Palworld Co-op Servers Experience Outages as Player Count Soars
No, it’s not just you – Palworld’s co-op servers are down again. Yesterday, developer Pocketpair revealed on social media that the game had reached a staggering milestone of over 700,000 concurrent players. As a result, the developers had to hold an emergency meeting with Epic Games to address the issue. However, in the last hour, the servers are once again experiencing outages due to the overwhelming number of players worldwide.
Unprecedented Demand Causes Server Outages
According to Pocketpair, the Epic Online Service, which supports Palworld’s multiplayer functionality, is currently experiencing outages due to the unusually high demand. As the number of concurrent players across all platforms exceeded 1.3 million, the servers are struggling to handle the load. This connectivity issue is primarily affecting co-op gameplay, while singleplayer mode remains unaffected.
The Pocketpair team acknowledges the inconvenience this has caused and assures players that they are working tirelessly to restore stable operation as soon as possible. However, they have not provided an estimated timeframe for when the server outages will be resolved.
Record-Breaking Success Amidst Technical Challenges
Despite the ongoing server issues, Palworld has achieved tremendous success since its early access release. In just 40 hours, the game has sold over three million copies, a remarkable feat for the developers at Pocketpair.
However, not all fans are thrilled with the game’s similarities to Pokémon. As Palworld continues to break its own concurrent player records, some Pokémon enthusiasts have taken to social media to express their reservations about the similarities between the two games.
Caution: Beware of the “Memory Reset Drug” Bug
Meanwhile, Pocketpair has issued a warning to players regarding an in-game item called the “Memory Reset Drug.” It appears that using this item can cause a bug that permanently reduces the player’s capture power. While the development team is actively investigating the issue, they advise players to refrain from using the item until the investigation is complete.
Conclusion: A Bumpy Ride to Success
Palworld’s journey to success has been marked by incredible sales numbers and unprecedented player counts. However, technical challenges such as server outages and in-game bugs have posed obstacles along the way. Despite these setbacks, Pocketpair’s dedication to resolving these issues and delivering an exceptional gaming experience is evident.
As the developers continue to work on stabilizing the servers and addressing player concerns, the Palworld community can look forward to an even more immersive and enjoyable gameplay experience. Stay tuned for updates and be sure to join the millions of players already exploring the captivating world of Palworld.