Palworld, the open-world survival game often described as "Pokémon with guns," will launch its full 1.0 version on July 10, 2026, with no increase to its current price of $29.99 [1, 2, 3, 4]. The game has been in early access since January 2024, attracting more than 40 million players worldwide through platforms including Xbox Game Pass [1, 2, 3].
Pocketpair, the game's developer, said the decision to keep Palworld at $29.99 is "a small way of saying thank you" to its community. The company expressed pride in the game's success and gratitude to players for their ongoing support [3]. Prior to this, some industry observers expected a price increase at the full launch, which the company explicitly declined [1, 2, 3, 4].
By September 2025, Palworld had sold over 25 million copies, reflecting strong sales momentum from its early access phase [2]. The Palworld experience centers on capturing and battling creatures called Pals, distinct from Pokémon despite similarities that led to a lawsuit and patent dispute brought by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company [1, 3].
Pocketpair has expanded rapidly alongside Palworld's success, growing to around 110 employees and establishing Palworld Entertainment for broader IP development [2, 3]. The upcoming 1.0 update comprises 27 pages of patch notes that include new Pals, areas, items, and features, adding substantial content to the game [3, 4]. Existing players will not have to reset or wipe their game data to access the full version update [3].
Ahead of the 1.0 release, Palworld was offered at a 30% discount on Steam at $20.99 until July 9, 1 PM EDT [1]. The full version launch scheduled for July 10 marks a key milestone in Palworld’s journey from early access to a finalized release across PC and Xbox platforms [1, 2, 3, 4].
