What Palworld's Side by Side Update Means for Players
Players can expect a focused update with fewer but more memorable Pals, and no underwater exploration, as Pocketpair prioritizes quality over quantity.
Players can expect a focused update with fewer but more memorable Pals, and no underwater exploration, as Pocketpair prioritizes quality over quantity.
Key points - Palworld's next major update, Side by Side, is scheduled for Winter 2026. - Pocketpair released a teaser image with three blacked-out Pals. - Sekmet won a recent popularity poll, followed by Solene and Chillet. - Pocketpair says it won't release 100 new Pals with the next update. - An underwater biome is not planned, according to Pocketpair.
Timeline - Winter 2026: Side by Side update releases. - Recent: Pocketpair announces Side by Side and popularity poll results.
FAQ
Q: When does Palworld's Side by Side update come out? A: It's set to release in Winter 2026, according to Pocketpair's press release.
Q: What new Pals are in the Side by Side update? A: Pocketpair hasn't revealed any specifics yet—only a teaser image with three blacked-out Pals.
Q: Will there be an underwater biome in Palworld? A: No, Pocketpair has repeatedly stated that an underwater biome is not happening.
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