
Palworld
Pocketpair
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
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
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
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.