Pocketpair, Inc. (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan; CEO: Takuro Mizobuchi) has announced the final results of the "2026 Global Pal Popularity Vote" held for its monster-taming open-world survival crafting game, "Palworld." This vote covered over 280 Pals and characters appearing in the game.
At the same time, it was officially announced that the new version update "Palworld: Side by Side" will be released in Winter 2026.
■ Results of the "2026 Global Pal Popularity Vote" Announced!
The results of the "Palworld 2026 Global Popularity Vote," which began in September 2026, have finally been officially announced!
This vote covered over 280 Pals and in-game characters, with players from around the world casting more votes than in the previous edition. Thank you very much for your active participation and support!
[Pals]
1st Place: Sekhmet
2nd Place: Melrona
3rd Place: Chillet
[Characters]
1st Place: Zoe
2nd Place: Aoi
3rd Place: Saya
The full rankings and leaderboards by language region are now available on the event page. Check out where your favorite Pals and characters placed!
■ Latest Update: "Palworld: Side by Side" Coming Soon!
"Palworld: Side by Side" is confirmed for release in Winter 2026.
In the released teaser visuals, silhouettes resembling "Zoe," "Aoi," and "Saya," who took the top three spots in this popularity vote, appeared. What new content will this update bring? Stay tuned for further announcements!
About "Palworld" OverviewOverview
In the world of "Palworld," mysterious creatures known as "Pals" inhabit the land. This is a monster-taming open-world survival crafting game that supports online play for up to 32 players.
In the game, you can encounter Pals, catch them, raise them, battle, let them work, and even sell them—
You can cooperate with various Pals to freely explore this vast, boundless world.
Game Overview
Game Title: Palworld
Game Genre: Monster-taming Open-World Survival Crafting Game
Supported Platforms: PC - Steam (Windows), PlayStation®5, Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Mac
Developer/Publisher: Pocketpair, Inc.
About Pocketpair
Pocketpair is a leading Japanese independent game development and publishing company that has garnered significant attention from the global gaming industry. Upholding a thorough player-first philosophy while highly valuing its developers, we create games widely accepted by the global market. With a development structure aligned with current trends, Pocketpair is dedicated to delivering unique and creative gaming experiences to players worldwide.