Palworld Winter Update: What Side by Side Could Mean for You
The poll results give players a voice in shaping future content, while the teased update promises new experiences without forcing a restart, potentially drawing lapsed players back.
The poll results give players a voice in shaping future content, while the teased update promises new experiences without forcing a restart, potentially drawing lapsed players back.
Key points - Sekhmet won the Palworld popularity poll with 49,637 votes, followed by Solenne and Chillet. - Verdash ranked last with only 1,479 votes despite its distinctive green hair. - Pocketpair teased a winter update called Palworld: Side by Side with three human silhouettes. - Fans speculate the silhouettes represent Auri, Zoe, and Saya, the top character picks. - John “Bucky” Buckley hinted the update includes something fans have requested and avoids November.
Timeline - August 2024: John “Bucky” Buckley teases next update in an interview at Gamescom. - Recent: Pocketpair publishes global Pal popularity poll results. - Winter 2024: Palworld: Side by Side update teased with silhouettes.
FAQ
Q: Who won the Palworld popularity poll? A: Sekhmet won with 49,637 votes, beating Solenne (37,425) and Chillet (34,625). Verdash came last with 1,479 votes.
Q: What is the Palworld: Side by Side update? A: It's a teased winter update. Pocketpair hasn't revealed details, but three silhouettes suggest new characters or features.
Q: Will I need to restart my game for the update? A: No, according to John “Bucky” Buckley, you won't have to restart your game to experience the new content.
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