Palworld Devs Slam Haters: Online Hate is Just for Views

Developer Fires Back at Online Critics

Pocketpair Developer Calls Out “Performative” Palworld Hate

Palworld, the monster catching survival hit, has been no stranger to online controversy. Yet, the development team at Pocketpair is completely unbothered by the constant wave of criticism. John “Bucky” Buckley, the company’s Communication Director and Publishing Manager, recently addressed the ongoing negativity. He stated clearly that the so called “hate” does not impact the game’s massive success or its thriving community.

The Engine of Engagement

Bucky’s comments came in response to a fan on social media. The fan suggested that the anti-Palworld sentiment was more performative rather than genuine. Bucky confirmed this idea. He noted that his life revolves around the game twenty four seven. He observed that the vast majority of the “ranting” happens only on platforms like X.

He directly pointed out the underlying motive for this negativity. A post hating on the game is simply “an easy 500k views.” Because of this, complaining about Palworld will always remain topical content. He stated that this system naturally encourages low effort posts simply to chase high engagement numbers. The unfortunate reality is that this constant flow of viral negativity serves only to feed “grifters their views.”

Success Over Slander

Despite the ongoing online noise, Bucky was firm. He insisted that the criticism “doesn’t actually have any impact on the game or community.” This statement is strongly supported by the game’s impressive player data. Palworld maintains an overall “Overwhelmingly Positive” review status on Steam. Its recent reviews are rated “Very Positive.” These ratings involve countless reviews from real players.

Furthermore, Palworld continues to be one of the most played titles globally. Its sustained success shows the community is engaged. It proves the players enjoy the unique blend of monster catching, survival, and crafting gameplay. The game’s success continued even after a lawsuit from a “fellow indie company” was announced last year. The studio has pushed forward, retaining its entire staff. The company continues to prepare for the full 1.0 release in 2026.

Bucky offered a simple message to those who “genuinely hate” the game. He suggested they “do yourself a favor” and simply “move on.” He concluded by asking why anyone would dedicate time and energy to things they do not like. The team remains committed to improving the game. They continue to welcome constructive feedback from their massive global player base.

origin: gamesradar

Palworld takes us to a slow life in a colorful world with strange creatures called Pals, where players can freely play the game according to their own playstyle, whether it’s hunting down Pal and fighting bad guys, farming crops and livestock, or taking them as factory laborers. They can also sell their meat or catch them for cooking.