Forget about guns, this Pal has other problems.
Living in the reality of Palworld is hard enough for the game’s Pokémon-like critters, with players able to force their ‘Pals’ into menial factory jobs and/or gun-based violence – but one particular creature seems to be hating it more than the rest.
Allow us to introduce Depresso.
A blue and purple creature with an unimpressed facial expression, Depresso has already won the hearts and minds of Palworld’s fans.
With millions of people having already tried Palworld, chances are that Depresso could become the breakout star of this surprise viral hit game.
“It has few friends because of the perpetually grouchy look on its face,” reads the official Paldeck entry for Depresso, “but it is in fact kindhearted. Some have seen it feeding Vixy who have strayed from their pack.”
Fans react to Depresso in Palworld
Depresso’s facial expression is so permanently grumpy that players have taken to capturing moments like this and sharing them online:
Alpha Depresso stuck on mining duty is a mood #Palworld pic.twitter.com/7BoCVczYu8
— Seventhson (@xSeventhSonx) January 20, 2024
We’ve all felt like that on a Monday morning, right?
Never in my life have I found a more relatable spirit animal in Depresso.#Palworld pic.twitter.com/RXZ5V56fcH
— Darius (@Nemesis_D_Type) January 22, 2024
Even major outlets like GamesRadar have been getting in on the fun…
Depresso from Palworld is my spirit animal pic.twitter.com/NsPgdJjBAE
— GamesRadar+ (@GamesRadar) January 22, 2024
And did you know that you can also get a large Depresso?
Giant depresso, my beloved. pic.twitter.com/FrdDfI1UzT
— Edwin Matthews (@EdwinCMatt) January 23, 2024
One commenter on Reddit asked, “How do I make my Depresso happy? Built the hot tub, make sure he’s fed, and he keeps complaining about ‘working conditions’ so much that I’m ready to call in the Pinkerton pals.”
Depresso certainly seems to dislike working, even though he does have the ability to help with Mining, Handiwork and Transporting jobs around your base.
One thing we know it likes? Caffeine! Its partner skill is described like so: “Caffeine Inoculation – When activated, Depresso drinks a massive amount of energy drinks, causing its movement speed to increase.”
Where and how to catch Depresso in Palworld
If you’ve seen enough to know that you need Depresso in your party, you’ll probably be wondering how and where to catch Depresso in Palworld.
Luckily, Depresso can be found fairly near the opening location of the game, with the video below showing you exactly where to go.
You’ll find a Depresso just a little ways north-west of the Plateau of Beginnings.
It looks like nighttime is a good time to find them, and they are quite low-levelled, which means that catching one shouldn’t be too tricky.
Just remember to stock up on Pal Spheres before you head down there. You might be able to just use your pickaxe to whittle down their health, or you might need to send out a Pal of your own to even the odds.
Either way, Depresso should be yours in no time!
Read more on Palworld:
- Palworld starters — best early game Pals
- Palworld breeding explained — how to breed
- Palworld PC requirements — can you run it?
- Will Palworld come to PS4 and Switch? Platforms explained
- Palworld server status — how to check
- Palworld multiplayer explained — is it crossplay?
- Palworld achievements — the full list
- Palworld reviews — our round-up
- Is Palworld on Game Pass? Key details
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