After more than two years in Early Access, Palworld is finally ready for its full 1.0 release. The update arrives on July 10, 2026, bringing a massive overhaul to the creature-collecting survival game. Here’s everything you need to know about when you can play, what’s new, and whether you should start fresh.
Palworld 1.0 Release Time
Developer Pocketpair has confirmed that the 1.0 update will go live at approximately 12:30 PM JST (Japan Standard Time) on July 10. It’s worth noting that this is an estimated time, not an exact guarantee.
Here’s when that translates to your time zone:
| Location | Time Zone | Release Time |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | PT (UTC-7) | July 9, 8:30 PM |
| Mexico City | CT (UTC-6) | July 9, 9:30 PM |
| Chicago | CDT (UTC-5) | July 9, 10:30 PM |
| New York | ET (UTC-4) | July 9, 11:30 PM |
| São Paulo | BRT (UTC-3) | July 10, 12:30 AM |
| London | BST (UTC+1) | July 10, 4:30 AM |
| Paris | CEST (UTC+2) | July 10, 5:30 AM |
| Moscow | MSK (UTC+3) | July 10, 6:30 AM |
| Dubai | GST (UTC+4) | July 10, 7:30 AM |
| New Delhi | IST (UTC+5:30) | July 10, 9:00 AM |
| Singapore | SGT (UTC+8) | July 10, 11:30 AM |
| Tokyo | JST (UTC+9) | July 10, 12:30 PM |
| Sydney | AEST (UTC+10) | July 10, 1:30 PM |
| Auckland | NZST (UTC+12) | July 10, 3:30 PM |
For North American players, the update drops on the evening of July 9, while most other regions will see it on the morning of July 10.
What’s New in Palworld 1.0
The 1.0 update is a monumental shift for Palworld. Pocketpair has confirmed that the patch notes span a staggering 27 pages. Key additions include:
- The World Tree – the mysterious landmark finally becomes accessible
- New Pals and new areas to explore
- New threats and story content
- A complete overhaul of mechanics and progression systems
- Full PvP mode and expanded multiplayer
The developer has described the update as a “massive overhaul” compared to the Early Access version, recommending that players start a new game to experience all the changes.
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Should You Delete Your Save?
Pocketpair has confirmed that existing saves will not be wiped – you can continue your current playthrough if you wish. However, the developer strongly recommends starting fresh.
“Due to the large number of changes to the game, including overhauls to mechanics and new content, we believe that starting a new character will give you the best experience of Palworld!” – John “Bucky” Buckley, Pocketpair Communications Director
The choice is yours, but with so many fundamental changes across the entire game, a fresh start is the best way to experience Palworld as it was always meant to be.
Palworld 1.0 launches on July 10, 2026 on PC (Steam & Microsoft Store), PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Xbox Game Pass.