‘Palworld 1.0’ Is Putting Up Enormous Steam Player Numbers At Launch
Pocketpair says the free update adds 72 new Pals, a reworked story and major combat changes as Steam concurrency nears 500,000.
- On Friday, July 10, 2026, developer Pocketpair officially launched Palworld 1.0, ending 2.5 years of Early Access with the World Tree region and Sky Islands now accessible.
- Following its initial viral success, Palworld reached 2.1 million concurrent players on Steam, the third-highest of all-time on the platform, and maintained a healthy playerbase for 2.5 years.
- This update introduces 72 new Pals, including 47 brand-new creatures and 25 variants, plus 13 new weapons like the Tactical Grenade Launcher and Plasma Rifle, alongside a level 80 cap.
- Despite the massive expansion, Pocketpair maintained the price at $20, while launch-day player numbers surged toward 500,000 concurrent users on Steam.
- Ongoing legal friction with Nintendo over "patented" mechanics continues to shape development, while the new World Tree storyline concludes the central mystery of Palpagos Island.
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Palworld Surges Back Up Steam Charts with Massive 1.0 Update Packed With New Pals, Mechanics, & More
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Palworld 1.0 patch notes: All new features, Sunreach, Pals, big changes
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All new Pals in Palworld 1.0
Palworld 1.0 is live, and we have 72 new Pals to collect on our adventure. Out of 72 options, some are new variants of existing Pals, and this guide will provide you with a complete list. However, the information here is based on partially data-mined information. While all of them are present in the game, I will be adding more data (like type, move sets, etc) as I explore Sunreach Island and World Tree. Complete list of Palworld 1.0 Pals The tab…
Palworld, the 'Pokemon With Guns' Survival Game, Has Finally Reached 1.0 With an Update Packed Full of Surprising Improvements
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Palworld Hits 32 Million Players During Year 1 as Nintendo...
Palworld has seen more than 32 million players across all platforms since its early access launch in January 2024. Developer Pocketpair said its crafting and survival game, which was dubbed “Pokémon with guns” before its record-breaking release, hit the milestone across PC via Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation 5. “Thank you so much!” Pocketpair said in a tweet. “As always, your support means the world to us!” “We will continue to work hard to make…
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