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Pocketpair Teases Palworld 1.0 in Anniversary Video, Sets 2026 Release Plan

The studio stresses a transparency-first approach, pledging full commitment to its biggest update yet.

Overview

  • Pocketpair marked Palworld’s second anniversary with a teaser that previews new creatures, including a massive whale-like figure approaching a glowing tree.
  • Palworld 1.0 is in active development for release later in 2026 with no specific date announced, and the team calls it the game’s “biggest update ever.”
  • CEO Takuro Mizobe says the developers are fully committed to development and will work to meet player expectations.
  • Pocketpair highlights transparency and community feedback as guiding principles for updates and notes a small but persistent group of critics.
  • An official Palworld trading card game with Bushiroad is confirmed for July 30, 2026, designed as a two-player competitive release.