Palworld 1.0 Release Date Countdown & Exact Start Times

After over two years in early access, Palworld’s big 1.0 release is right around the corner, and excitement levels are rising for the launch.

The creature-tamer from Pocketpair has endured a turbulent few years amid legal battles with Nintendo, but Palworld has emerged strong and still boasts one of the all-time highest concurrent player numbers on Steam.

Those numbers should spike again with the big 1.0 launch, and Insider Gaming has all the important details you need.

When is Palworld 1.0 Coming Out?

The full launch of Palworld and the big 1.0 release is set for Friday, July 10, 2026, and a swathe of changes is coming with the big update.

Developer Pocketpair has stated the 1.0 update comes with 27 pages’ worth of patch notes, and while the update won’t wipe existing save data, it’s advised that players start from scratch to get the full experience.

Palworld’s big 1.0 launch comes after an extensive period in early access, which began in January 2024, and arrives after Pocketpair’s legal action from Nintendo.

It’s safe to say it’s been a turbulent few years for Palworld, but 2026 is a big one for the game, with the 1.0 launch coming alongside the release of an official TCG.

What Time Does Palworld 1.0 Release?

Pocketpair has not shared an official release time for Palworld’s 1.0 launch, though previous update times could provide an indicator.

As Pocketpair is based in Japan, the official release date of July 10 is set for that time zone, so the launch in some areas of the United States could actually come a day earlier on July 9.

Previous releases have come around 9 AM JST, which equates to 8 PM ET. However, at this point it’s just speculation, and we’ll have to wait and see when the exact time will be.

This article will be updated with the exact times when available.

Take a look at the Palworld 1.0 cinematic trailer below.

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