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From the developer of the survival action-adventure title Craftopia comes a game that lets its players tame wild creatures and fight with them. Sounds familiar? Although similar to other monster-hunting titles, Palworld lets you and your companions use guns! Here, we'll cover the official Palworld release date and time as the game approaches early access, where you can join in on the wholesome yet reasonably chaotic fun.

Palworld: An Overview

Palworld is an upcoming monster-collecting and taming RPG. It also has survival and sandbox mechanics and separates itself from similar titles with the ability to poach, befriend, tame, attack, or employ its various creatures called "Pals". Dive into the world to domesticate these Pals as they roam the game’s wild open world. Fight, farm, and build factories with your Pals. Mounting some Pals is also possible, allowing you to traverse lands, seas, and skies. Will you befriend Pals or become their worst enemy? The choice is yours as you survive and thrive in Palworld’s unforgiving wilderness.

Palworld Release Date & Time

Palworld launches on Steam and Xbox Game Pass on Friday, January 19, 2024 as an Early Access title. The official Palworld release time breaks down to the following in different time zones:

• 1/19: 12 am PST
• 1/19: 3 am EST
• 1/19: 8 am GMT

At the time of writing, the game will only launch on PC and Xbox. The developers haven’t announced an official release date for a console release (if any) other than its Xbox versions. Here are some content and features to expect from the Early Access release of Palworld:

• Frequent updates that may contain additional Pals
• No PVP support, but it might be a feature in a future update
• No crossplay between the game’s Xbox and Steam versions, yet
• Offline or online multiplayer game modes
• Online multiplayer supports up to four players in one world
• PC controller support

Additionally, Palworld mod support won’t be available at launch. However, the developers mentioned that they plan to add this feature sometime after its release date. Don’t forget to check out the Palworld Release Date Announcement Trailer here.

What are the System Requirements for Palworld Early Access?

Palworld is a fairly graphics-intensive game, which may make it difficult for some low-end PCs to run the game properly. According to its official Steam page, the game’s minimum and recommended system requirements are as follows:

Minimum Requirements

• OS: Windows 10 or later (64-bit)
• Processor: i5-3570K 3.4 GHz 4 Core
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB)DirectX: Version 11
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
• Storage: 40 GB available space
• Additional Notes: An Internet connection is required for multiplayer. SSD required.

Recommended Requirements

• OS: Windows 10 or later (64-bit)
• Processor: i9-9900K 3.6 GHz 8 Core
• Memory: 32 GB RAM
• Graphics: GeForce RTX 2070
• DirectX: Version 11
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
• Storage: 40 GB available space
• Additional Notes: An Internet connection is required for multiplayer. SSD required.

Be sure to check out our blog for more updates on Palworld!