Palworld’s upcoming Tides of Terraria update is shaping up to be one of its most unexpected crossovers yet.
It might seem random to combine Terraria’s pixel-art chaos with Palworld’s colorful survival gameplay, but it’s already attracting a lot of hype. Not all details have been announced by Pocketpair, but what’s out there already is enough to get fans hooked, especially those into creature collectors and sandbox worlds.
So far, Tides of Terraria looks like more than a simple reskin. One obvious Terraria reference is a giant boss modeled after the Eye of Cthulhu, with all its trademark creepy design. Alongside this, teaser art shows a character seemingly outfitted with armor and weaponry that heavily mirrors Terraria’s Silver Armor and possibly the Beam Sword—both of which are iconic to longtime fans of the 2D classic.
Fishing looks to be a major part of the crossover, as one teaser shows the player using a rod in an icy environment with Water and Ice-type Pals nearby. It’s possible this hints at a feature for collecting water-based creatures or unlocking exclusive types.
Nothing is confirmed yet, but the fishing theme and glowing anglerfish-like Pals hint that players might soon have new ways to engage with the game beyond just battling and capturing. But all of that fades into the background when you see the one Pal that absolutely stole the spotlight: an adorable, round little seal.
This Pal’s got a chubby body, a goofy tongue, and a tiny horn, so people are already comparing it to Pokémon’s Seel and Spheal because of its ice vibe and cute charm. Fans instantly latched onto it as the unofficial mascot of the update and joked that its only job is to “look cute at the base."
Truth be told, they’re spot on—it feels more like a pal you want to see than a fighter. While the crossover itself feels unexpected, it actually makes some sense when you look at the shared DNA between the two games. Palworld and Terraria both shine thanks to player freedom, wild builds, and offbeat mechanics.
Bringing everything together with new biomes, bosses, and Pals gives players a good reason to jump back in. Since the last major Palworld patch mainly cut back on gliding features because of legal issues, Tides of Terraria feels like a comeback to more creative and daring content.
If you’re excited to see Terraria bosses in 3D, try out new fishing mechanics, or just want to bring home that insanely cute seal, this crossover update promises more than a simple gimmick. This update is shaping up to be one of Palworld’s most engaging, and many players might return to the Palpagos Islands because of it.
It's exciting to see Palworld collaborating with other franchise as they've had a hard time amid Nintendo lawsuits forcing the developers to remove features from the game.