Palworld’s Bucky Is Surprised Fans Expected a New Game From the Side by Side Reveal, Clarifies It’s Update v1.1

Pocketpair has clarified that Palworld: Side by Side is not a sequel or a separate game, but the upcoming version 1.1 update for the original survival game. The announcement initially sparked speculation because of its unusual title and mysterious promotional artwork, leading some fans to expect a major expansion or an entirely new project. John “Bucky” Buckley, Pocketpair’s head of publishing and communications, addressed the confusion in a post on X. “Palworld Side by Side is v1.1 by the way!”…