The full 1.0 launch for Palworld is locking in on July 10, and Pocketpair has gone a step further than just the date, they've narrowed things down to an approximate time window so you're not just refreshing Steam all day wondering when the servers flip over.
On the save data front, the studio's stance is a little nuanced: you technically don't have to wipe your existing progress to jump into 1.0, so nothing is being forced on anyone. That said, Pocketpair is pretty openly recommending that veteran players seriously consider a fresh start anyway. The implication is that a clean slate will give you the smoothest experience with however the 1.0 build reshapes progression and world generation, and if you've sunk hundreds of hours into early access already, this is probably the one moment where starting over actually makes sense rather than feeling like a punishment. It's the kind of honest developer communication that's easy to appreciate: no mandatory wipes, no drama, just a candid heads-up that the intended experience works better from zero.
Alex
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