Garena has announced Palworld Online, an officially licensed mobile MMO launching worldwide for iOS and Android in 2026, which is being developed and published in cooperation with original Palworld creator Pocketpair.
Rather than directly porting the existing PC and console release, Palworld Online introduces a new narrative setting, original story elements and exclusive side quests. Players will explore a seamless shared world while capturing, raising and fighting alongside Pals.
Multiplayer progression sits at the centre of the experience. You can form groups, establish shared settlements and participate in cooperative or competitive activities. These include PvE encounters, open-world boss battles, hunts for rare Pals and PvP matches. You will also be able to visit settlements created by others.
Base construction and survival mechanics return, with Pals capable of automating production and defending settlements. Garena is adapting these systems through a touch-friendly interface featuring optional one-tap controls for building, relocation and Pal deployment.
“Working closely with Pocketpair, we are focused on preserving the depth, immersion, and freedom that define Palworld,” Garena president Terry Zhao said in the official announcement.
Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe added, “Garena has extensive experience in global publishing, localisation, and live operations for mobile games. We are pleased to work with Garena on the licensed development of Palworld Online and look forward to seeing a new Palworld experience brought to players worldwide.”
Palworld Online represents another mobile adaptation of Pocketpair’s intellectual property. Krafton and PUBG Studios are separately developing Palworld Mobile, which was publicly demonstrated at G-Star 2025. Neither company has explained how the two projects’ territories or release plans may overlap.
Garena has not announced an exact release date, testing schedule, system requirements or monetisation model. Additional launch information will be shared later.
Here’s an official rundown on the game:
Developed and published by Garena, Palworld Online reimagines the depth, freedom, and scale of the original PC survival creature-collecting title for mobile. As an officially licensed title, it introduces a new narrative setting with original story elements, while expanding into a Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) ecosystem. Featuring a seamless, interconnected open world, Palworld Online invites players to journey alongside mysterious creatures called “Pals” and progress as a team — anytime, anywhere.
Features
- A Seamless Open World for Discovery and Creature Collecting: Players can traverse a vast, interconnected ecosystem with their Pals, uncovering hidden treasures, clues to the lore, and challenges. From capturing and raising Pals to unlocking new regions across the map, each encounter is designed to feel meaningful and deepen the bond between players and their companions. In addition to the original story and unique lore, Palworld Online will also expand the narrative with new side stories created exclusively for this version, inviting players deeper into Palworld Online.
- Online Play and Cooperative Progression: Centred on playing together, Palworld Online lets players meet others in the world, form groups, build shared settlements, and engage in cooperative and competitive activities — from tackling challenging PvE encounters with friends to facing thrilling PvP matches. Those seeking a more relaxed pace can visit others’ bases, team up to fight rampaging bosses in the open world, or hunt down rare Pals together.
- Immersive Survival and Crafting in a Shared World: Together with their friends, players can establish a shared home base that grows into a collaborative hub for crafting, defence, and daily life. By expanding structures and deploying Pals to automate production and safeguard the settlement, players can focus on creating a living space that supports social interaction.
- Designed for Mobile Accessibility: Optimised specifically for mobile play, Palworld Online features a streamlined, touch-friendly interface with optional one-tap controls, making base planning, construction, relocation, and Pal deployment easier to manage on handheld devices, without sacrificing depth or flexibility across a wide range of phone specifications.
