Palworld 1.0 Is Finally Here, But Developer Pocketpair Has an Important Warning for Modded Players
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
As Palworld prepares to launch its 1.0 version following years of early access, developer Pocketpair warns returning players that outdated mods can corrupt save files and cause crashes, advising a clean manual uninstall and save backup before updating.
Palworld is officially making the massive leap to its 1.0 launch after two years of early access updates, major content drops, and high profile industry hurdles. If you are dusting off your survival setup to jump back in, developer Pocketpair has shared a crucial Public Service Announcement regarding custom modifications. According to a recent Steam post highlighted by Rock Paper Shotgun, running outdated third party mods alongside the 1.0 overhaul is a fast track to broken sessions, persistent crashes, and completely corrupted save files.
Cleaning house before downloading the update requires a bit more effort than simply disabling your favorite additions through a mod manager. Pocketpair recommends starting by backing up your precious save data manually as an essential safety net. Next, players need to thoroughly scrub old mod files directly from the game directory or move them to a separate backup folder. Following that housekeeping, you should verify your game files through your platform launcher and ensure the unmodded game boots cleanly before applying the final 1.0 patch.
Keep in mind that removing long dormant mods might render certain legacy save files incompatible if they relied heavily on custom content. The studio advises holding off on reinstalling any modifications until creators have updated them to fully support the 1.0 release architecture. Alongside the technical warning, Pocketpair dropped a fresh launch trailer showcasing what is new in the definitive version of the survival hit, proving that the chaotic creature collection formula remains as engaging as ever.
Tags: Palworld, Pocketpair, PC Gaming, Mods, Survival Games
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun