Palworld

Palworld

Pocketpair

early accessReleased Jan 18, 2024steam

Fight, farm, build and work alongside mysterious creatures called "Pals" in this completely new multiplayer, open world survival and crafting game!

Year 3

Jan 18, 2026 - Jun 15, 2026

29 changes

Cinematic Trailer Revealed on June 5, 2026, marked a significant highlight, introducing the World Tree, new Pals, and an ominous new threat. This update not only showcased fresh content but also brought a Debug Mod for mod developers, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

  • New Areas & Threats: The cinematic trailer revealed the World Tree, new Pals, and hinted at a new threat, expanding the game's lore and exploration opportunities.
  • Balance Changes:
    • Blueprints in Chests Usable for Crafting: Players can now use blueprints stored in chests for crafting as of April 6, 2026.
    • Melee Weapons Adjustments: On January 21, 2026, melee weapons received a recovery time reduction and increased attack range, enhancing combat efficiency.
    • Rarity Variations for Weapons: Different rarity levels were introduced for melee weapons, including swords and katanas, starting February 16, 2026.
    • PvP Raid Log Adjustments: The on-screen raid log now remains visible during player base attacks since January 21, 2026.
    • Summoning Altar Preservation: The Summoning Altar will no longer be destroyed at the end of raids from January 21, 2026.

Year 2

Jan 18, 2025 - Jan 18, 2026

228 changes

Palworld: Tides of Terraria DLC launched on June 25, 2025, bringing a significant collaboration with Terraria that introduced new Pals, islands, and equipment. Players also faced the formidable Moon Lord Raid Boss, adding a major challenge to the game. The Home Sweet Home Update arrived in December, featuring base customization options and Steam Workshop integration for modding.

  • Major Content Drops:
    • Tides of Terraria DLC launched on June 25, 2025, introducing new Pals, islands, and equipment from Terraria.
    • Home Sweet Home Update on December 17, 2025, added base customization features and Steam Workshop support for mods.
  • New Content:
    • Moon Lord Raid Boss introduced on June 25, 2025, serving as a new cooperative challenge.
    • New Weapons and Armor from the ULTRAKILL collaboration, including unique mechanics, launched on December 17, 2025.
    • Three New Islands added in the Tides of Terraria update: Tropical Islands, Iceberg Island, and Shipwreck Island.
  • New Systems / Mechanics:
    • Steam Workshop Integration enabled modding support on December 17, 2025.
    • Global Palbox implemented on March 19, 2025, allowed players to transfer Pals between worlds.
    • Crossplay was introduced, enabling multiplayer across all platforms.
  • Balance & Gameplay:
    • Melee Combat Improvements on December 17, 2025, enhanced gameplay with new combo mechanics.
    • Reworked Random Pal Mode fixed enemy scaling on February 20, 2025, adjusting wild Pal levels.
  • Seasonal Events:
    • Halloween Mission added on October 23, 2025, featuring Zoe's Halloween costume and rewards.
    • Spring Festival Skins were released on January 24, 2025, providing festive cosmetic options.

Year 1

Jan 18, 2024 - Jan 18, 2025

319 changes

Palworld launched into early access on January 19, 2024, marking a significant milestone for the game. The first major update, Sakurajima Update, introduced a new island and numerous features, while the Feybreak DLC, announced for December 23, 2024, promised even more content, including new Pals and challenges.

  • Major Content Drops:
    • Sakurajima Update launched on June 27, 2024, featuring the new island and new Pals, along with an expanded gameplay experience.
    • Palworld: Feybreak DLC was announced for December 23, 2024, adding a mysterious island and a new species of Pals.
  • New Content:
    • New Islands: Sakurajima and Feybreak introduced new environments and gameplay challenges.
    • New Game Modes: A Hardcore Mode was added, where player and Pal deaths are permanent.
    • New Raids: Players could now take on the Xenolord, a dark mechanical dragon, and the Blazamut Ryu, the strongest Dragon Pal.
    • New Strongholds: The Attack Chopper, a large oil rig, was added as a new stronghold with unique challenges.
  • New Systems / Mechanics:
    • A Research Mechanic was implemented, allowing players to unlock permanent passives and rewards.
    • Expeditions Mechanic enabled players to send Pals on missions to gather supplies.
  • Balance & Gameplay:
    • Adjustments were made to the Xenolord raid difficulty and Pal attack damage, correcting previous issues that affected gameplay.
    • The player level cap was raised to 60, along with new technologies.
  • Seasonal Events:
    • The Twitch Summer Drops Fest allowed players to earn exclusive Pal skins by watching streams.