What changed in Palworld in 2026

30 updates · 2 main milestones · Jan 21, 2026 to Jul 10, 2026

  1. 1 event
    Palworld 1.0 Release Date Announcednew contentMilestone

    Palworld officially exits Early Access and releases Version 1.0 on July 10th.

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  2. 4 events
    Ominous New Threat Introducednew content

    A new threat is hinted at in the cinematic trailer.

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    Introduction of New Pals and Areasnew content

    The trailer features new Pals and new areas to explore.

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    World Tree Revealednew content

    The long-awaited World Tree is showcased in the trailer.

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    Cinematic Trailer Revealednew contentMilestone

    First-ever cinematic trailer showcases new Pals, new areas, and the World Tree.

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  3. 2 events
    Fixed Floating Structures Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where using non-foundation structures such as pillars would cause roofs and other structures to float in mid-air.

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    Blueprints in Chests Usable for Craftingbalance change

    Blueprints stored in chests at the base can now actually be used in crafting.

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  4. 7 events
    Fixed mod compatibility issue on Wine/Protonbug fix

    Fixed an issue where some mods would not work properly on Wine/Proton.

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    Added Debug Mod for mod developmentnew content

    Introduced a Debug Mod that allows constant updates for mod development.

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    Added rarity variations for melee weaponsbalance change

    Introduced different rarity levels for swords, katanas, beam swords, and Lily's Spear.

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    Fixed misaligned display for Japanese-style buildingsbug fix

    Resolved an issue where the display would appear misaligned when placing Japanese-style buildings in certain placements.

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    Fixed stuck raid bosses issuebug fix

    Resolved an issue where some raid bosses would appear stuck underground in the raid battlefield and still be able to attack.

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    Other minor bug fixesbug fix
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    Fixed Pal Boxes placement issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where Pal Boxes could be placed on top of some buildings under certain conditions.

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  5. 16 events
    Wall Signs Placement Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where Wall Signs would be placed embedded into certain buildings when constructed on them.

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    Pals Freezing in Combat Fixbug fix

    Fixed an issue where working Pals would sometimes freeze in combat mode during raid boss battles and not engage in combat.

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    Player Death on Water Fixbug fix

    Fixed an issue where players would die while on water after leaving a dungeon and before landing, causing their inventory and Pals to be dropped back into the dungeon.

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    Building Materials Graphics Fixbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the graphics of some building materials and equipment would not be rendered correctly.

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    Hartalis Sacred Barrier Fixbug fix

    Fixed an issue where Hartalis 'Sacred Barrier' was not properly blocking the Oil Rig's anti-aircraft laser.

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    Mod Management Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where mods would still function when enabled in their individual settings even when 'Allow Mod Use' was turned off.

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    Achievement Unlock Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the achievement 'Alpha Pal Slayer' would not be unlocked correctly.

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    Minor Bugs Fixedbug fix

    Other minor bugs fixes.

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    Background Music and Sound Effects Fixbug fix

    Fixed an issue where some background music and sound effects would continue to play or would play in the wrong place.

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    Attack Notification Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where attack notifications would not appear when another player approached your base while riding a Pal in PvP.

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    PvP Raid Log Display Adjustmentbalance change

    The on-screen raid log will now continue to be displayed while your base is under attack from other players.

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    Melee Weapons Recovery Time Reductionbalance change

    Reduce the recovery time between swings for melee weapons (Swords, Katana, Beam Swords).

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    Pal Essence Condenser Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where Pals consumed in a Pal Essence Condenser would disappear after a short time had passed since being restored from the Global Pal Box.

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    Raid Boss Reward Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where Life Fruit, Power Fruit and Stout Fruit would not be rewarded when clearing the Hartalis raid boss on 'Extreme' difficulty.

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    Melee Weapons Attack Range Increasebalance change

    Increased the attack range of melee weapons (Swords, Katana, Beam Swords).

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    Summoning Altar Preservationbalance change

    The Summoning Altar at your base will no longer be destroyed at the end of the raids inside the raid area.

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