Summary
With a strong community backing it,Palworldhas quickly become a prominent figure in the current gaming landscape. Of course, given the widespread appeal of open-world action-adventure games, where players gather charming companions, this doesn’t come as a surprise. Regardless, forPalworldenthusiasts looking to sink their teeth into a similarly enticing game,DokeVcould be the answer they’re searching for.
DokeVfrom South Korean developer Pearl Abyss has been described as “Pokemon-like”, akin toPalworld, though it’s also been compared toGrand Theft Auto. In a year whenopen-world games are dominating the charts, the fusion of these genres certainly adds some unique appeal. Unfortunately, there is some bad news for those hoping to putDokeVon their wishlist.
DokeV Could Be A Change of Pace for Palworld Players
Palworld’s Early Access Limits Its Content
While recent reports indicate a notabledecrease inPalworld’s player base, this can mostly be attributed to the game launching in early access. With players running out of content to absorb, they’ll need to wait until the game receives an update or comes out of early access. Given that the game also has yet to be released on major gaming platforms like PlayStation, it’s to be expected that the excitement surrounding it is diminishing, to some extent.
Consequently, for those looking for a new creature-battler to dive into, the adorable world ofDokeVcould fill that void. At Gamescom 2021, whenDokeV’s game trailerwas initially unveiled, fans quickly drew comparisons between the creatures, called Dokebi, toPokemon’s companions. Furthermore, the combat hints at familiar yet exciting mechanics, reminiscent of franchises likeKingdom HeartsandMonster Hunter.
LikePalworld,DokeVis set in a vast and vibrant worldwhere companions fight side-by-side with their humans in visually stunning battles. Despite the real-time intensity of these third-person battles, the combat is very fluid. The Dokebi themselves are odd-looking creatures, with some resembling pinatas, robots, and animals. At the moment, it’s not clear what exactly these unique-looking critters' abilities or weaponry will be.
Remarkably, it appears thatDokeV’s map is quite diverse. The trailer is generous enough to give viewers a glimpse of its snow-capped mountains, grassy meadows, and sandy beaches in addition to cherry blossom-covered city streets. As such,DokeVcould be viewed as a moremodern-day version ofPalworld, complete with jet skis, cars, and skateboards.
DokeV’s Release Date is Currently Unknown
For those wondering aboutDokeV’s development timeline, the game entered the public eye back in 2019, meaning it’s had over four years of work put into it. While the initialDokeVtrailer sparked excitement, fans are still awaiting news of an official release date from Pearl Abyss. The last update confirmed it would no longer be coming out in 2023, but news of whether it will debut this year is still uncertain.
Regrettably, there are circulating rumors thatDokeVmight be internally delayed until 2025 or 2026. Pearl Abyss did not verify or deny this speculation when it issued a statement in December regarding the current status of the game. Instead, the developer expressed its commitment to enhancingDokeV’s quality while adding that it would announce a release date in due course. WithPalworldcontinuing to trend, hopefully,DokeVcan find a way to capitalize on the creature-collecting open-world trend.
Palworld
WHERE TO PLAY
In this game, you can peacefully live alongside mysterious creatures known as Pals or risk your life to drive off a ruthless poaching syndicate. Pals can be used to fight and breed, or they can be made to work on farms or factories. You can even sell them or eat them.Survival: In a harsh environment where food is scarce and vicious poachers roam, danger waits around every corner. To survive, you must tread carefully and make difficult choices…even if that means eating your own Pals when the time comes.Mounts & Exploration: Pals can be mounted to traverse the land, sea and sky—allowing you to traverse all kinds of environment as you explore the world.Collect all kinds of exciting Pals to fight, farm, build, and work for you in this completely new multiplayer, open world survival and crafting game!
