Should Palworld Players Wipe Their Data for 1.0 This Week? Pocketpair Offers Official Advice
Pocketpair has issued official guidance on whether players should wipe their data ahead of the highly anticipated Palworld 1.0 update.
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The brief
Pocketpair is preparing for the release of Palworld 1.0, which will introduce offshore base building, revamped raid mechanics, and a sanctuary overhaul. The developer has provided an approximate release time for the update.
Coverage from IGN and IGN Nordic emphasizes a contradiction in official advice: while players are not required to wipe their data, the developer suggests that they really should. Other reports from GamingBolt and DLCompare.com focus on new gameplay elements, including drones and rare Pals.
Attention is now on the specific release timing for the 1.0 update and how players will implement the recommended data wipes.
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Quick answers
Do players have to wipe their data for the 1.0 update?
According to IGN Nordic, the developer stated that players do not need to wipe their data, though they are advised that they really should.
What new features are included in Palworld 1.0?
New additions include offshore base building, revamped raid mechanics, drones, and a sanctuary overhaul.
Who is the developer providing the advice?
The official advice is being provided by Pocketpair.
Coverage (8)
- Palworld 1.0 launches July 10: you may want a new save en.softonic.com · 6h ago
- Palworld developer confirms when the version 1.0 update will go live Eurogamer.net · 6h ago
- All Confirmed New Pals Coming in Palworld 1.0 Mobalytics · 6h ago
- Palworld Highlights Important Changes Ahead of 1.0 Update IMDb · 6h ago
- Palworld 1.0 Includes Offshore Base Building, Revamped Raid Mechanics, and Much More GamingBolt · 6h ago
- Rare Pals, drones, and chaos: Palworld’s Sanctuary overhaul looks wild DLCompare.com · 6h ago
- Palworld Dev Offers Approximate Release Time for 1.0 Update, Says Players Do Not Need to Wipe Their Data but They Really Should IGN Nordic · 6h ago
- Should Palworld Players Wipe Their Data for 1.0 This Week? Pocketpair Offers Official Advice IGN · 6h ago
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