Pocketpair Announces Palworld Card Game Launch

Pocketpair, the developer behind the hit survival game Palworld, announced on Wednesday a partnership with Japanese card game publisher Bushiroad to release Palworld Official Card Game. The two-player competitive trading card game is scheduled to launch on July 30, 2026, expanding the franchise into the tabletop gaming space.

The card game draws directly from Palworld's core mechanics, where players capture and command creatures known as Pals in a blend of monster-collecting and base-building survival. In this adaptation, participants will deploy Pals with unique traits to engage in strategic battles, gather resources, and construct bases to outmaneuver opponents. The official description emphasizes teamwork with these companions to overcome enemies, mirroring the video game's tactical elements. A teaser trailer released alongside the announcement features familiar Pals such as Lamball, Pengullet, Flopie, Grizzbolt, and Mimog, hinting at the creatures players can expect in the initial set. With nearly 200 Pals in the original game, the card game offers potential for diverse decks and future expansions.

Palworld entered early access on Steam in January 2024 and quickly became one...