Palworld developer confirms when the version 1.0 update will go live
Palworld, the creature-collecting survival hybrid that became one of 2024’s biggest games, officially launches out of Early Access this Friday, July 10th. Developer Pocketpair has announced the 1.0 update will go live at approximately 12:30pm Japan time, though the studio emphasized this is not an exact release time and players should expect some potential variance.
The long-anticipated graduation from Early Access marks a major milestone for the game, which has drawn millions of players with its Pokemon-like creature mechanics combined with survival gameplay. While the July 10th date has been known for about a month, today’s announcement finally provided a concrete release window after Pocketpair previously kept the specific timing uncertain.
Pocketpair has also addressed concerns from existing players regarding save data during the 1.0 transition. While the developer confirmed that players do not technically need to wipe their save data to play the updated version, the studio is officially recommending that players seriously consider doing so. This guidance suggests the 1.0 update includes significant changes to the save system or game data structure that would benefit from a fresh start, though full technical details remain unclear.
The full launch arrives during a notably quiet period for major game releases in July, positioning Palworld to capture player attention as it completes its transition from successful Early Access phase to official release.