What changed in Palworld in 2026

Resolved an issue where an infinite loading screen would occur after defeating the World Tree boss in some cases.

Made adjustments related to processing in order to improve stability when playing with MODs.

Resolved an issue in the final boss battle where a guest’s light could fail to display correctly after respawning if the host defeated the final boss.

Resolved an issue where terrain could fail to display correctly from the host’s perspective if a player was already in The World Tree area when the host transitioned.

Resolved an issue where assigning a player action to the middle mouse button could incorrectly be treated as a conflict, preventing the setting from being applied.

Resolved an issue where the 'Predator Hunter' achievement could fail to unlock even after meeting its requirements.

Resolved an issue where the eye area of the player model could display incorrectly during cutscenes or certain player actions when using specific face types.

Resolved an issue where all players could be disconnected during the Panthalus battle on dedicated servers.

Improved performance by reducing the processing load during gameplay in Sunreach.

Resolved an issue where the Tower Boss 'Victor & Shadowbeak' could disappear after using a teleportation attack during battle.

Resolved an issue where changes unrelated to Controls could still be treated as control setting conflicts when carrying over settings from earlier versions.

Resolved an issue where the game could crash when attempting Japanese text input in fullscreen mode.

Resolved an issue where the damage number displayed when destroying ore while mining could sometimes appear as 0.

Resolved an issue where the icons for two Lifmunk Effigy-related achievements were using outdated versions.

Resolved an issue where the screen could remain faded out if dialogue was interrupted during a fade-out sequence.

Resolved an issue where players could crash during the Panthalus battle on dedicated servers.

Resolved an issue where the screen could remain faded out if dialogue was interrupted during a fade-out sequence.

Resolved an issue where the corresponding achievement could fail to unlock even after obtaining the required Pal Effigies.

Resolved an issue where the Inventory Shortcut option was not displayed in Controls.

Fixed an issue where save data could be unintentionally discarded after certain operations.

Fixed an issue where the burning status could continue after touching a campfire.

A new Mutation mechanic allows breeding to potentially produce stronger Pals.

Dungeons have been adjusted for better layout and lighting.

All Pals have had their stats and abilities rebalanced for improved gameplay.

Palworld exits early access with the official release of version 1.0.

An auto-run function has been added for more comfortable long-distance travel.

Palworld officially enters 1.0 on July 10, 2026, featuring brand-new Pals and uncharted regions.

Seven new small islands and new settlements have been added with unique features.

A new island, Sunreach, has been added, featuring unique environments and new content.

Treasure chests and dungeon rewards have been rebalanced for fairness.

New fast travel points have been implemented to enhance exploration.

Players can now strengthen their Pals through a new Awakening mechanic using Radiant Gems.

The player level cap has been raised from 65 to 80.

The main missions and story flow have been significantly reworked for better coherence.

Wildlife Sanctuaries have been reworked into protected conservation areas with unique environments.

A total of 72 new Pals have been introduced, bringing the total to 287.

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

Pal spawn placements have been reviewed for a more natural feel.

New story-driven sub-missions and NPCs have been introduced throughout the world.

Players should back up save data, delete old MOD files, verify game files, and ensure the game launches correctly before updating.

Players are advised to manually delete old MOD files to prevent crashes and corrupted save data after the 1.0 update.

Old MODs may cause crashes, corrupted save data, and progression issues in quests or events after the 1.0 update.

A new threat is hinted at in the cinematic trailer.

The trailer features new Pals and new areas to explore.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Other minor bugs fixes.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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