Pocketpair explains lack of Palworld 1.0 pre-release reviews

Pocketpair, the developer of Palworld, has addressed the lack of media reviews prior to the official launch of Palworld version 1.0. The studio's decision not to distribute press keys before the release was a deliberate strategy intended to protect the game's content from spoilers.

John “Bucky” Buckley, Pocketpair's Head of Publishing and Communications, stated that the development of version 1.0 was primarily focused on the fans rather than the industry. He explained that the team did not prioritize critic reactions, choosing instead to keep the final version's contents secret until the official release to ensure the community experienced the update without prior leaks.