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Palworld | Complete Guide Hub

Welcome to the definitive Hardcore Gamer Guide Hub for Palworld - your comprehensive companion to mastering the vast world of Palpagos Islands!

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Palworld
Open-World
Shooter
Survival
Systems
PC-1 PlayStation-1 Xbox-1
Top Critic Avg: 71/100 Critics Rec: 58%
Released
January 19, 2024
ESRB
T For Teen Due To Violence
Developer(s)
Pocket Pair, Inc.
Publisher(s)
Pocket Pair, Inc.
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
ESRB
T For Teen Due To Violence

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Fishing for Pals in Palworld
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Palworld's 0.6 Patch has introduced a ton of new content, including fishing. Learn how to start catching Pals today!

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How to Get Extra Technology Points After Hitting Max Level in Palworld
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It can be hard to earn technology points after hitting max level, but here are some surefire ways to unlock everything on your technology tree.

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Palworld: How to Get Predator Cores
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Predator Cores only drop from Predator Pals, boss-like versions of the game's regular pals, located all throughout the map.

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Palworld: How to Unlock Extra Accessory Slots
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To unlock the two extra accessory slots in Palworld, you'll need to visit the Medal Merchant, a vendor located just south of Sakurajima Island.

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Palworld: How to Get Nightstar Sand and What to Do With It
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 Nightstar Sand can only be collected in the open world, and it only spawns in desert biomes at night.

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8 Best Base Locations in Palworld

These base locations in Palworld will give you everything you need—be it easy access to resources, natural defenses, and hidden treasures.

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10 Best Weapons in Palworld

From swords that double as resource tools to grenades, these Palworld weapons aren’t just the best—they’re game-changers.

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Palworld: Understanding Bounties
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Learn all about bounties in Palworld, including what they are, where to start, and the benefits of hunting!

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Palworld: The Basics of the Pal Labor Research Laboratory
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Learn how to obtain and make use of Palworld's Pal Labor Research Laboratory and start advancing your base to the next level!

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Palworld: The Basics of Expeditions
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Learn the best way to use expeditions in Palworld to help keep risks low and the rewards high!

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Palworld PS5 Release Seemingly Teased by Pocketpair Community Chief
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The monster-collecting game Palworld might soon be getting a boost of players on PS5.

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Palworld Update Teased in ID@Xbox Event WIth new Pals and More
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Pocket Pair teased new details about the summer Palworld update, including showing four new pals for the first time

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Palworld Arena PVP Showcased at Triple I Initiative
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The Palworld Arena was showcased at the Triple I Initiative, showing us a brief glimpse into Palworld PVP play coming this year

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Palworld Releases Dating Simulator April Fools Prank & Teases New Raid
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Love is in the air on the Palpagos Islands.

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First Palworld Raid Coming Soon With New Pal!
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PocketPair has announced that the first Palworld Raid is coming soon, and it will bring with it a new Pal that you can have join your army of minions

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Palworld: How To Get Technical Manuals And What To Do With Them
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These books are a must-read.

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Palworld: How To Get Carbon Fiber And What To Do With It
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Carbon Fiber has a ton of uses in the mid and late game.

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Palworld: How To Get Circuit Boards And What To Do With Them
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Pretty much anything that uses electricity needs a Circuit Board.

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Palworld: How To Get Cement And What To Do With It
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Cement doesn't have a lot of uses at first but you'll eventually need lots of it.

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Palworld: How To Get Polymer And What To Do With It
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Polymer is needed to craft most late-game weapons in Palworld.

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