Pocketpair, the developer behind Palworld, has publicly acknowledged the widespread impact of cheating and fraudulent activities within its immensely popular survival game. In a recent post on Steam, the studio admitted to the challenges of keeping pace with these issues despite daily efforts to address them, resulting in some players experiencing disruptions to their gameplay.
Expressing regret for any inconvenience caused, Pocketpair outlined its commitment to combatting cheating and fraudulent behavior as a top priority. Building upon a previous promise of a forthcoming patch to address cheating concerns, the studio revealed ongoing efforts to implement specific measures aimed at tackling these issues effectively.
Among these measures is the imminent introduction of a player list function for servers, slated for release by the end of the month. This feature is designed to enhance the identification of cheating players and facilitate their suspension by the development team.
Pocketpair announced plans to incorporate an external anti-cheat solution into the game. While mandatory for Palworld’s official servers, this tool will remain optional for community servers and individual players engaging in solo or cooperative gameplay.
The studio emphasized its dedication to restoring a comfortable and secure gaming environment for all players as quickly as possible, underscoring the collective efforts of its team toward this end.
Today’s update from the developer follows a dynamic first month of early access for Palworld, during which the game achieved significant milestones, including surpassing 2 million concurrent players on Steam—a feat achieved by only one other game.
Palworld has garnered over 19 million players across all platforms, solidifying its status as the largest third-party Game Pass launch to date. Despite these successes, Pocketpair revealed the substantial monthly expenditure of £378,000 on servers, humorously acknowledging the financial strain posed by server fees.
