Game Pass day one game Palworld Pokémon with guns sells one million copies in 8 hours

Palworld hits top 25 all-time peaks for game on Steam with 370k+ concurrent players. Viral sensation with 1 million sales in 8 hours.

Palworld has made a huge impact in the gaming world, with over 370k concurrent players, putting it in the top 25 All-Time Peaks for a game on Steam. The buzz around this game is on fire, especially after the recent Xbox Developer Direct. If you're curious about what Palworld is all about, check out our FAQ to learn more.

I personally had the chance to try out Palworld on my ASUS ROG Ally, and I was able to seamlessly switch between my world and character on Xbox. While there may not be cross-progression between Steam and Xbox, the game seems to work great on Xbox and the Windows version through PC Game Pass.

Word of mouth and influence from streamers have played a big role in Palworld's success. With 1 million sales in just 8 hours, it's clear that the game is off to a fantastic start. The game has also reached the top 25 all-time peaks for concurrent players on Steam, a remarkable achievement for a smaller game.

From watching live streams, it's clear that Palworld has more of an Ark: Survival Evolved vibe than a Pokémon one. The game also features references to Zelda Breath of the Wild, but ultimately, it's a well-designed game with fun mechanics and great systems.

I'm personally looking forward to spending some time playing the game and building a base while catching as many Pals as I can. It's an exciting time for Palworld, and the success of the game has shed light on the fact that Game Pass is an entry point into the market rather than a substitute for purchasing games on Steam.

The lack of cross-play and cross-progression between Steam and Xbox or the Windows version may have led some players to choose to purchase the game on Steam, where they can play with more of their friends. Despite this, the recent success of other games on the Steam charts, such as Starfield and Forza Horizon 5, as well as the strong sales of MLB The Show, suggests that Game Pass does not necessarily hurt game sales.

Are you eager to play Palworld? Will you be getting the game on Steam or through Game Pass? Let us know in the comments.

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