Palworld 1.0 is finally here with global release times, new content, and major gameplay improvements.
Key Highlights
- Global launch begins.
- World Tree unlocked.
- New Pals added.
- Saves remain compatible.
About the Game
After more than two years in Early Access, Palworld is finally reaching a major milestone. Developer Pocketpair has officially confirmed that Palworld Version 1.0 launches worldwide on July 10, 2026, bringing the survival game into its full release. The update introduces the long-awaited World Tree region, new Pals, gameplay improvements, quality-of-life upgrades, and much more.
If you have been waiting to jump into Palworld or return after months away, here is everything you need to know about the game's official 1.0 launch.
Palworld 1.0 Release Time Around the World
Pocketpair has announced a simultaneous global launch for Version 1.0. While the date is July 10 in many regions, some countries in North and South America will receive the update late on July 9 because of time zone differences.
Here are the confirmed launch times:
Region - Release Time
Japan (JST) - July 10, 12:30 PM
India (IST) - July 10, 9:00 AM
UTC - July 10, 3:30 AM
United Kingdom (BST) - July 10, 4:30 AM
Central Europe (CEST) - July 10, 5:30 AM
US East (EDT) - July 9, 11:30 PM
US Central (CDT) - July 9, 10:30 PM
US Mountain (MDT) - July 9, 9:30 PM
US West (PDT) - July 9, 8:30 PM.
Palworld 1.0 Update: What’s Fresh and Different?
The full release is much more than a standard update. Pocketpair has added a large amount of fresh content while improving many existing systems.
Players can look forward to:
- The new World Tree area opening for exploration.
- New Pals to discover, capture, and use in battle.
- Additional bosses and dungeons.
- Expanded exploration across new regions.
- Better base-building features and management tools.
- Gameplay balancing and performance improvements.
- Several quality-of-life updates designed to make the overall experience smoother.
These additions make Version 1.0 the biggest content update since the game first entered Early Access in January 2024.
Existing Saves Will Continue to Work
One of the biggest questions before launch has been whether players would lose their progress.
Pocketpair has assured players that their current save files will continue to work seamlessly with Version 1.0. That means players can continue using their current worlds, bases, and collected Pals without starting over.
However, the developer also mentioned that beginning a new save is recommended for players who want to experience the complete progression and explore all of the new content from the beginning.
Platforms and Price Remain the Same
Palworld Version 1.0 launches simultaneously on multiple platforms, including:
- PC (Steam)
- Xbox Series X|S
- Xbox One
- Xbox Game Pass
- PlayStation 5
- macOS
Pocketpair has also confirmed that the game's price will remain US$29.99 even after leaving Early Access. While many games increase in price after a full release, the studio decided to keep the current price as a thank-you to its community after reaching more than 40 million players worldwide.
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A Major Milestone for Palworld
Palworld has grown into one of the most successful survival games since its Early Access debut. The official 1.0 launch marks the start of a new chapter, offering a larger world, more creatures to collect, improved gameplay systems, and a polished experience for both new and returning players.
With its worldwide launch now underway, fans across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Game Pass, and macOS can finally explore everything that the complete version has to offer.