You should avoid downloading any Palworld apps found in the App Store or Google Play Store. The developers have officially warned about these fake versions.
Pocket Pair, the developer of the massively popular game Palworld, is issuing a strong warning to fans about fake mobile versions of their game appearing on the App Store and Google Play Store.Despite the great success of the game on PC via Steam and Xbox, with remarkable sales, Pocket Pair has confirmed that there is no official mobile version of Palworld.
Don't Download Palworld On Any Mobile Device
The developers have noticed apps fraudulently using Palworld's name and images on mobile platforms and have categorically stated that these apps are in no way affiliated with their company.
[Warning] There is no Palworld application for phones. Apps using names and product images such as "" and "Palworld" are appearing on the AppStore and Google Play, but they are not affiliated with our company in any way. We have reported this issue to Apple, which...
— Palworld (@Palworld_EN) January 31, 2024
Downloading these fake versions poses serious risks, including the potential leakage of personal information stored on smartphones or leading to fraud.
The overwhelming success and high demand for Palworld has led to a surge of requests from fans for the game to be released on additional platforms such as PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch.
However, the expansion of the game to these consoles has been hindered by legal challenges involving The Pokemon Company, as well as Xbox's exclusive console rights. Before considering a mobile version, it's likely that Pocket Pair will first have to navigate and resolve these legal complexities.
Pocket Pair is actively exploring the mobile gaming space through a collaboration with KLab Games. They are working together on an exciting new "hybrid-casual" mobile game, although specific details about this project are under wraps for now.