Will Palworld come to PS5, PS4, Switch or Mac? Platforms explained
Palworld is a hit! So where can you play it?
Palworld has continued to shatter records and expectations, with the hype leaving many wondering if it will come to the PS5, PS4, Switch or Mac to help bump that player count up further.
Despite being a few weeks on from launch, Palworld still has the top spot on Steam, according to SteamDB, so it's safe to say the excitement hasn't died down yet, nor does it seem like it will anytime soon.
But if you haven't had the chance to play it yet due to not owning an Xbox or PC, then stick around - as we'll take a look at the situation for each platform, and even how to get it running on an unofficial system!
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While we see no issues with Sony hosting Palworld on PlayStation sometime down the line, we wait with bated breath to see how Nintendo might react to Palworld.
But read on and we'll discuss all!
Which platforms did Palworld come to at launch?
Palworld has been available to play on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and PC (Microsoft Windows) from launch.
On top of this, Palworld arrived on both the Xbox and PC platforms via Xbox Game Pass - however, you can also purchase the game as a premium product on Steam for an RRP of £24.99.
Perhaps when the game exits early access, we’ll start to see it pop up on other platforms.
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Could Palworld come to PS4, PS5 or Nintendo Switch in future?
Palworld could potentially come to PS5 in the future. This was confirmed by developer Pocketpair via its official Discord server in an FAQ.
A post states it doesn't "have plans for this at the moment, but will consider it during development". Given that Palworld is a day-one exclusive for Xbox Game Pass, this may go some way towards explaining why it isn’t appearing on any Sony machine.
If it were, we can only assume that it would come to the PS4 as well, seeing as Palworld can be played on Xbox One. Nothing has been said of the game coming to Nintendo Switch, though.
Palworld runs on Unreal Engine 5, which is compatible with the Nintendo Switch, but it may be a better fit for the long-rumoured Switch 2. We'll let you know if we hear anything!
Is Palworld on Mac?
Palworld is not officially available on Mac, although there is a workaround available to get the game running on the platform.
While the game won't run at the highest settings, it will be playable if you install the CrossOver software.
The compatibility layer software designed for Mac, Linux and ChromeOS allows you to run Windows-based applications on these platforms – such as Steam.
The following steps walk through how to enable this:
- Download CrossOver 23.5 (or latest edition)
- Open CrossOver and install Steam
- Log in to Steam
- Exit Steam
- Open Steam CrossOver Application settings
- Turn on D3D Metal and Msync
- Relaunch Steam
- Download/purchase Palworld
- Launch Palworld and play
It's worth noting that CrossOver requires a subscription, starting from £60 for 12 months. A free 14-day trial is also available to test it out. D3D Metal is a game porting toolkit for translation layers, while Msync will help improve performance.
A handy video tutorial from Andrew Tsai explaining the full download procedure for getting Palworld running on Mac can be watched below:
Developers Pocket Pair has not announced any intention of bringing Palworld to Mac in an official capacity, with other platforms like PlayStation and Nintendo likely being more of a priority. If anything changes, we'll update this article.
Palworld is available in early access across Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and Microsoft Windows.
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Cole Luke is a freelance journalist and video producer who contributes to RadioTimes.com's Gaming section. He also has bylines for Digital Foundry, PC Gamer, Network N and more.
