Pocketpair officially launched Palworld 1.0 on July 10, 2026, closing out the long Early Access run the game had been in since its explosive debut in early 2024.

A launch with a bit of a surprise

The studio itself had teased on Discord that it expected to flip the switch on 1.0 around 12:30 PM Japan time, but the update actually went live an hour and a half earlier than planned, catching part of the community off guard as they waited for the announced moment.

From Early Access to full release

Palworld blends survival, base-building, and creature-catching in an open world, a mix that made it hugely popular right out of the gate. Version 1.0 caps off that journey, with the game's content and systems reworked after months of updates shaped by player feedback during Early Access.