Palworld captures Xbox and PC day one on Game Pass

Palworld at last has a release date, finally answering the question everyone has been asking since the first trailer dropped. Even better is the news of a day one Game Pass launch accompanying Palworld's early access release.

Pocketpair Inc. revealed via the Palworld Twitter the game will launch on January 19, 2024, but also come to PC and Xbox Game Pass. In addition to this, players can check out the official release date trailer and get the latest look at the game and some of the charming Pals you can encounter in-game.

Related: Is Palworld co-op?

Game Pass allows players to try the game for free, and I will be diving into Palworld whole-heartedly thanks to PC Game Pass. As a huge Pokémon fan, I'm always excited to try another monster-catching game, especially one as wacky looking as Palworld.

Palworld combines the familiar catching aspects and charming designs of Pokémon, but builds on this—literally, with building mechanics, real-time action combat, and actual guns. It's hard to tell if all these mechanics will blend together cohesively through trailers alone, but Game Pass is the perfect way to experience Palworld with little commitment.

For more information on gaming, check out Pocketpair shows off 17 new Pals in Pal Reveal Trailer and New Palworld trailer shows off creatures using mounted rocket launchers & more! on Pro Game Guides.