Is Palworld Free-To-Play? Everything To Know About Price & Platforms

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is now available in early access, but just how much it costs depends on what platform it's on. The latest endeavor by Pocket Pair, Inc., is a monster-collecting game set in a harsh, hostile world full of cute little creatures. Players round up Pals and send them to do their bidding: crafting, gathering, fighting, et cetera. 's unique approach to survival and monster-collecting gameplay quickly earned it a significant fan base, propelling it to the top of Steam's most-played list during its release weekend. However, it's not without controversy, with many accusing of ripping off .

But before a player can decide for themselves whether the hype is real, they'll have to play it. is available on multiple platforms, but the prices, methods of play, and game features differ greatly depending on which one it's on. Here's everything there is to know about buying and playing, the consoles it's available on, and how much it costs.

Simply put, is not free-to-play on any platform. It's currently available on PC and Xbox Series X/S, but the price players pay may be different. The PC version of, purchased via Steam, costs $26.99 USD for now, but the price is set to increase to $29.99 on January 25, 2024. The Xbox version, purchased via the digital Xbox Store, is $29.99. Currently, there's no way to get a physical copy of — it's available via digital download only. However, it's still in early access, so that may change in the future.

Thankfully, though, is a one-time purchase. There are no microtransactions or buyable cosmetics involved, at least not for the time being.

However, the good news is that is available through Game Pass for Xbox and PC at no additional fee. This is Microsoft's monthly subscription service, granting access to hundreds of games for download or cloud streaming. is available for download via all Game Pass tiers, including the lowest and least expensive plan, Core. However, cloud streaming requires a higher tier, like Game Pass PC or Ultimate. That means