As I boot up my gaming rig for another session of Palworld in early 2025, I can't help but reflect on how much this game has evolved since its controversial launch last year. The recent Feybreak expansion that dropped in December 2023 completely transformed the gameplay experience, and I'm still discovering new mechanics even after countless hours exploring the massive new island.

When I first spotted those mysterious cylindrical vats in the pre-release trailer, I was immediately intrigued. Like many in the Discord community, I spent weeks theorizing about their purpose. Were they some kind of stasis chambers? Pal enhancement pods? The speculation was half the fun.

The Clone Chambers: A Game-Changer

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Turns out, those strange fluid-filled structures were indeed Pal cloning facilities—something I suspected but couldn't confirm until release day. The first time I successfully cloned my favorite Cattiva (affectionately named 'Whiskers'), I felt both amazed and slightly unsettled. The cloning process involves extracting genetic material from an existing Pal and creating an identical copy, stats and all.

What fascinates me most is how Pocketpair implemented this feature with just enough uniqueness to differentiate it from Pokémon's Mewtwo storyline. Instead of simply copying the sci-fi cloning trope, they've added interesting ethical dilemmas and gameplay consequences:

  • Cloned Pals occasionally develop unique mutations

  • There's a small chance of clone degradation with each generation

  • Your base's "ethics rating