Can you believe it’s been two years since we first stepped onto the Palpagos Islands? Today, January 19, 2026, Palworld officially celebrates its second anniversary in Early Access, and Pocketpair isn't just blowing out candles—they’re dropping major bombs about the future.
In a new celebratory video, the team thanked their massive community and gave us a tantalizing look at Version 1.0, which is officially slated to drop later this year.
The Road to 1.0: "Our Biggest Update Ever"
Pocketpair’s Head of Communications, Bucky, didn't hold back, describing the upcoming 1.0 release as the game’s "biggest update ever." After selling over 25 million copies, the studio is laser-focused on moving out of Early Access with a version of the game that feels polished, complete, and chaotic in all the right ways.
New Pals Incoming: Fluff, Fire, and... Whales?
The anniversary teaser gave us a rapid-fire look at several brand-new Pals that will join the roster in the full launch. Here’s a quick breakdown of what we spotted:
The Fluff Squad: New sheep-like Pals sporting vibrant blue, pink, and white wool.
Elemental Starters: A feisty yellow lion cub (likely Electric-type) and a fiery orange fox.
The "Blade" Eel: A unique creature that can seemingly detach part of its body to act as a weapon.
The World Tree Whale: The teaser ended with a breathtaking shot of a massive, mythical whale-like creature soaring toward the mysterious World Tree—a location fans have been dying to explore since day one.
Navigating Legal Storms
It’s no secret that the journey hasn't been entirely smooth sailing. Pocketpair addressed the elephant in the room—the ongoing patent lawsuit from Nintendo and The Pokémon Company.
Despite the legal pressure and the "online negativity" that often follows it, the devs remain 100% committed to their vision. They credited the "supportive community" for keeping the game’s heart beating, promising to tune out the noise and keep building the game that players clearly love.
Why This Matters for Players
Version 1.0 isn't just about adding more creatures; it’s about the World Tree, which is expected to provide a definitive "ending" or endgame scenario for the survival experience. For those of us who have spent hundreds of hours building bases and breeding the perfect team, 2026 is shaping up to be the year Palworld finally grows into its full potential.
What’s your take? Are you hyped for the 1.0 launch, or are you just here for that massive new whale Pal? Let us know in the comments!
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