Pocketpair has announced that Palworld will not see a price increase when it officially launches out of early access with version 1.0. The survival and crafting game will remain priced at $29.99, a decision the developer has framed as "a small way of saying thank you" to the game's player base for their continued support.
In a social media post, Palworld stated, "After much thought, we have decided not to raise the price of Palworld following the 1.0 release and will keep it at $29.99." The developers expressed pride in the game's journey, noting that player support has led to success beyond their expectations. "We are incredibly proud of how far Palworld has come. Thanks to the amazing support of our players, it has become a success beyond our wildest dreams."
This decision contrasts with the common industry practice of increasing game prices upon graduating from early access. For example, Valheim is set to increase from $20 to $30 upon its 1.0 release. Typically, this price adjustment reflects the expanded content and improved state of the game compared to its early access version. Palworld's extensive 27 pages of patch notes for its 1.0 release suggest a significant amount of new content and refinements, making Pocketpair's choice to maintain the existing price point noteworthy.
The current $30 price point for Palworld offers a comprehensive package including existing features, new additions such as the wing pack, new Pals, and world map expansions like the World Tree. This approach is positioned as a celebration of the 1.0 launch, with the full impact of the updates yet to be experienced by players.