Palworld has left early access with the release of its full 1.0 version on PC and consoles, accompanied by patch notes running to more than 10,000 words. The update marks a significant milestone for developer Pocketpair, expanding the game's world, creatures and story while reworking several core systems.

Key additions include the reveal of the World Tree and greater insight into the rivalries between factions, plus a new sky-based area called Sunreach — a set of islands floating above Palpagos containing fresh ores and Pals. There are 72 new Pals with several new variants, overhauled sanctuaries with location-exclusive creatures, new settlements, NPCs and sub-quests, and a raised player level cap from 65 to 80 tied to Ancient Technology. The main story has been reworked for smoother progression, and Pal mechanics have been updated with a new breeding "Mutation" chance for stronger Pals, reworked Partner skills, new passive skills, and new riding controls, alongside numerous tweaks and bug fixes.