Palworld 1.0 is expected to release around 12:30pm JST on July 10, 2026, officially ending more than two years in early access. While developer Pocketpair says the launch time isn’t final, players in North and South America will gain access on July 9, while most of Europe, Asia, and Oceania will receive the update on July 10.
Below, you’ll find the estimated Palworld 1.0 launch times for every major region, along with platform availability, pricing, Xbox Game Pass details, and if you should start afresh for the upcoming update.
Palworld 1.0 release date and time countdown
Palworld version 1.0 launches on Friday, July 10, 2026. Pocketpair has confirmed the game will leave early access with its full 1.0 release, bringing the biggest update in the game’s history. The developer says the launch is planned for around 12:30pm Japan Standard Time (JST), though the exact release time may vary slightly.
Although we cannot give an exact release time, we are planning to release Palworld 1.0 around midday (12:30~) JST on the 10th! pic.twitter.com/L6ZiO5LwHM
— Palworld (@Palworld_EN) July 6, 2026
Here are the estimated launch times across the world:
| Time Zone | Release Time |
|---|---|
| Central Time (CT) | 10:30pm, July 9 |
| Pacific Time (PT) | 8:30pm, July 9 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 11:30pm, July 9 |
| Brazil Time (BRT) | 12:30am, July 10 |
| Central European Summer Time (CEST) | 5:30am, July 10 |
| Gulf Standard Time (GST) | 7:30am, July 10 |
| India Standard Time (IST) | 9am, July 10 |
| China Standard Time (CST) | 11:30am, July 10 |
| Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEST) | 1:30pm, July 10 |
| New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) | 3:30pm, July 10 |
Below is a countdown for the estimated release time.
Palworld 1.0 release time countdownPalworld 1.0 platforms and price
Palworld 1.0 launches simultaneously on PC (Steam and Microsoft Store), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One.
If you already own the game, the 1.0 version arrives as a free update. The standard retail price of Palworld is $29.99. Ahead of launch, the game is discounted to $20.99 on Steam. Sale availability may vary by platform and region.
Is Palworld 1.0 on Xbox Game Pass?
Yes, Palworld 1.0 is available on Xbox Game Pass from day one. Game Pass subscribers can download and play the full release at launch without purchasing the game separately.
Should you start a new save in Palworld 1.0?
No, you don’t have to. Pocketpair has confirmed that existing save files remain compatible with version 1.0. However, the developer recommends starting a fresh playthrough because the full release significantly expands and overhauls the game’s progression, story, world, battle mechanics, and more features.
John “Bucky” Buckley, head of publishing and communications at Pocketpair, discussed this in Discord post. “You do NOT need to wipe your data for Palworld 1.0… but you should. Players can continue their existing saves if they wish, as we want to respect the time and effort you have put in,” Bucky said.
“However, due to the large number of changes to the game, including overhauls to mechanics and new content, we believe that starting a new character will give you the best experience of Palworld! We will leave that choice up to you, Pal Tamers!” Bucky added.
