"Palworld's Explosive Popularity Overwhelms Steam Servers"

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The game "Pokémon With Guns," officially known as Palworld, has quickly gained popularity with over 300,000 concurrent players on Steam, causing server stability issues. The game's edgy twist and the recent negative sentiment around Pokémon games have contributed to its appeal. Despite comparisons to Pokémon, the game assures its legitimacy, but its creature designs are reminiscent of Pikachu and friends. The team is working to resolve server issues as the game gains traction, and further coverage is expected as players explore the similarities and differences between Palworld and Pokémon.
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- Palworld servers buckle under the biggest Steam launch of 2024 so far, devs suggest "attempting to connect 2-3 times or waiting after launching the game" Gamesradar
- Palworld is the top-selling game on Steam right now and the servers are struggling to handle the load PC Gamer
- Palworld's Crazy Demand Is Causing Issues With Creating Multiplayer Worlds Pure Xbox
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