I hit refresh at 11:28pm and watched the Steam numbers twitch like a scoreboard before a final play. You and I both know that moment—everyone online drops into a single, jittery rhythm. The game going gold is no longer rumor; it’s a deadline breathing down our necks.
I’ve tracked Palworld since its early access days, and I’ll walk you through when the full 1.0 hits, what times to set alarms for, and the few things Pocketpair has teased so you can decide whether to pick up your old save or build from scratch.
Palworld 1.0 release countdown
You can already hear Discord servers filling and forum threads multiplying as players ask the same question: when does it go live?
Palworld 1.0 goes live worldwide on Friday, July 10. If you’re in the United States, the release will register on the previous day because of time zones. The launch should be simultaneous across PC (Steam) and consoles (Xbox and PlayStation).
The countdown is based on these rollout times:
- 8:30pm PT (July 9)
- 10:30pm CT (July 9)
- 11:30pm ET (July 9)
- 3:30am UTC (July 10)
- 4:30am BST (July 10)
- 5:30am CEST (July 10)
- 12:30pm JST (July 10)
- 1:30pm AEST (July 10)
These times come from the game’s official Discord; Pocketpair hasn’t posted an official minute-by-minute schedule yet. I’ll update this guide if anything changes at the last moment — you should bookmark the Steam page and the official Palworld X/Twitter and Discord channels.
When does Palworld 1.0 release?
Short answer: worldwide on July 10 (local time). If you live in the United States, expect the launch to register late on July 9 in your local time zones. Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation storefronts should flip the switch simultaneously.
What time will Palworld 1.0 launch in my timezone?
Use the times above as your checklist. If you want absolute precision, sync your clock to UTC and add the offset for your region — Steam and the Xbox dashboard usually reflect the change the moment servers go live.
Will my saves carry over to Palworld 1.0?
Pocketpair says your old saves will still work, but they recommend starting a new save to experience the full scope of the update. If you’re protective of an existing world, back it up via Steam Cloud or local copies before the patch hits.
What to expect from Palworld 1.0
If you’ve been watching streamers, you’ve noticed theory threads already cataloguing every hint from trailers and the Summer Game Fest reveal.
Pocketpair has teased expansion-level changes. Expect new Pals, fresh regions (Palpagos was named in the trailer), new raid bosses, and more systems that affect base-building and combat. The official patch notes are reportedly massive — the patch notes are a 27-page treasure map — so there will likely be hundreds of mechanical and balance updates that change how you play.
I’d also expect new blueprints, quality-of-life fixes, and raid content to give groups reasons to queue up immediately after launch. Watch the official Palworld X/Twitter and Steam announcements; developers often drop companion notes there and on Discord.
Palworld 1.0 – July 10th!Pal Tamers, the time has come!A strange energy is coming from the World Tree…Palworld’s first-ever cinematic trailer debuted at Summer Game Fest alongside the release date you have been waiting for!Gather your Pals.Palpagos awaits! pic.twitter.com/7jfs90NKOj
— Palworld (@Palworld_EN) June 5, 2026
I’ll be online at launch watching the servers and reading the patch notes live. If you want my take on whether to continue an old save or start fresh, I’ll post a quick guide after I read the notes and test a few runs. The countdown is a ticking time bomb — are you ready to press start on day one, or will you wait for the dust to settle?