Is Palworld on Game Pass?

Palworld is coming to Xbox and Steam, but you may wonder if it will also land on Xbox Game Pass: we have the answer.

Palworld‘s early access release date is nearing, with a new adventure awaiting in a title that has drawn comparisons to the Pokémon universe and boosted its profile significantly.

If you’re looking to enjoy Palworld and are wondering if you’ll need to splash out or whether it is included as part of your Game Pass subscription, we’ve got all the details you need below.

Is Palworld coming to Game Pass?

Yes, Palworld will be available on Game Pass on Jan. 19, 2024, when the game releases in early access, with subscribers to Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass able to play the game for no additional price—and you won’t even have to wait for the privilege. This was confirmed by the official Palworld account on X (formerly known as Twitter) in January 2024.

Subscribers to Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass PC will be able to enjoy Palworld as a day-one launch on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One, with the game going live at midnight PST (2am CT) on that date. But there will not be crossplay functionality at launch between Xbox platforms and Steam, though the plan is to add it further down the line.

Pocketpair’s relationship with Microsoft led to Palworld’s arrival on the service, which followed in the footsteps of sister title Craftopia, which is also available on Xbox Game Pass. But the Xbox version of that title arrived a full year after the PC release.

There’s no such delay with Palworld, however, and players will face no delay to the start of their adventure, which will quickly put them on the hunt for new Pals, building bases, and enjoying everything Palworld has to offer.