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Palworld

Palworld came out on July 10, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Mac. It is developed and published by PocketPair.

Last checked · Source: IGDB, official site

At a glance
ReleasedJul 10, 2026
Price$29.99Steam US
PlatformsPC · PS5 +35 platforms

Key facts

Release date
July 10, 2026
Platforms
PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Mac
Developer
PocketPair
Publisher
PocketPair
Genres
Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Indie
Critic rating
70/100
Price

How much is Palworld?

$29.99

On Steam (US store).

View on Steam

Source: Steam, checked . Base game on Steam’s US store; editions, other platforms and other regions can be priced differently.

PC specs

Palworld PC system requirements

OSMinimumWindows 10 (64-Bit)RecommendedWindows 11 (64-Bit)
ProcessorMinimumIntel Core i5-9400FRecommendedIntel Core i5-12400 / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
MemoryMinimum16 GB RAMRecommended32 GB RAM
GraphicsMinimumGeForce GTX 1660RecommendedGeForce RTX 3060 Ti / Radeon RX 6700 XT
DirectXMinimumVersion 11RecommendedVersion 11
NetworkMinimumBroadband Internet connectionRecommendedBroadband Internet connection
StorageMinimum40 GB available spaceRecommended40 GB available space
Additional NotesMinimumSSD Required - Performance may vary depending on the amount of active Pals.RecommendedSSD Required - Performance may vary depending on the amount of active Pals.
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Languages (17)
English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Korean, Indonesian, Spanish - Latin America, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese, Polish
Controller support
Full controller support
On Steam for
Windows

Source: Steam store page, checked . Requirements can change before and after launch; Steam’s page is the current word.

Trailer

About Palworld

Palworld is a multiplayer open-world survival game that combines creature-collecting with crafting, base-building, and combat. Set on the Palpagos Islands, players capture and tame animal-like creatures called Pals, which can be used as mounts, combat partners, or workers at player-built bases. The game incorporates firearms and darker satirical elements into the monster-taming formula.

Storyline

The Palpagos Islands are home to hundreds of mysterious creatures known as Pals. Players awaken in this untamed open world where multiple factions vie for control: the Rayne Syndicate, the Free Pal Alliance liberation movement, the Brothers of the Eternal Pyre, the Palpagos Islands Defense Force, and the Pal Genetic Research Unit. Each faction is led by powerful Pal trainers who occupy towers scattered across the islands, guarding their territory against outsiders. Caught between these warring groups, players must survive by capturing and forming bonds with Pals while navigating a lawless frontier where hostile forces patrol the wilds and a wanted system punishes those who cross the wrong lines.

Screenshots

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FAQ

Palworld: common questions

Answered from the data on this page: IGDB, last checked November 2, 2026, and Steam or other sources where an answer names them.

When did Palworld come out?

Palworld came out on July 10, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Mac.

Is Palworld out yet?

Yes. Palworld came out on July 10, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Mac.

How much does Palworld cost?

Palworld costs $29.99 on Steam (US store), as of November 2, 2026. Prices on other platforms and in other regions can differ.

What platforms is Palworld on?

Palworld is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Mac.

Is Palworld on PC?

Yes. PC is one of the confirmed platforms, alongside PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Mac.

What are the Palworld PC requirements?

Steam lists the minimum PC spec for Palworld as Intel Core i5-9400F, 16 GB RAM and GeForce GTX 1660, with 40 GB available space. The recommended spec is Intel Core i5-12400 / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, 32 GB RAM and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti / Radeon RX 6700 XT. The full minimum and recommended table is in the PC system requirements section above.

Who is making Palworld?

Palworld is developed and published by PocketPair.

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