Palworld is an open-world monster-collecting game that closely meshes its survival gameplay with the monsters you capture. Read on to learn about its release date, platforms, and announcement history.
Palworld Release Date and Time
Released on July 10, 2026
Palworld released version 1.0 on July 10, 2026, for PC via Steam and Xbox Store, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. The game initially released into Early Access on January 19, 2024 for PC and Xbox, and on September 24, 2026 for PlayStation.
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Palworld Overview
Palworld is an open-world creature collector and survival adventure game, developed and published by Pocketpair for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Players can create and customize an avatar and collect, battle, and upgrade creatures called Pal. Playable solo or with up to 32 players on one server, gameplay also includes activities such as crafting, building, scavenging, and cooking.
Is Palworld on Xbox Game Pass?
Yes, Palworld has been announced for Xbox Game Pass Premium, Ultimate, and PC.
Is Palworld on PS Plus?
No, Palworld has not been announced for PS Plus.
Is Palworld on Nintendo Switch Online?
No, Palworld has not been announced for Nintendo Switch Online.
Announcement History
2026
July 10, 2026 | Version 1.0 Launch
Palworld officially launched version 1.0 for PC and consoles.
2024
September 24, 2024 | PS5 Early Access Launch
Palworld launched into Early Access for PlayStation 5.
September 19, 2024 | Nintendo Lawsuit
Nintendo announced that it had filed a lawsuit against Pocketair for patent infringement. At the time of writing, presentation of evidence is scheduled for October 1, 2026, and the Tokyo District Court is expected to rule on the case on November 9, 2026.
January 19, 2024 | PC and Xbox Early Access Launch
Palworld launched into Early Access for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
2022
January 22, 2022 | First Trailer Debut
Palworld released its first trailer. Pocketpair confirmed they were developin the game using Unreal Engine 4.
2021
June 5, 2025 | Initial Announcement
Pocketpair first announced Palworld and its 2024 early access release window during INDIE Live Expo 2021. The game's Steam page also launched.
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