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Palworld 1.0 Update Alters Pal Designs

WireByte Staff · July 12, 2026

Palworld developer Pocketpair has released the 1.0 version of the game, which includes hundreds of additions and changes. However, players have discovered that several Pal designs have been altered, making them less similar to their Pokémon inspirations. The updated designs have been met with a mixed reaction from players, with some praising the improvements and others expressing disappointment.

Key points

  • Pocketpair, the developer of Palworld, released the 1.0 version of the game with hundreds of additions and changes.
  • Several Pal designs have been altered, making them less similar to their Pokémon inspirations, such as Cinderace, Decidueye, Cobalion, and Galarian Meowth.
  • Players have reacted positively to the updated designs, with some praising the improvements on the Palworld Reddit thread.
  • The altered designs include Verdash, Robinquill, Fengallop, and Grintale, which have been made to look more distinct from their Pokémon counterparts.
  • The changes were not mentioned in the patch notes, but players discovered them upon playing the updated game.

Palworld 1.0 Update Alters Pal Designs

Palworld, the popular life simulation game, has received its 1.0 update from developer Pocketpair. The update includes hundreds of additions and changes to the game, but some players have discovered that several Pal designs have been altered.

The altered designs include Verdash, Robinquill, Fengallop, and Grintale, which have been made to look more distinct from their Pokémon counterparts. Verdash, for example, has become more squirrel-like, while Robinquill has lost its red cape. Fengallop now looks more deer-like, and Grintale's mouth has been redesigned.

Players have reacted positively to the updated designs, with some praising the improvements on the Palworld Reddit thread. However, others have expressed disappointment that the designs are no longer similar to their Pokémon inspirations.

The changes were not mentioned in the patch notes, but players discovered them upon playing the updated game. The 1.0 update is now available for players to download and experience the new changes for themselves.

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