Palworld is almost here – the release of version 1.0 is just around the corner. The developers have prepared a lot for you, and if you want to know what you can expect, we will show you in our overview all the important information about the upcoming update.
I can already play Palworld, so what is 1.0? If you have already played Palworld and are now wondering what update 1.0 is all about, you can rejoice. The game with Pocketpair’s monster companions will soon leave Early Access and will bring a lot of new content.
Yes, despite the many contents and countless hours of gameplay you have spent fighting through Palworld, the game was in Early Access. It was neither polished nor did it have all the contents that the developers desired for the full release.
But this is about to change with the upcoming update. Many do not know what to look forward to and whether a return is worthwhile. You will learn all this and more here.
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Palworld 1.0: Release – When does it start?
When is 1.0’s release? The release for 1.0 has been set for July 10, 2026.
If I played Palworld in Early Access, will I get the update for free? Yes, you do not have to pay an extra fee for the new content if you already own the game. Only the update on your platform needs to be downloaded, and that is free.
Will the price of Palworld increase after 1.0? That is very likely. According to the FAQ on Steam, it states that the price could increase shortly before or after the official release. So if you want to quickly buy a strong game at a “good” price, you should definitely grab it before the release of 1.0. Currently, the game’s price on the respective platforms is as follows:
- Steam: 28.99 €
- Xbox Store: 29.99 € (“free” through Game Pass Premium)
- PlayStation Store: 28.99 €
Palworld 1.0: Information about the roadmap and all new features at a glance
Is there a clear roadmap? There is no roadmap where you can immediately see all the updates. Through the last trailer shown at the Summer Game Fest, many fans got a brief insight into the upcoming content. Additionally, Community Manager John “Bucky” Buckley has also shared details on X about what you can expect soon.
What new features does 1.0 bring? The developers have really put in the effort and created new content that is supposed to draw you back into the game. These include:
- New pals will be introduced that you can capture
- There will be no evolutions like those seen in Pokémon – the developers have denied this
- New regions, including access to the World Tree.
- The tree that all players have seen from afar for months will soon be reachable and explored. A new massive island with new places is supposed to be implemented in Palworld.
- The story and progression system has been adjusted
- A story will now be implemented that lets you dive deeper into the world of pals. In addition, the speed in the early and mid-game is supposed to be adjusted. This should make the gaming experience feel smoother and more fulfilling.
- Many “quality of life” adjustments
- The team has worked on the servers and the general connection. The notorious rubberbanding issue should no longer be so persistent thanks to optimized solutions. Additional adjustments have also been made, but those are not yet known.
Palworld 1.0: Information for returning players
Is there a server wipe, and will I lose my save file after 1.0? No! You will still be able to keep your save file. This includes your progress and the bases you have built. There will be no server wipe. However, the developers still recommend creating a new save file simply for the gaming experience and because of the new features, so you can better experience all the content.
I want to buy Palworld on Steam, but I played through Game Pass before – is there a way to transfer my save game to Steam? Yes, there is, but it’s a bit complicated. The easiest way is to use the XGP-save-extractor on GitHub. This is a Python script that you can run. It will then generate many zip files with saved games that it supports, including Palworld, after a short search through your Xbox directory. To do this, you proceed as follows:
- Activate the .exe file of XGP-save-extractor and let the process run.
- Now search in your directory where you downloaded the extractor for the files you need – in this case, a .zip file of Palworld.
- Now go to Steam and add this to the folder where your world is located
- You should log into Palworld first so that Steam can create the folder directory.
Now you should have your old world of Palworld, which was previously only on the Xbox Cloud. You can continue where you once left off.
Those were all the important infos you should currently know about Palworld 1.0. There is still no detailed information about the upcoming changes. If that changes, we will update our overview. Are you excited about the update, or has Palworld finished for you? Feel free to let us know! More about Palworld can be found here: Palworld introduces a new pal, igniting the discussion about “this particular player group”
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