Why Palworld drops the ball with its new weapon

Palworld closed out 2024 with the release of the Feybreak update, which brought a lot of fresh content to the game. On the eve of his one year anniversary Palworld got off to a strong start last year as it proved to be a surprise early hit. The combination of survival in the open world and collecting creatures caught the attention of many players, and the arrival of Feybreak brought even more success. From the new island to a Terrariums crossover, Feybreak is a massive update, but when it comes to fresh weapons, one is sadly lacking.

Feybreak increases significantly Palworldan arsenal with an exciting variety of weapons, but the Katana pales in comparison to the others on the list. While many features have been improved in this update PalworldKatana leaves a lot to be desired. The prospect of using a katana in a game setting seemed perfect. Developer Pocketpair Inc. however, it still has work to do to make it a satisfying weapon.

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Palworld's new Katana brings more frustration than excitement

Early feedback on Katana points for needed improvements

The biggest frustration that was expressed Palworld players since the launch of the katana was its limited attack. Instead of being able to hack and slash at will, players can only make a single, albeit powerful, swing. On a Reddit page dedicated to Palworldmany players discussed their disappointment with Katana. Regarding the weapon's attack style, ThePoolGuyAZ wrote, “I feel like the sword let me down.” User TheGameMaster067 replied: “I like having multiple melee weapons, but the one slash attack isn't very nice.” Similar sentiments were shared by a number of players on the post, with many concluding that it was one of the most disappointing weapons to appear in Feybreak.

New weapons added in Palworld's Feybreak update

Katana
Makeshift SMG
A makeshift assault rifle
Makeshift shotgun
Old revolver
SMG
Semi-automatic rifle
Semi-automatic shotgun
Gatling laser gun
Plasma cannon
Compound bow
Advanced bow
Beam sword
Elemental grenades

Obviously, the Feybreak update brings an impressive number of new weapons to help round out the player's arsenal, but ranged weapons like the Advanced Bow were more satisfying than the Katana-type weapons. On Reddit, Exotic-Mushroom even went so far as to call the sword “unusable” because the weapon's mechanics aren't very practical.

Palworld's Katana still has a positive side

Despite the frustration many feel with the weapon, the katana is still quite strong for a sword that is classified as a common item. The Katana deals a lot of damage if the attack is successfully parried, but getting a solid hit with it is easier said than done. It also doesn't add as much weight as a lot of other weapons, so it's useful in that sense. From these fresh weapons to brand new friends, Palworld brought an impressive upgrade to life, but Katana still needs some fine-tuning if it wants to stand out among such powerful features.

After launching Feybreak Palworld hit over 212,000 concurrent players on Steam.

Feybreak marks a new chapter for Palworld

Now that Palworld is almost done with its first year, Feybreak was an effective way for the game to end 2024. This update promises a bright 2025 Palworld as long as he continues to deliver great content with his future upgrades. There's still plenty of room for improvement though, and a more satisfying katana could be a solid start. The melee weapon has the potential to become a fan favorite, but its weird one-slash attack may keep it from having a loyal following.

As the new year continues, it will be exciting to see what lies ahead Palworld. While Katana may be a disappointment to some, there is at least a chance that it could be modified in the future.