Palworld 1.0 Lands July 10: Exact Global Times and Whether to Wipe Your Save

Palworld’s exit from Early Access on July 10 is not a ceremonial patch. The Version 1.0 update carries 27 pages of patch notes, rewrites progression and combat mechanics, and introduces new story missions, areas, Pals, and a Wing Pack that enables flight. Pocketpair has framed the build as a major expansion, making the launch as much a redesign as a graduation.

Global Launch Windows

The update goes live on July 10, 2026, at approximately 12:30 PM Japan Standard Time. That translates to July 9 at 8:30 PM PDT and 11:30 PM EDT for North American players, while European regions unlock early on July 10 at 4:30 AM BST and 5:30 AM CEST. Australian players can begin at 1:30 PM AEST on July 10. PC players should check their store after 10:00 PM local time on July 9 to begin downloading if the update is available in their region.

Save Files: Safe, but Not Sacred

Pocketpair has confirmed that Early Access saves will not be wiped. Technically, your existing worlds will load. The studio nevertheless recommends starting a new character or save because progression and core mechanics have been redesigned. The choice is preservation versus intended design: a legacy save keeps your hours intact but was built under old rules, while a fresh start aligns with the new progression curve and content pacing.

If you choose to hedge your bets, back up your data now. On PC, saves are typically found in %AppData%\Local\Pal\Saved\SaveGames. On console, ensure your system’s cloud backup is active before launch day. Expect update server traffic at rollout; deciding your save strategy before the build goes live will keep you out of the menu and in the game.

Treat this not as a continuation of Early Access but as a soft relaunch. The new content and mechanical resets reward a clean slate, and with this much of the game rewritten, the best first session is the one that starts at zero.