PlayStation 5
Palworld
パルワールド · 幻獸帕魯
- Perfect: No noticeable issues start to finish
- Playable: Can be finished; minor glitches or slowdowns
- In-game: Gets in-game, but issues get in the way
- Menus: Reaches the title screen or menus only
- Boots: Starts, then hangs on a black screen or intro
- Nothing: Does not start
Compatibility reports
| Platform | Emulator | Result | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux / Steam Deck | KytyPS5 KytyPS5-2026-10-27-ffc8137 (0… | In-game | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X (12 cores) / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, driver 615.78.08 (Vulkan 1.… · KytyPS5 compatibility list: PPSA23126 (this list counts playable as in-game) | kytyps5.github.io 2026-10-27 |
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Game info
- Developer
- Pocketpair
- Publisher
- Pocketpair
- Released
- 2024-09-24
- Genre
- Sandbox / Adventure
- Title ID
- PPSA23126
- Updated
- 2026-11-01
FAQ
Can I play Palworld on Windows with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Palworld on Windows yet.
Can I play Palworld on Mac with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Palworld on Mac yet.
Can I play Palworld on iPhone / iPad with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Palworld on iPhone / iPad yet.
Can I play Palworld on Android with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Palworld on Android yet.
Where can I find the Palworld game files (PKG)?
PS5 emulators load an extracted game folder (the one with eboot.bin), with updates and DLC in their own folders; this game's Title ID is PPSA23126. Some games also use system modules from the console firmware; what they are and where they go is covered in our "PS4 emulator firmware modules and game formats" guide. →
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