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Palworld Turns Two With 1.0 Tease for 2026, Billed as Biggest Update Yet

The developer emphasizes transparent communication to manage expectations.

Overview

  • Pocketpair marked the second anniversary with a video confirming Palworld 1.0 is in development for release later this year and describing it as the studio’s biggest update ever.
  • The teaser showed concept art for new creatures, capped by a reveal of a massive whale-like Pal soaring toward a glowing tree.
  • CEO Takuro Mizobe said the team is fully committed to development and pledged to do everything possible to meet player expectations.
  • Head of publishing John “Bucky” Buckley credited transparency and player feedback for guiding recent updates while acknowledging a vocal group of persistent critics.
  • Pocketpair also confirmed an official trading card game with Bushiroad scheduled for July 30 as a two-player competitive release.