Palworld, the sensation that has captivated over 32 million players since its early access launch in January 2024, has just rolled out a significant update with version 0.5.0. This update introduces crossplay functionality across all platforms, allowing players to connect and enjoy the game together regardless of their chosen device. Alongside crossplay, players can now utilize the new Global Palbox feature, which enables the storage and transfer of Pal data between different worlds. This is complemented by the introduction of the Dimensional Pal Storage, a new storage system boasting ten times the capacity of the regular Palbox. Not only can guild members access this expanded storage, but it can also be set to private for personal use, adding a layer of versatility and convenience.
The update also brings a host of other exciting features. Players can now change their character's appearance without affecting armor stats thanks to the new Cosmetic Armour System, accessible via the Antique Dresser. A new Photo Mode allows for capturing stunning in-game screenshots by hiding the UI and freely moving the camera. The Drafting Table feature lets players upgrade low-rarity blueprints into higher-rarity ones, enhancing the crafting system's depth. Additionally, dedicated servers are now available for Mac users, expanding the game's accessibility.
Developer Pocketpair is also looking ahead, with plans to add dedicated servers for the PlayStation 5 version in the future. They have outlined a content roadmap for 2025, promising an "ending scenario" and more new content for Palworld's growing community. The game, initially launched on Steam for $30 and simultaneously on Xbox and PC through Game Pass, has seen unprecedented success, breaking sales and concurrent player records. Pocketpair's CEO, Takuro Mizobe, admitted the launch was so massive that the studio struggled to handle the profits. In response, they swiftly signed a deal with Sony to form Palworld Entertainment, aiming to expand the IP and bring the game to PS5.
However, Palworld's success has not been without challenges. The game faces a lawsuit from Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, alleging infringement on multiple patent rights. Pocketpair has responded by identifying the patents in question and making adjustments to how players summon Pals within the game. The studio remains committed to defending its position in court against these allegations.
Palworld Update 0.5.0 Patch Notes:
----------------------------------▼New Content
・Crossplay!
⤷ Cross-play is now available across all platforms.
・Global Palbox
⤷ Store Pal data in the Global Palbox and transfer Pals between worlds!
・Dimensional Pal Storage
⤷ A new storage system with 10 times the capacity of a regular Palbox! Guild members can access it, and it can also be used as a personal storage with private settings.
・Cosmetic Armour System!
⤷ You can now equip armour cosmetically in the Antique Dresser. Change your character’s appearance without affecting armour stats!
・Photo Mode
⤷ Accessible from the Pal Command Wheel. Hide the UI and move the camera around to take stunning screenshots.
・Drafting Table
⤷ Combine low-rarity blueprints to create higher-rarity ones!
・Dedicated Servers for Mac
▼Specification Adjustments
・Buildings can now be placed even if they overlap with a Pal
・When connecting foundations or roofs, the connected pieces will now automatically align in the same direction
・Assigning an Ice Pal to the Flea Market will slow down item decay in storage and sales
・Added torches at the entrances of random dungeons for better visibility
・Players can now sit on chairs and cushions
・Some weapons that dealt ultra-high damage to trees will no longer drop items upon destruction
・Added new NPCs and improved NPC behaviour during conversations
▼Balance Adjustments
・Adjusted elemental chest rewards. Dog Coins will always drop from these chests and they also have a small chance of containing work suitability books. (Existing chests in current worlds will retain old drop tables; new ones will follow the updated table.)
・Increased EXP gained from defeating the Attack Chopper
・Increased the DPS of Flamethrowers
・Adjusted the default attack used by Electric and Dark Pals when all active skills are on cooldown, making them more in line with the other elements
・Some human NPCs now have work suitability and work animations when assigned tasks at a base
・Summoned raid bosses can no longer damage other bases
・Added Water attribute to Dumud
・NPC event rewards have been adjusted. To maintain fairness, all NPC conversation logs have been reset, allowing players to claim rewards again!
▼UI
・Favourites have been categorised into Favourite 1, 2, and 3 groups
・Holding the +/- button in the Pal Soul Enhancement UI will now continuously increase/decrease values
・Added a new sorting option for Pal Box: Sort by Work Suitability Level
・Added a "Extra Large" text size option
・Added Fullscreen Mode
▼Achievements
・Added several new achievements
▼ Bug Fixes
・Fixed an issue where players could get launched into space while climbing
・Fixed a bug where getting stunned by an enemy while riding a flying Pal over water would send the player flying into the sky
・Fixed an issue where commanding a summoned Pal to attack would also target the Black Marketeer and Medal Merchant
・Fixed a bug where Bounty Tokens with identical passive effects did not stack properly
・Fixed an issue where players would sometimes get launched upward when dismounting Azurmane
・Fixed an issue on dedicated servers where Pals could get stuck on top of feed boxes
・Fixed an issue where raiding NPCs could attack players through walls if they couldn't reach them
・Fixed a bug on dedicated servers where Bounty Token effects were not applied upon login
・Fixed an issue where attacking some NPCs did not add to the player's crime level
・Various many other minor bug fixes
