Palworld has become the biggest third-party Xbox Game Pass launch ever, played by seven million people. [Read more from the official source...] The game's popularity is soaring, with its Steam version already selling 8 million copies, making it one of this year's biggest launches. Despite not having the full scope of its Steam equivalent, Palworld's Xbox version is gaining traction among Game Pass players.
The runaway success of Palworld shows no signs of slowing down as the game edges towards 20 million players on Steam and Xbox Game Pass. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the captivating gameplay and unique features offered by the game. Players are enthralled by the opportunity to collect and train creatures, survive in a challenging world, and explore the vast open-world environment.
However, the success of Palworld begs the question of what happens to the identity of Xbox as a brand if they start bringing its exclusives to rival consoles. Will this move bring long-term benefit or harm to Xbox? Only time will tell. Nonetheless, Palworld's immense popularity on both Xbox and Steam platforms demonstrates the game's ability to appeal to a wide range of gamers.