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Palworld‘s collabs are limited crossover updates that bolt weapons, armor and sometimes whole islands from other games onto the Palpagos Islands, and Pocketpair’s head of publishing just confirmed the studio turns down far more pitches than it accepts. The comment landed after gaming media picked up a social media post from John “Bucky” Buckley addressing criticism of the Terraria crossover. This guide covers what collabs actually exist in Palworld right now, exactly how to unlock their gear, the fastest farming routes, and whether chasing collab items is worth your time post-1.0.
TL;DR
- Palworld has shipped two confirmed collabs so far: Terraria (Meowmere, then the full Tides of Terraria update) and ULTRAKILL (Home Sweet Home’s V1/V2 gear)
- Collab weapons unlock through the normal Technology tree using Ancient Technology Points, then get crafted at weapon/production assembly lines
- Legendary versions come from vendor schematics bought with Battle Tickets or Dog Coins, not random drops
- Pocketpair says it rejects collab pitches that don’t “make sense” for the game’s fun-first tone
- A Valheim tie-in has reportedly been lined up according to outlet reporting, but no concrete details are confirmed yet
What Are Collabs in Palworld?
A collab in Palworld is a free content update built around another game’s IP, usually adding a handful of craftable weapons, an armor set, sometimes new Pals, and occasionally a boss fight or a whole island. They’re separate from paid DLC like Dawn of the Palpagos — collabs so far have been bundled into free version updates rather than sold separately. Buckley’s comments confirm the studio is selective about which properties it works with, saying “I think the Terraria collab in Palworld was pretty great!” while noting “If it really doesn’t make sense” then the deal is off.
| Collab | Update | What It Added |
|---|---|---|
| Terraria | Feybreak (Meowmere), then Tides of Terraria | Legendary Meowmere, seven new Terraria armors including Hallowed Mask, Headgear, Helmet, Hood and Plate Mail, plus a Moon Lord raid boss |
| ULTRAKILL | Home Sweet Home (v0.7.0) | New Pal Hartalis, the Core Eject Shotgun, Marksman Revolver, V1 Armor, V2 Armor, plus PvP and Paint Mode features |
| Valheim | Reportedly lined up | Referenced by outlet reporting alongside Terraria and ULTRAKILL, but no confirmed items or date yet |
Where to Get Collab Items in Palworld
Every confirmed collab item is crafted, not looted at random, which makes the process more predictable than most Palworld farming loops. The Terraria items sit behind Technology tree unlocks and materials farmed from Predator Pals, while the toughest piece — the Legendary Meowmere — is locked behind a full raid boss encounter. The ULTRAKILL items follow the same Technology-gate pattern but lean on Ancient Technology Points earned from tower bosses and Alpha Pals, something covered in more depth in the Palworld progression order guide. Legendary schematics for both collabs are vendor purchases rather than drops, so they’re gated by currency grinding instead of RNG.
| Source | What You Get | Requirement | Who It Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology tab unlock | Base Meowmere, V1 Armor, Marksman Revolver, V2 Armor, Core Eject Shotgun | Technology level 30 for Meowmere; level 32 and 3 Ancient Technology Points for the ULTRAKILL Collab Set 1; level 56 and 5 Ancient Technology Points for V2 Armor and Core Eject Shotgun | Anyone progressing normally |
| Predator Pal farming | Predator Cores for Meowmere crafting | Farmed from Predator Pals | Players chasing Meowmere early |
| Arena Merchant | Legendary Marksman Revolver and Core Eject Shotgun schematics | Both schematics cost 1,300 Battle Tickets each, 2,600 for both | PvP-focused players with tickets to spare |
| Terraria Dungeon / Moon Lord raid | Legendary Meowmere | Obtained after defeating the Moon Lord raid boss, summoned with a Celestial Sigil crafted from Terraria Dungeon chest schematics | Groups ready for a full raid fight |
Best Collab Item Farming Methods
Tip
Farm Predator Cores in short loops around known spawn points rather than camping one spot — Predator Pals only have a small chance to appear, so rotating locations saves time.
| Method | Speed | Effort | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craft base weapons via Technology unlock | Fast once level requirement is met | Low — just materials and a workbench | Getting Meowmere or Marksman Revolver quickly |
| Grind Battle Tickets at the Arena | Slow, ticket costs add up | Medium — repeated Arena runs | Legendary schematic hunters |
| Hunt Predator Pals for Cores | Variable, spawns are limited | Medium — travel between spawn points | Solo players without a raid team |
| Organize a Moon Lord raid | Slow to set up, fast once summoned | High — dungeon clear plus boss fight | Groups chasing the Legendary Meowmere |
Step-by-Step: Unlocking Palworld's Collab Weapons and Armor
Follow this sequence to get it done fast.
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Hit the required Technology level
Meowmere needs level 30, the ULTRAKILL Collab Set 1 (V1 Armor and Marksman Revolver) needs level 32, and Set 2 (V2 Armor and Core Eject Shotgun) needs level 56.
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Spend the Ancient Technology Points
the Meowmere costs 2 points, the first ULTRAKILL set costs 3, and the second costs 5, so plan your Alpha Pal and tower boss hunts around them.
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Gather the crafting materials
Predator Cores for the Meowmere, and organ/ingot materials for the ULTRAKILL weapons, all farmable from Pals and mining nodes.
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Craft at the right station
Meowmere needs a High-Quality Workbench or better, while the ULTRAKILL weapons craft on a Weapon Assembly Line or its upgraded versions.
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Farm Battle Tickets or Dog Coins
if you want the legendary versions, the Arena Merchant sells the weapon schematics for Battle Tickets while Medal Merchants sell armor schematics for Dog Coins.
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Clear the Terraria Dungeon and summon Moon Lord
craft a Celestial Sigil from dungeon chest schematics, place it on a Summoning Altar, and beat the raid for the Legendary Meowmere.
Collab Rewards and What You Unlock
Why the ULTRAKILL weapons interact with each other
The Marksman Revolver and Core Eject Shotgun aren’t just two separate guns — they’re built as a pair. Cores fired from the shotgun can be detonated early by shooting them with the revolver, which is a direct nod to ULTRAKILL’s own weapon-combo mechanics rather than a generic reskin.
Why the Terraria armor isn’t just cosmetic
The Hallowed Armor set and its accompanying masks aren’t pure fashion pieces. They carry stats and set bonuses like any other armor tier in Palworld, which is why some players still run them into the early parts of the Palworld endgame even after 1.0 introduced higher-tier gear.
| Reward | How You Get It | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Meowmere | Craft at level 30 | A versatile melee weapon that also launches bouncing cat-shaped projectiles hitting multiple enemies |
| Marksman Revolver | Craft at level 32 | Replaces the Pal Sphere throw with a Coin Toss that can be shot to ricochet bullets toward nearby enemies |
| Core Eject Shotgun | Craft at level 56 | Swaps your Pal Sphere throw for a chargeable Core Eject, and cores hit by the Marksman Revolver explode |
| Legendary Meowmere | Defeat Moon Lord raid boss | Endgame-tier version of the collab weapon, tied to a full raid rather than crafting materials |
Common Misconceptions About Palworld Collabs
Myth: Collab weapons are time-limited
Once a collab update ships, the items generally stay craftable in later versions. The ULTRAKILL gear from Home Sweet Home, for example, remained available after the 1.0 launch alongside newer Paloxite weapons rather than getting removed.
Myth: Legendary collab gear drops randomly from bosses
Only the Legendary Meowmere follows a boss-drop model, and even that requires crafting a summoning item first. The ULTRAKILL legendaries are straight vendor purchases with fixed Battle Ticket or Dog Coin costs — no RNG involved.
Myth: Pocketpair will collab with anything popular
Buckley’s comments directly push back on this. Pocketpair has reportedly discussed properties like ARK and Core Keeper without committing to either, and Buckley’s own line — the studio has already collaborated with Terraria and Ultrakill, with a Valheim tie-in reportedly in the works — still leaves plenty of pitches on the cutting room floor.
Our Take: Are Palworld's Collabs Worth Chasing?
Our Take
Worth grabbing as you level naturally, not worth a dedicated grind.
The Meowmere and the ULTRAKILL guns are genuinely fun mid-game options rather than throwaway cosmetics, and because they sit on the normal Technology tree, you’ll pick most of them up without going out of your way. The Legendary Meowmere raid is the only piece that demands real planning, and that’s fine — it’s endgame content gated behind a boss fight, similar to the tougher encounters in the Oil Rig and Ultra Raid bosses. Buckley’s restrictive approach is the right call: collabs that need forced lore justification age worse than ones that just work mechanically, and Palworld’s fun-first philosophy has kept its two confirmed crossovers feeling like actual content instead of reskins.