The CEO of PocketPair, Takuro Mizobe, made a comment regarding Palworld's high server fees on his personal X account on February 2.
Since its launch on January 19, Palworld has skyrocketed to over 19 million players, marking a phenomenal success story with record-breaking sales. The unexpected surge in popularity caught even the small indie developers off guard, leading to challenges in managing the overwhelming player traffic and a flood of inquiries.
In a recent statement, the CEO of PocketPair highlighted the substantial server fees looming over Palworld, projecting an estimated 70 million yen (approximately $480,000 USD) for January. This staggering 359% increase from the previous month raised eyebrows and prompted concerns, with the CEO hinting at potential financial strain, perhaps using the term "bankruptcy" for dramatic effect.
Addressing these worries, Palworld's network engineer emphasized their commitment to maintaining uninterrupted services, even if it means grappling with soaring costs. They reassured players that every effort would be made to ensure the Palworld experience remains undisturbed.
In a somewhat light-hearted plea, users are now playfully urging Microsoft to step in and lend a hand. This appeal stems from Microsoft's recent announcement of direct support to PocketPair for optimizing Palworld on their platform. It seems the gaming community is hoping for a helping hand to keep the Palworld adventure going strong.
Since its launch on January 19, Palworld has skyrocketed to over 19 million players, marking a phenomenal success story with record-breaking sales. The unexpected surge in popularity caught even the small indie developers off guard, leading to challenges in managing the overwhelming player traffic and a flood of inquiries.
In a recent statement, the CEO of PocketPair highlighted the substantial server fees looming over Palworld, projecting an estimated 70 million yen (approximately $480,000 USD) for January. This staggering 359% increase from the previous month raised eyebrows and prompted concerns, with the CEO hinting at potential financial strain, perhaps using the term "bankruptcy" for dramatic effect.
Addressing these worries, Palworld's network engineer emphasized their commitment to maintaining uninterrupted services, even if it means grappling with soaring costs. They reassured players that every effort would be made to ensure the Palworld experience remains undisturbed.
In a somewhat light-hearted plea, users are now playfully urging Microsoft to step in and lend a hand. This appeal stems from Microsoft's recent announcement of direct support to PocketPair for optimizing Palworld on their platform. It seems the gaming community is hoping for a helping hand to keep the Palworld adventure going strong.
