Palworld is a genre-blending survival and open-world adventure game developed by Pocketpair, combining monster-collecting, base building, survival, and combat mechanics in a vibrant 3D world. In the game you explore the vast Palpagos Islands, scavenge resources, craft weapons and tools, build sprawling bases, and encounter dozens of unique creatures called Pals, each with distinct abilities that help you in combat, work, or traversal.
Originally released in Early Access on Windows and consoles, Palworld has become hugely popular thanks to its mix of action, survival, and monster-collecting systems that feel reminiscent of “Pokemon with guns” — complete with base automation and deep crafting options.
As of March 2025, Palworld officially launched on Mac through the Mac App Store, offering a native macOS build optimized for Apple silicon (M1 and newer). This allows Mac players to run the full open-world survival experience — including multiplayer — without third-party compatibility tools.
Whether you’re battling wild Pals, taming them for work or battle, or teaming up with friends online, Palworld gives Mac users a rich sandbox adventure with ongoing updates and evolving content.
Key Features:
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Vast open-world exploration across diverse environments and biomes.
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Capture, train, and battle with Pals, each with unique skills.
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Survival mechanics — hunger, crafting, resource management, and weather.
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Base building and automation, with Pals assigned to work stations.
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Real-time combat with weapons, Pal support, and bosses.
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Multiplayer co-op with friends or other players online.
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Native Mac support via the Mac App Store for Apple silicon Macs.
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Crafting and technology tree progression for gear and structures.
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Dynamic enemy factions and threats add challenge and story depth.
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High replay value with base management, exploration, and survival systems.
Requirements:
Requires macOS 14.0.0 or later and a Mac computer with an Apple M1 chip or later.
