A Palworld horror-themed dating sim spinoff is on the way

Palworld developer Pocketpair just announced a bizarre spinoff called Palworld: More Than Just Pals. This looks to be a dating sim with horror elements in which you can romance the various Pals from the original game. The gameplay description suggests it's set at a mysterious school, and players can not only fall in love with these creatures, but also "dismantle and eat them." The original game already let you eat Pals, but the ability to romance the gun-toting animals is new. 🚨Love is in the air!A special announcement video about Pal♡world! ~More Than Just Pals~An unbelievable reveal that will shock Pal Tamers around the world!Wishlist today!(This is NOT an #AprilFoolsDay) pic.twitter.com/NALIhnuQdO— Palworld (@Palworld_EN) March 31, 2026 We don't know too much about the specifics of gameplay, though there is a trailer. Developer Pocketpair insists this is not an April Fool's Day joke, despite today's date. There's an active Steam page complete with syst