Palworld has been in early access long enough that the 1.0 launch feels genuinely earned. Pocketpair set the date as July 10, 2026, with the target window sitting around 12:30 PM JST. Because of how time zones work, players in North America actually get access on the evening of July 9. Here's the full breakdown of when the game goes live wherever you are.
What time does Palworld 1.0 release in your region?
Pocketpair confirmed on July 6 that they cannot pin down an exact release time, but they committed to roughly midday JST on July 10. That translates to the following windows globally:
North American players on the West Coast get the earliest shot at it. If you're in Europe, expect an early morning launch on July 10, so setting an alarm the night before is worth it if you want to jump in at the first opportunity.
Palworld 1.0 global launch times
Why can't I play Palworld 1.0 yet if the time has passed?
This is the part that trips players up. Pocketpair was upfront that the release window is a target, not a guaranteed timestamp. If the clock has ticked past your region's listed time and the game still isn't available, the servers or the build deployment may just be running a few minutes behind. There's no indication of a staggered regional rollout beyond the time zone conversions above, so if you're waiting, the fix is patience rather than troubleshooting.
Pocketpair's official time window
What's new in Palworld 1.0?
The 1.0 release marks the end of early access for a game that launched to enormous numbers and then spent over a year being expanded and refined. Pocketpair has not raised the game's price for the full release, which means anyone who held off on buying during early access gets the same entry point as day-one players did.
For players deciding whether to carry over progress or start clean, check out the guide on whether you should start a new save or keep your old one in Palworld 1.0 before you jump in. Pocketpair recommends a fresh save, and understanding what changes with that decision matters before you commit.
Where can you play Palworld 1.0?
The 1.0 release covers multiple platforms. If you're not sure whether your platform of choice is getting the full version, the Palworld 1.0 platform availability guide has the full breakdown across PS5, Xbox, PC, and Switch.
For everything else you need heading into launch, the full Palworld guides collection covers the 1.0 release date details, save file decisions, and more to get you set up properly from the start.