Palworld, Sets 2026 Full Release Date
The record-breaking survival game has a official timeline for its full release. Developer Pocketpair has announced that the game, which took the internet by storm with its “Pokémon with guns” premise, will officially exit Early Access and launch its complete Version 1.0 in 2026.

Since its explosive Early Access debut in January 2024, It has been a massive success, albeit one accompanied by controversy and acknowledged technical quirks. In a new update, the studio confirmed it is planning a “massive amount of content” for the 1.0 milestone, alongside “some surprises” for the remainder of 2025.
The developer is being candid about the work ahead. communications director John ‘Bucky’ Buckley stated that beyond new content, a significant “cleanup” is needed to address the game’s well-known “quirks and jank” before it can be considered a finished product. This process is set to begin later this year.
📢About Palworld Ver. 1.0
— Palworld (@Palworld_EN) September 16, 2025
Hello everyone.
Palworld will officially release (Ver. 1.0) in 2026.
We are currently developing a massive amount of content for this milestone, and also planning some surprises for the rest of 2025.
Please watch the video below for more details: pic.twitter.com/rpP5gmLtjs
The path to a full release isn’t without potential hurdles. The announcement comes as Pocketpair remains embroiled in an ongoing lawsuit with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company over allegations of patent infringement and design plagiarism. The legal battle, which began in September 2024, has yet to reach a resolution and could potentially impact the game’s development roadmap or availability on certain platforms, notably a potential Nintendo Switch 2 version.
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Despite the controversy, It has maintained a dedicated player base eager to see how the game evolves. The commitment to a 2026 release window sets a clear goal for the developers and gives players a light at the end of the Early Access tunnel.