As a game that involves a ton of monsters that players can fight side by side with, it was only natural for Palworld to have PvP. Since the multiplayer battle mode’s introduction in the major Sakurajima update, people have been duking it out to see which of them has raised the best Pals and who has the skills to come out on top. With Palworld‘s PvP already proving to be a solid feature, one can hope that the mobile port will only further improve that aspect and bring more success to the game.
In October 2024, Krafton announced a licensing agreement with Pocketpair that allows the development of a mobile version of the Palworld IP. Making the game available on phones will likely increase the player count significantly, as the decision ensures that a larger audience is reached. Palworld’s PvP aspect stands to benefit a lot from more people playing, especially since it emphasizes that there are more than just AI-controlled enemies to battle. That, combined with the advantages of a mobile port, could improve the PvP multiplayer aspect and make it one of the game’s biggest draws.
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Why Palworld’s Mobile Port Is the Best Thing to Happen for the Game’s PvP
While the mobile version of Palworld won’t be a true 1-to-1 port, it’s likely to retain many features that helped the game succeed, hopefully including the PvP mode. Leaving out such an important feature would be counterproductive to accessibility, as the game being available on phones means it should do all it can to take advantage of multiplayer. If implemented right, the mobile port could greatly benefit the PvP scene, for reasons such as:
- The game being accessible on mobile devices means nearly anyone can play, ensuring that there will be a lot of people who could participate in the PvP mode
- There could be many who can only play the game for short periods and are looking for a quick activity to do, making the PvP mode the perfect feature that will grab their attention
- More people taking part in the PvP mode will likely incentivize even more players to take part in multiplayer, as it tells them that they’re likely to encounter a wide variety of battlers
With Palworld coming to mobile devices, it must play into the features that helped establish its success and PvP could be the answer. Implementing it benefits both the port and the base game’s multiplayer aspect, making it a feature Krafton and Pocketpair should prioritize.
How Palworld’s PvP Could Benefit From Allowing Crossplay Between the Mobile Port and Other Platforms
With Palworld officially launching on more platforms, it would be a logical decision for a future update that allows crossplay between all versions. The game coming to mobile devices already means that there will potentially be more players to enjoy the PvP mode, and limiting the feature to only being able to connect with others playing the phone version would be a wasted opportunity. Engaging with others on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X means that the game would reach a level of accessibility that brings even more attention to PvP. With players knowing that they aren’t limited to only fighting against others on the same platform, they will likely use the PvP feature more, emphasizing another way of enjoying Palworld other than capturing monsters or building bases.
Palworld‘s obvious opportunity to reach more players is to bring the game to people’s phones, and Krafton’s and Pocketpair’s decision to do so will benefit the game in many ways. The PvP aspect stands to gain from the move, so as soon as the mobile port is out, the multiplayer feature will hopefully be there to receive fans.
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