All New Pals in Palworld 1.0 and How to Catch Them (2026)

Palworld 1.0 dropped today, July 10 2026, and it brings the biggest creature roster expansion the game has ever seen. Developer and publisher Pocketpair added 72 new Pals in this full release update, ending Early Access with a massive Paldeck overhaul. This guide covers the confirmed new Pals, where to find them, which ones are strongest early, and how to catch them efficiently.

Palworld 1.0 adds 72 new Pals to the world, bringing the total number of Pals up to an incredible 287. This breaks down to 47 brand new Pals and 25 variant Pals. These additions span every element type in the game and include everything from small utility creatures to massive raid-tier bosses. The update brings more new Pals than any single previous update, which is saying something after two years of Early Access content drops.

Meet still-unknown Pals by exploring Sunreach, the World Tree, and various other regions. The new roster includes several headline Pals that Pocketpair teased heavily before launch: an Egyptian cat-girl counterpart to Anubis called Sekhmet, the Sword Eel that transforms into an equipable weapon mid-combat, and a massive whale Pal (called Sky Whale or Giant Whale depending on the source). The Sword Eel transforms into a usable weapon – you pull its head out from the rest of its body and the whole thing unsheathes like a serrated blade.

Much of these new Pals are centered in the Sunreach Islands and the World Tree locations. Sunreach is the headline new zone. Floating above Palpagos, a new set of islands has appeared in the skies. Kept aloft by the power of Paldium, this land holds an environment unlike the surface, with a unique civilization that has taken root over long years. Sunreach introduces a wide range of new content, including new Pals, tower bosses, and ores that can only be mined using specialized equipment.

The key to the story of Palworld is the World Tree, towering over Palpagos, and it is here that players will face their greatest challenge yet. The majority of new Legendary creatures and high-tier Raid Bosses are located in the newly opened World Tree endgame zone and the floating Sky Islands. Beyond those two major zones, a total of 7 new small islands have been added, with three distinct biomes: volcano, desert, and ruins. Each island serves its own purpose, and features Pals you can only encounter there.

To access Sunreach, you need to defeat Bjorn and Bastigor, the Tower Boss in Feybreak. They can be found at the southwestern part of the map at the -1294, -1669 coordinates. After defeating the Tower Boss, an Altar southwest of the tower will open. Interact with it to access Sunreach. For a full breakdown of everything in the 1.0 update beyond new Pals, check out our Palworld 1.0 overview guide.

With strong Mining, Planting, Gathering, Lumbering, and Transporting, Dualith could become a valuable all-round worker for players who want one Pal that can handle several important jobs around a base. The trailer shows Puffolt using electric powers, and the developer info lists it as an Electric-type Pal, so Puffolt looks set to bring fast shock-based attacks to the 1.0 roster. Depending on how early players can find it, Puffolt could become a useful small Electric companion for combat, base utility, or early multiplayer progression.

New Work Suitability Options

The 47 new Pals add fresh options for every work type. Dualith looks like one of the strongest base-focused Pals teased for Palworld 1.0. Its pre-release codename, GrassGolem, points toward a nature-powered construct rather than a purely mechanical creature, and its work suitability makes it sound extremely useful for production-heavy bases. Expect to see Dualith replacing some old meta base workers.

New Combat Partner Skills

The update introduces numerous passive abilities, like Lightfooted (increases jump count while riding this Pal), Reload Master (increases the player’s reload speed), and Ranch Master (provides +2 Ranch Work Suitability). New World Tree Passive Skills offer extremely powerful bonuses with meaningful drawbacks. The Sword Eel’s ability to transform into an equipable weapon is the standout example of how 1.0 Partner Skills push combat in new directions.

Awakening System for New Pals

Pocketpair added a new mechanic, Awakening, that lets you strengthen your Pals even further. In the newly opened mystical area, the World Tree, gather Radiant Gems hidden in its depths and use them on your favorite Pals to awaken their hidden true power. This applies to new and existing Pals alike.

You Don’t Need a Fresh Save to Catch New Pals

Existing worlds carry over. There is no forced wipe, so long-time players keep their bases, Pals, and progress. Existing saves should carry over into Palworld 1.0, so players are not expected to lose their progress. However, Pocketpair has recommended starting a new save to experience the update properly from the beginning. You can still catch every new Pal on your old save — you’ll just miss some early story pacing benefits.

Evolutions Still Aren’t in the Game

Palworld 1.0 is adding many new Pals, but Pocketpair has said Pokémon-style Pal evolutions are still not part of the plan. The new Pals are standalone species, not evolution chains for existing creatures. Breeding remains the primary way to get stronger versions of your roster.

Not All New Pals Are Endgame-Locked

Tropiclaw looks to be an early-game flying Pal. While many headline Pals like the Sky Dragon and World Tree bosses sit in late content, Pocketpair specifically designed some new species for early-to-mid progression. Keep an eye on the expanded original Palpagos zones and the volcano/desert/ruins islands for accessible catches.