Palworld’s Latest Announcement Is a Harsh Reminder Fans Still Haven’t Gotten the Pokemon Game They’ve Wanted for Decades

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The worlds have grown larger, and recent entries have introduced online multiplayer, but the fundamental experience remains centered on the traditional single-player adventure. Videos by ComicBook.comThat question has become even more frustrating with the announcement of Palworld Online, a mobile MMO coming to iOS and Android in 2026. That makes the announcement more frustrating for Pokemon fans than Palworld fans. What has never happened is putting those ingredients into a persistent online world designed around the idea from the start. That is why Palworld Online is such a harsh reminder of what Pokemon still lacks.