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Can I Play Palworld on Switch?

Ever since its release, Palworld has gained quite the audience on both PC and Xbox platforms through Steam and Game Pass. However, can you play the open-world survival game on the Nintendo Switch? This is everything you need to know about Palworld on Nintendo's main console.

Published on: 16-02-2024 Author: Lennart

Can I play Palworld on Nintendo Switch?

Unfortunately, Palworld is currently not available on the Nintendo Switch. However, this does not rule out the possibility of Palworld coming to the Switch in the future.

Will Palworld be on Nintendo Switch?

It seems unlikely that Palworld will be released on the platform. Primarily because Palworld is quite a demanding game and may have trouble running on Switch hardware. The developers behind Palworld, Pocketpair, have also not released any information regarding a possible release on the Nintendo Switch.

Palworld alternatives on Nintendo Switch

Still want to scratch your monster-taming itch on your Nintendo console? The following Switch games are good Palworld alternatives:

  1. Pokémon Legends: Arceus: Arceus is probably the Pokémon game that is most similar in gameplay to Palworld, with its open-world nature and primary focus on capturing Pokémon.
  2. Pokémon Scarlet/Violet: Another Pokémon game that features an expansive open-world with the latest generation of Pokémon to capture and train.
  3. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX: Not so much open-world, but more a dungeon crawler, similar to Palworld in that it allows you to befriend Pokémon and each Pokémon has their own distinct personality.
  4. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: If you need even more open-world exploration, the latest game in the Zelda franchise offers just that, with many mechanics and features that Palworld uses too.

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About the author: Lennart is a self-proclaimed Pokémon Master and certified tryhard in shooters ranging from COD and Halo to Overwatch and Fortnite. When he's not gaming, he's either reciting movie lines or enjoying guitar-infused music.

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