How to Play Multiplayer on Palworld

Palworld is a multiplayer survival and crafting game that centers on collecting and working with creatures.

Palworld is now still in early access, however, players who want to play this game can purchase it on Xbox or Steam Store.

Highlights

Here's a quick rundown of everything you need to know about how to play Palworld in multiplayer with your friends online:

You can play Palworld on PC across Steam and Xbox Game Pass. (Palworld is currently undergoing a pre-registration process on mobile platforms.)
To play Palworld in multiplayer online with your friends, you can choose to invite your friends to your Palworld party or join your friend's group.
Make it clear how many people to play together. Steam and Xbox Store have different maximum player capacities. Steam Co-op online server can hold up to 32 players, while Xbox Game Pass up to 4.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Subscribers can enjoy the game for FREE! The other Xbox users can choose to spend £12.99 to subscribe to a monthly plan to play Palworld for free, or cost £1 to get a 14-day free trial or purchase the game for 24.99.
Players can also get the game on the Steam store at a discounted price of £22.49. (10% OFF!)

How Much Is Palworld On Xbox and Stream

The devs of Palworld present diverse payment options for players.

On Xbox

Xbox users can enjoy it for free with the Game Pass Ultimate at £12.99 monthly or a 14-day trial at £1.

Without an Xbox subscription, it costs £24.99.

On Steam

Steam offers it at an introductory discount of £22.49, a saving of 10 percent from the standard £24.99.

Whether you're a subscription holder or prefer a one-time purchase, Palworld is accessible to fans of the genre.

How to Play Palworld: Invite or Join?

There are two ways to get started in Palworld:

1. Set up and host your own world in Palworld and invite friends to play together. Send an invitation code to your friends and they can use the code to get in.

2. Join your friend's game world via an invitation code.

How to Set up a Palworld Multiplayer Server on Xbox/Steam?

To set up and host your own Palworld game world, please follow the simple steps:

Step 1: Launch Palworld on PC. Select "Join Multiplayer Game" in the main menu.

Step 2: Click "Create a new world." Enter your game world name.

Step 3: In customization, locate the "Multiplayer" option. Click "On" to activate the Multiplayer.

Step 4: Text will appear at the bottom of the screen to confirm your activation.

Step 5: Start your world, press "ESC".

Step 6: Find the invite code under the "Options" tab. Share the code with friends and let them get in.

How to Join a Palworld Multiplayer Server on Xbox/Steam?

To join in your friend's group, please follow the simple steps:

Step 1: Open the game. Navigate to the main menu. Click "Join Multiplayer Game".

Step 2: Enter the invite code from your friend.

Step 3: Confirm and connect to the server.

Then, you can start playing on the multiplayer server!

What Are the Differences Between the Xbox and Steam Version Gameplay?

The Xbox version’s game features are released months later than the Steam version.
Palworld gamers can play more privately on the Steam version.

What Is Palworld?

Palworld is a fresh take on the monster-catching genre, standing out with its mature themes and survival elements. Developed by Pocket Pair, this game thrusts players onto an alien planet where they must befriend a variety of creatures, known as Pals, to survive. As a colonist, you face the dilemma of living in harmony with these beings or using them for personal benefit—even sustenance. Players navigate a hostile environment, gathering resources, constructing shelters, and exploring a vast, mysterious world. Unique features include equipping Pals with weaponry, intricate crafting, and online co-op play, making Palworld an action-adventure with a twist.