AsPalworldundergoes early access, it will get a lot more updates that will help prepare it for an official release. Pocketpair has already put a lot of effort into ensuring that every patch changes the game for the better, and so far, it has done a good job. This can be especially seen when it comes to Pals, which have greatly expanded in numbers and been modified to keep gameplay fresh. Great as that may be, something else can be done to further improve them and help Pocketpair’s creation remain fun and relevant long after its full release, and plans withinPalworld’s early access roadmapcan help lead towards it.
Palworldearly access has had a fairly consistent update schedule. To show fans how the game plans to transition out of EA, Pocketpair shared a roadmap that details what it plans to improve before full launch. When it comes to working on Pals, the developer has the opportunity to do something with them that not evenPokemondoes with its monsters: changing their elemental types periodically. Such a move can be useful toPalworldboth during and after its early access.
How Palworld and Its Pals Benefit From Changing Elements Periodically
While it won’t be easy to implement with new updates, changing the elements of certain Pals would be a worthwhile effort. Doing so would open a few different doors for the game long-term:
Changing Pals' elements via updates would definitely come with some issues, especially when it comes to balance, but they’re worth working around to help secure the game’s future even after its early access. Hopefully, Pocketpair pushes through in realizing it, as the benefits of doing so can outweigh the risks.
Pal Element Changes Can Push the Boundaries of Palworld
GivenPalworld’s short list of elements, Pocketpair could introduce new Pals or rework old ones to have three different types as opposed to just having one or two. This can greatly affect gameplay and the combat meta, as it adds more complexity to an otherwise simplistic element system. Couple that with Pals changing elements periodically, and it could lead to a truly unique battling experience that none of the game’s other competitors can offer. Again, this type of regular rework comes with its issues, especially in terms of balancing and learning curve, but with the right execution, it can helpPalworldremain engaging well beyond its early access state.
Changing Pals' elements through updates may not be a top priority onPalworld’s current roadmap, but it’s worth looking into. It has the potential to be a game-changer that will help Pocketpair’s creation reach new heights of success, making it an opportunity that the developer should not ignore.
