Palworld 1.0 Release Hits Steam Character Limit
Palworld 1.0's massive patch notes exceeded Steam's 32,000 character limit, prompting developer Pocketpair to release a new trailer and announce a fix without compromising content. The game's full release adds over 20 new pals and is out now. The update's size and scope have raised questions about game development and distribution.
Key points
- Palworld 1.0, developed by Pocketpair, was released on July 10, 2026, after over two years in early access.
- The game's patch notes exceeded Steam's 32,000 character limit, requiring a fix to accommodate the update's content.
- The patch notes were initially reported to be 40 pages long, with a character count of 65,000, more than twice Steam's limit.
- Developer Pocketpair released a new trailer for Palworld 1.0, showcasing the game's updated content and features.
- The update adds over 20 new pals, bringing the game's total content to a significant size and scope.
Palworld 1.0, the highly anticipated game from developer Pocketpair, has finally been released after over two years in early access. The game's massive patch notes, however, have caused a surprise issue on Steam, with the notes exceeding the platform's 32,000 character limit.
According to a post on X by Pocketpair's head of publishing and communications, Bucky, the patch notes were initially reported to be 40 pages long, with a character count of 65,000. This is more than twice Steam's limit, which has raised questions about the size and scope of the game's update.
In response to the issue, Pocketpair released a new trailer for Palworld 1.0, giving players a look at what to expect in the massive update. The trailer showcases the game's updated content and features, including over 20 new pals.
The update's size and scope have raised questions about game development and distribution. It remains to be seen how this will impact the game's reception and future updates.
For now, Palworld 1.0 is available on Steam, with the update's content and features available to players. The game's developer, Pocketpair, has announced that they have fixed the issue without compromising the content, and players can now enjoy the game's full release.
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