Palworld 1.0 launched on July 10, 2026, and it brought the single largest Pal roster expansion the game has seen: 72 new Pals added in one shot. That includes entirely new species alongside new elemental variants of existing Pals. Most of them are concentrated in the new Sunreach Islands and World Tree locations, which require completing quests tied to previous updates before you can access them. This guide has every confirmed name in one place so you know exactly what you're hunting.
What are all the new Pals in Palworld 1.0?
The full roster of 72 new Pals spans both brand-new species and elemental variants. Variants follow the naming convention you already know: a base Pal name followed by a type tag like Ignis, Cryst, Noct, Lux, Primo, Terra, or Botan. Below is the complete list.
Full list of all 72 new Pals
New variant Pals in 1.0
Where do you find the new 1.0 Pals?
The majority of these 72 Pals are tied to two new regions: Sunreach Islands and World Tree. Neither location opens up the moment you load into 1.0. Both require completing specific quests connected to content from previous updates before the areas become accessible.
That means if you're jumping in fresh with a new save, you'll need to work through the progression chain before the bulk of these new Pals become available to catch. Players carrying over older saves may already have some of the prerequisite quests completed, though Pocketpair has recommended starting fresh for the full 1.0 experience. Check out the guide on whether to start a new save or keep your old one if you're still deciding.
World Tree quest unlock step
How many of the new Pals are variants vs. new species?
Out of 72 total additions, a notable portion are elemental variants of existing Pals rather than entirely new creatures. Looking at the list, you can count at least 30 entries that carry a type suffix (Ignis, Cryst, Noct, Lux, Primo, Terra, Botan), meaning the remaining majority are new species with no prior base form in the game.
Variants tend to share the general body type and work skills of their base form but come with different elemental affinities and move sets. For base-building purposes, a Sibelyx Primo or Gloopie Primo might offer different work suitabilities than the standard versions, making them genuinely worth catching even if you already have the original.
For players who want to make the most of the new roster, managing your Palbox efficiently becomes more important than ever with 72 additional entries. The guide on how to delete Pals from the Global Palbox is worth reading before your boxes fill up.
Managing your expanded Palbox
How do you prepare for hunting all 72 new Pals?
With 72 targets spread across two locked regions, preparation matters. Here's what to sort out before you head into Sunreach Islands and World Tree:
- Complete prerequisite quests tied to earlier updates. Both new regions are quest-gated, and no amount of overleveling bypasses that.
- Stock up on Pal Spheres at higher tiers. New Pals in late-game areas will have higher base stats and lower capture rates with standard spheres.
- Clear Palbox space before you go. You'll want room for 72 new entries without having to stop mid-hunt to manage inventory.
- Build a dedicated capture team with status-inflicting Pals. Weakening targets before throwing spheres significantly improves your catch rate on rare or boss-tier Pals.
For players who want to tackle some of the harder boss encounters while working through the new content, the guide on how to find Alpha Astegon covers one of the more demanding Level 48 boss fights in the game, which is useful preparation for the difficulty curve in the new areas.
For a broader look at everything else 1.0 changed beyond the new Pals, the full Palworld guides collection covers patch notes, new mechanics, and more.