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Palworld’s Massively Popular 1.0 Update Has Altered Several Designs To Make Them Less Pokémon-Like
Early access isn't the only thing that Palworld's is leaving behind in its 1.0 release, as several Pokémon-esque designs have been changed in the new update
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· Jul 10, 2026
Palworld 1.0 redesigns multiple Pals and makes them look less like Pokemon
Palworld 1.0 redesigns multiple Pals and makes them look less like Pokemon
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· Jul 10, 2026
Palworld 1.0 Players Spot a Number of Pal Redesigns — and Some Say They Now Look Less Like the Pokémon They Resembled
Palworld players have spotted that developer Pocketpair has altered several Pal designs for the 1.0 launch, leaving some saying they now look less like the Pokémon they had resembled.
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· Jul 10, 2026
Palworld Surges Back Up Steam Charts with Massive 1.0 Update Packed With New Pals, Mechanics, & More
Courtesy of PocketPair When it launched in early access back in 2024, Palworld felt like yet another flash-in-the-pan Pokemon competitor. Yet even amidst “Pokemon with guns” memes and Nintendo lawsuits, the game attracted a dedicated fanbase. Now, Palworld has finally left early access with its 1.0 launch on July 10th. This update is also the biggest influx of []
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· Jul 9, 2026
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Well, would you look at that. Palworld is launching into 1.0 tomorrow! Somehow an entire two years and then some passed to get to this point, but here we almost are, several updates and a notable lawsuit later. For some of you it might have been a while since you booted the game up, so its developer Pocketpair have a word of warning for you: be careful about those mods you've got installed. Read more
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· Jul 9, 2026
Playing Palworld 1.0 with mods can "cause issues," Pocketpair warns, so it's recommended you uninstall each one before updating the survival game
Playing Palworld 1.0 with mods can "cause issues," Pocketpair warns, so it's recommended you uninstall each one before updating the survival game
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