe.

The Palworld Edge: Combat, Markets, and Chaos

True to the franchise’s irreverent style, the “cozy” life in Palworld: Palfarm is not without its signature edge. Pocketpair has confirmed that elements of the original game’s unique, dark humor and combat will still be present, offering a distinct contrast to other farming simulators.

• Farm Defense: The farm will periodically be raided by “nasty Pals” and “ferocious Pals lurking underground,” forcing players to defend their livelihood with their partner Pals. The developers note that “combat is a form of harvesting in its own way,” subtly hinting that a player’s aggressive actions will yield resources.
• Black Market & High-Value Goods: While a friendly marketplace exists for trading crops and crafted goods, a hidden black market on the island’s far side will offer more questionable items like guns and “suspicious fertiliser.” This continuation of a controversial, high-CPC theme from the main game ensures a supply of rare items and unpredictable gameplay.
• Multiplayer Co-op: The game is confirmed to support online multiplayer, allowing friends to team up and jointly manage the development of a shared, thriving farm.

The inclusion of combat and a black market provides a humorous and darker undercurrent to the idyllic farm life, catering to the audience that appreciated the original Palworld’s unapologetic and unconventional premise.

Release Status and Market Impact

Palworld: Palfarm currently has no official release date, only listed as “To be announced,” but is available to wishlist on Steam. Given that the development team is new and the main game is targeting a 1.0 release in 2026, a launch sometime in 2026 or later seems plausible.

This spin-off represents a strategic move by Pocketpair, expanding the Palworld IP into a new, highly profitable genre and further solidifying its presence in the creature-collecting space. The blend of a relaxing farming loop with the chaotic, gun-toting humor of the Palworld setting positions Palworld: Palfarm to be a major title for fans of both genres, offering a unique product in the competitive video game industry.