Salesrecords, uncomfortable comparisons, and even lawsuits: the first year ofPalworldwas exciting from beginning to end. No matter how many times things looked close to collapsing, Pocketpair pulled through to keep the new global phenomenon on the rise.

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To celebrate the game’sfirst year out in the wild, the developers put together a lovely anniversary gift.Pocketpair dropped updates on what the future holds for the game, and released the game’s soundtrack for free on YouTube.

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Palworld Release Roadmap

Even thoughPalworldis a solid game with a complete gameplay loop,Pocketpair’s debut title is still officially in early access.

Thetitle updatesreceived during its first year match the overall PR vibe that signals the game will get its 1.0 release relatively soon.

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Why wait for the full release?

In the spirit of transparency, Pocketpair has clarified what items are left to call the game done, though it declined to offer specific details.

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The big ticket items ahead of thePalworldrelease are:

The list is equal parts vast and generic, butfull crossplay and an endgame storyline will go a long way toward makingPalworldfeel like a finished game. Havingnew Pals, guns and all that jazz is a welcome addition on the side.

Let The Music Play

The roadmap update is not the only anniversary gift Pocketpair has bestowed upon players. To mark the game’s bombastic first year,the developer has released its soundtrack for free.

You can access thePalworldsoundtrack on the Pocketpair YouTube channel.The developers have paired it up with an animated music video featuring more than 50 Pals going about their day. If you need some cool background music to work or study to, this one is for you.

Palworld Characters Overlooking Valley

Last but certainly not least,Pocketpairhas put out a little voting to determine the world’s more popular Pal.

ThePalworld Global Popularity Polllets youpick as many Pals as you’d like, and it comes with a handy sorting tool that lets you pick the element or work suitability to find your favorites.

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Palworld is a survival crafting game with colorful monster collecting elements. Build bases, catch dangerous creatures called Pals, explore dungeons, and group up with friends!