{"id":44344,"date":"2024-01-23T13:36:26","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T12:36:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1965525"},"modified":"2024-01-23T13:57:14","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T12:57:14","slug":"palworld-fans-embrace-depresso-the-frowning-pal-that-hates-to-work","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/palworld-fans-embrace-depresso-the-frowning-pal-that-hates-to-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Palworld fans embrace Depresso, the frowning Pal that hates to work"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"> Forget about guns, this Pal has other problems. <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Rob Leane\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Tuesday, 23 January 2024 at 12:32 PM<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body> <p>Living in the reality of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/palworld-release-date\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Palworld<\/a> is hard enough for the game\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon-like critters, with players able to force their \u2018Pals\u2019 into menial factory jobs and\/or gun-based violence \u2013 but one particular creature seems to be hating it more than the rest.<\/p>\n<p>Allow us to introduce Depresso.<\/p>\n<p>A blue and purple creature with an unimpressed facial expression, Depresso has already won the hearts and minds of Palworld\u2019s fans.<\/p>\n<p>With millions of people having already tried Palworld, chances are that Depresso could become the breakout star of this surprise viral hit game.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt has few friends because of the perpetually grouchy look on its face,\u201d reads the official Paldeck entry for Depresso, \u201cbut it is in fact kindhearted. Some have seen it feeding Vixy who have strayed from their pack.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Fans react to Depresso in Palworld<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Depresso\u2019s facial expression is so permanently grumpy that players have taken to capturing moments like this and sharing them online:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Alpha Depresso stuck on mining duty is a mood <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Palworld?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Palworld<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7BoCVczYu8\">pic.twitter.com\/7BoCVczYu8<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Seventhson (@xSeventhSonx) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/xSeventhSonx\/status\/1748563902487552080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 20, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"\/>\n<p>We\u2019ve all felt like that on a Monday morning, right?<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Never in my life have I found a more relatable spirit animal in Depresso.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Palworld?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Palworld<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RXZ5V56fcH\">pic.twitter.com\/RXZ5V56fcH<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Darius (@Nemesis_D_Type) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Nemesis_D_Type\/status\/1749379407532183581?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 22, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"\/>\n<p>Even major outlets like GamesRadar have been getting in on the fun\u2026<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Depresso from Palworld is my spirit animal <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NsPgdJjBAE\">pic.twitter.com\/NsPgdJjBAE<\/a><\/p>\u2014 GamesRadar+ (@GamesRadar) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GamesRadar\/status\/1749430486923964671?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 22, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"\/>\n<p>And did you know that you can also get a large Depresso?<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Giant depresso, my beloved. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FrdDfI1UzT\">pic.twitter.com\/FrdDfI1UzT<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Edwin Matthews (@EdwinCMatt) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EdwinCMatt\/status\/1749662738924663209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 23, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"\/>\n<p>One commenter on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Palworld\/comments\/19c6a78\/depresso_mining_is_definitely_my_favourite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reddit<\/a> asked, \u201cHow do I make my Depresso happy? Built the hot tub, make sure he\u2019s fed, and he keeps complaining about \u2018working conditions\u2019 so much that I\u2019m ready to call in the Pinkerton pals.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Depresso certainly seems to dislike working, even though he does have the ability to help with Mining, Handiwork and Transporting jobs around your base.<\/p>\n<p>One thing we know it likes? Caffeine! Its partner skill is described like so: \u201cCaffeine Inoculation \u2013 When activated, Depresso drinks a massive amount of energy drinks, causing its movement speed to increase.\u201d<\/p> <h2><strong>Where and how to catch Depresso in Palworld<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve seen enough to know that you\u00a0<em>need\u00a0<\/em>Depresso in your party, you\u2019ll probably be wondering how and where to catch Depresso in Palworld.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, Depresso can be found fairly near the opening location of the game, with the video below showing you exactly where to go.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll find a Depresso just a little ways <strong>north-west of the Plateau of Beginnings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<iframe title=\"Where To Catch Depresso (Location, Stats &amp; Habitat) Palworld\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7rhXyE9FXY8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\/>\n<p>It looks like nighttime is a good time to find them, and they are quite low-levelled, which means that catching one shouldn\u2019t be too tricky.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Either way, Depresso should be yours in no time!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more on Palworld:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/palworld-best-starters-pals-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Palworld starters<\/a> \u2014 best early game Pals<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/palworld-breeding-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Palworld breeding explained<\/a> \u2014 how to breed<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/palworld-pc-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Palworld PC requirements<\/a> \u2014 can you run it?<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/palworld-platforms-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Will Palworld come to PS4 and Switch?<\/a> Platforms explained<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/palworld-server-status\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Palworld server status<\/a> \u2014 how to check<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/palword-multiplayer-crossplay-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Palworld multiplayer explained<\/a> \u2014 is it crossplay?<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/palworld-achievements-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Palworld achievements<\/a> \u2014 the full list<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/palworld-reviews-round-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Palworld reviews<\/a> \u2014 our round-up<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/palworld-release-date\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Is Palworld on Game Pass?<\/a> Key details<\/li>\n<\/ul> <div class=\"brightcove embed\"> <div class=\"embed__intrinsic\"> <div class=\"brightcove__player vjs-playlist-player-container\"> <video data-video-id=\"6342585545112\" data-account=\"69912529001\" data-player=\"ByeOf0VZEl\" data-embed=\"default\" data-application-id=\"\" controls=\"\" class=\"video-js\"> <\/video> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<script src=\"\/\/players.brightcove.net\/69912529001\/ByeOf0VZEl_default\/index.min.js\"\/> <p><strong>Listen to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/one-more-life-podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">One More Life podcast<\/a> and subscribe to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/gaming-newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gaming newsletter<\/a> for all the latest intel.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking for something to watch? 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