Two years after taking the gaming world by storm, Palworld 1.0 is finally about to arrive! To mark the massive occasion, here we'll countdown to the Palworld 1.0 release time as we cover all the latest news about the update, including its reported 27-page patch notes, dozens of new pals, price changes, and more!

Palworld 1.0 Release Time & Date

Palworld 1.0 will release on Thursday, July 9th, 2026 at 11:30 pm EDT. Once live, you'll be able to host a Palworld 1.0 server straight away with BisectHosting!

Palworld 1.0 Countdown: All the Latest News

While there is still plenty to learn about Palworld 1.0, especially as we still don't have the massive 27-page patch notes just yet, here we'll cover all the latest news about the update as it arrives. Stay tuned to be fully up to date with the Version 1.0 launch!

Palworld 1.0 Patch Notes Revealed As Update Goes Live!

The Palworld 1.0 update has officially arrived, and with it, a massive list of new additions and changes in its patch notes - which you can find here. These patch notes were originally 27 pages long, so there's plenty to dive into!

New Palworld 1.0 Launch Trailer Released

Palworld 1.0 has a new launch trailer, and it's not one you'll want to miss! Within it, we see all kinds of glimpses at the game's new pals in action as well as new areas to explore! Check it out in full below.

Palworld 1.0 Patch Notes Break Steam's Post Limit

For anyone thinking Palworld 1.0 might not change or introduce much, the update's massive patch notes reportedly clock in at over 10,500 words and 66,000 characters, blowing Steam's post limit of 32,000 characters out of the water! Given the size of the patch notes, the team has had to make some adjustments to how they're presented on Steam, and the devs have landed on a workaround. While we don't have the official notes yet, there's plenty to be excited about for when they arrive!

PocketPair Decides Against Raising Price With Launch of 1.0 Update

While previous plans for Palworld 1.0 were to increase the game's price following its official launch from early access, PocketPair has decided against raising the price as a token of thanks to its dedicated fans. "We are incredibly proud of how far Palworld has come. Thanks to the amazing support of our players, it has become a success beyond our wildest dreams. As a small way of saying thank you, we'll be keeping the price at $29.99."