Pocketpair, through its Head of Publishing and Communications, John "Bucky" Buckley, outlined the direction of Palworld's development in the next major update. Version 1.1 does not include large-scale changes such as adding a new continent or significantly expanding progression.
What the studio says:
The team does not intend to spend a year on Update 1.1 and is not focusing on "massive" undertakings.
Buckley actively solicited player input and, after receiving a huge amount of feedback, specifically clarified expectations to avoid misunderstandings.
Priorities may include targeted content additions and technical improvements—many players have explicitly stated this.
Community Reaction
The audience reacted calmly to the announcement. Some fans noted that they had proposed ideas specifically for Version 2.0, while others requested a focus on optimization and fixing technical issues.
Context and Metrics
Palworld left Early Access on July 10th with the release of Update 1.0, which introduced numerous new features. By this point, the game had sold 30.5 million copies, generating $700 million in revenue; approximately 86% of sales were on Steam.
The studio's approach—stabilizing the project and addressing technical issues first, and leaving major changes for later versions—demonstrates that Pocketpair is trying to balance community expectations with realistic development timelines.
