Pocketpair communications and publishing lead John “Bucky” Buckley reportedly considers Palfarm the “true spin-off” of Palworld—not the dating-sim project More Than Just Pals, which he called “just a little goofy thing.” His distinction is based on how closely a project stays to Palworld in theme and gameplay, not on a formal industry definition. GamesRadar+ reported the comments on October 5, 2026, attributing them to the official Palworld Discord.
Why Buckley calls Palfarm the true spin-off
Buckley’s reported test is closeness to the original game. He said, “Most gamers will consider a spin-off to be very in-line and thematically similar to the original Palworld with some notable twist or gimmick.” Applying that view, he added: “To that end, really I would only consider Palfarm the true spin-off.” These are his reported remarks, not a binding definition of what counts as a spin-off for players or the games industry. GamesRadar+ published the quotations on October 5, 2026.
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How More Than Just Pals differs
More Than Just Pals is described in the report as a dating-sim project. Buckley reportedly called it “just a little goofy thing,” presenting it as a playful project fundamentally different in kind from the main Palworld game rather than a close thematic and gameplay offshoot. That characterization does not establish the project’s budget, scope, audience, or release plans. GamesRadar+ attributed the description to Buckley.
What the report says about the other projects
| Project | How GamesRadar+ describes it | Buckley’s reported framing |
|---|---|---|
| Palfarm | Farming-focused project | The one he would consider the “true spin-off,” given its closer fit with his test |
| More Than Just Pals | Dating-sim project | A playful, distinct project, not the true spin-off in his view |
| Palworld Online | MMO | The report says he disputed the idea that four spin-offs were in development |
This is the project context presented in GamesRadar’s October 5, 2026 report, not an independently verified or necessarily complete development slate. The report attributes Buckley’s comments to the official Palworld Discord; the original Discord posts were not independently checked for this account. It does not establish release dates, platforms, or purchase options for these projects. Read the report at GamesRadar+.
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