Palworld's latest update, v0.5.0, introduces a highly anticipated feature: crossplay across all platforms. This monumental update not only bridges the gap between different gaming ecosystems but also brings a suite of new features that enhance the player experience. One of the standout additions is the ability to store Pal data in the Global Palbox, allowing players to transfer their Pals between different worlds seamlessly. Furthermore, the update introduces the Dimensional Pal Storage system, boasting a capacity ten times that of the regular Palbox. This new storage solution is not only accessible to guild members but can also be configured for personal use with private settings.
Players can now dive into a new cosmetic armour system, enabling them to change their character's appearance without affecting their armour stats through the Antique Dresser. This "transmog" feature adds a layer of personalization to the game. Additionally, a new Photo Mode accessible via the Pal Command Wheel allows players to capture stunning in-game moments by hiding the UI and freely moving the camera. The introduction of the Drafting Table enables players to combine lower-rarity blueprints to craft higher-rarity ones, adding depth to the crafting system. Dedicated servers for Mac users have also been implemented, ensuring a smoother experience across different platforms.
Developer Pocketpair has announced plans for dedicated servers for the PlayStation 5 version, promising their release at a future date. Since its early access launch in January 2024, Palworld has amassed an impressive 32 million players. The studio has outlined a content roadmap for 2025, which includes an "ending scenario" alongside the crossplay feature and other new content, signaling a bright future for the game.
Launched on Steam for $30 and included in Game Pass for Xbox and PC, Palworld quickly shattered sales and concurrent player number records. Pocketpair's CEO, Takuro Mizobe, acknowledged the overwhelming success, admitting the studio was initially unprepared for the massive profits generated. Capitalizing on this success, Pocketpair signed a deal with Sony to establish Palworld Entertainment, a new venture dedicated to expanding the Palworld IP and bringing the game to the PS5.
However, the game's success has not been without challenges. Palworld faces a lawsuit from Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, who claim the game infringes on "multiple" patent rights and are seeking an injunction and compensation for damages. In response, Pocketpair has identified the patents in question and made adjustments to the game, such as modifying how players summon Pals. The studio remains committed to defending its position in court.
Palworld Update 0.5.0 Patch Notes:
----------------------------------▼New Content
・Crossplay!
⤷ Cross-play is now available across all platforms.
・Global Palbox
⤷ Store Pal data in the Global Palbox and transfer Pals between worlds!
・Dimensional Pal Storage
⤷ A new storage system with 10 times the capacity of a regular Palbox! Guild members can access it, and it can also be used as personal storage with private settings.
・Cosmetic Armour System!
⤷ You can now equip armour cosmetically in the Antique Dresser. Change your character’s appearance without affecting armour stats!
・Photo Mode
⤷ Accessible from the Pal Command Wheel. Hide the UI and move the camera around to take stunning screenshots.
・Drafting Table
⤷ Combine low-rarity blueprints to create higher-rarity ones!
・Dedicated Servers for Mac
▼Specification Adjustments
・Buildings can now be placed even if they overlap with a Pal
・When connecting foundations or roofs, the connected pieces will now automatically align in the same direction
・Assigning an Ice Pal to the Flea Market will slow down item decay in storage and sales
・Added torches at the entrances of random dungeons for better visibility
・Players can now sit on chairs and cushions
・Some weapons that dealt ultra-high damage to trees will no longer drop items upon destruction
・Added new NPCs and improved NPC behaviour during conversations
▼Balance Adjustments
・Adjusted elemental chest rewards. Dog Coins will always drop from these chests and they also have a small chance of containing work suitability books. (Existing chests in current worlds will retain old drop tables; new ones will follow the updated table.)
・Increased EXP gained from defeating the Attack Chopper
・Increased the DPS of Flamethrowers
・Adjusted the default attack used by Electric and Dark Pals when all active skills are on cooldown, making them more in line with the other elements
・Some human NPCs now have work suitability and work animations when assigned tasks at a base
・Summoned raid bosses can no longer damage other bases
・Added Water attribute to Dumud
・NPC event rewards have been adjusted. To maintain fairness, all NPC conversation logs have been reset, allowing players to claim rewards again!
▼UI
・Favourites have been categorized into Favourite 1, 2, and 3 groups
・Holding the +/- button in the Pal Soul Enhancement UI will now continuously increase/decrease values
・Added a new sorting option for Pal Box: Sort by Work Suitability Level
・Added an "Extra Large" text size option
・Added Fullscreen Mode
▼Achievements
・Added several new achievements
▼ Bug Fixes
・Fixed an issue where players could get launched into space while climbing
・Fixed a bug where getting stunned by an enemy while riding a flying Pal over water would send the player flying into the sky
・Fixed an issue where commanding a summoned Pal to attack would also target the Black Marketeer and Medal Merchant
・Fixed a bug where Bounty Tokens with identical passive effects did not stack properly
・Fixed an issue where players would sometimes get launched upward when dismounting Azurmane
・Fixed an issue on dedicated servers where Pals could get stuck on top of feed boxes
・Fixed an issue where raiding NPCs could attack players through walls if they couldn't reach them
・Fixed a bug on dedicated servers where Bounty Token effects were not applied upon login
・Fixed an issue where attacking some NPCs did not add to the player's crime level
・Various many other minor bug fixes
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