The latest Palworld update 1.000.014 (4.11) is available to download on PS5, PC and Xbox. According to the official Palworld 1.000.014 patch notes, the latest update introduces a Terraria crossover with the Meowmeow weapon, a new Feybreak Island, Predator Pals, expanded mechanics like Expeditions and Research, Hardcore Mode, and Random Pal Mode. Furthermore, the Palworld version 1.000.014 also rises player level caps, new strongholds and raids emerge, and overhauls in base building, UI, and balancing.
Palworld Update 1.000.014 Patch Notes – December 23, 2024
New Features and Content
Terraria Collaboration
- Meowmeow Weapon
⤷ A bullet-firing melee weapon added as part of the Palworld x Terraria collaboration.
New Island: Feybreak
- Exploration
⤷ Discover glowing sands, new Pals, and face the Feybreak Warriors with their missile battery camps. - Resources
⤷ Chromite: Detectable underground via metal detection tools.
⤷ Hexolite Quartz: Exclusive rare ore on Feybreak.
Gameplay Mechanics
- Expeditions
⤷ Send Pals on missions to gather supplies using the Pal Expedition Station. - Research
⤷ Conduct research at the Pal Labor Research Laboratory to unlock passives and boost base productivity.
New Challenges
- Predator Pals
⤷ Vicious Pals offering rare resources upon defeat. - Bounty NPCs
⤷ Hunt criminals across the Palpagos Islands for rewards. - Strongholds
⤷ Platform Oil Rig guarded by a powerful Attack Chopper.
⤷ Barge Oil Rig for beginners. - New Raid: Xenolord
⤷ Battle the mechanical dragon leading the Xeno army.
Additional Gameplay Options
- Hardcore Mode
⤷ Permanent death for players and Pals. - Random Pal Mode
⤷ Randomize Pal spawns globally or regionally.
Player and Base Updates
Player Updates
- New Items
⤷ Metal Detector, Pouches, Double Jump Boots, Air Dash Boots, Revival Potion, and more. - Level Cap Raised
⤷ Increased to level 60 with new technologies and bonuses. - Improved Mechanics
⤷ Sphere Critical hits and crafting experience buffs.
Base Improvements
- New Buildings
⤷ Large-scale Incubators, Guild Chests, Flea Markets, and more. - Foundation Customization
⤷ Japanese-style structures and sliding doors added. - Max Base Level Increase
⤷ Now up to level 30.
Weapons, Pals, and Skills
New Weapons
- Expanded arsenal including Laser Gatling Gun, Plasma Cannon, Beam Sword, and unique grenades like Dragon and Dark types.
Pals and Skins
- Christmas Skins for six Pals and redistributed limited-time skins.
- New Unique Skills for multiple Pals, including Flame Breath and Lightning Gale.
Skills Update
- New ground, dark, and dragon skills.
- “Rainbow Passive Skills” added for top-tier Pal optimization.
UI and Quality of Life
- Improved Technology filters, Pal Box sorting, and adjustable font sizes.
- Faster climbing speeds and better pathing for base raids and enemy movements.
- Players now gain XP for crafting/building outside their base.
Balancing and Bug Fixes
Balance Adjustments
- Bosses immune to stuns; stagger mechanics added.
- Adjusted Pal work suitability and selling prices.
Bug Fixes
- Improved base Pal movements and reduced terrain clipping.
- Fixed enemy AI and raid algorithms for smoother gameplay.
Other Additions
- New NPCs and a Free Pal Alliance Judicator added.
- 3 new songs added to the soundtrack (update required).
Advanced Gameplay Mechanics
Expeditions
- Deploy Pals via the Pal Expedition Station to gather supplies and resources autonomously.
Research System
- Use the Pal Labor Research Laboratory to unlock:
⤷ Permanent passives enhancing base efficiency.
⤷ Rewards tied to building improvements, like faster work speed unlocks.
Hardcore Mode
- Players and Pals face permanent death, heightening survival stakes.
Random Pal Mode
- By Region: Maintain regional spawn diversity.
- Complete Chaos: Fully randomized spawns across all zones.
New Challenges
- Predator Pals
⤷ Extremely difficult foes that drop rare resources when defeated. - Stronghold Boss: Attack Chopper
⤷ Guarding the Platform Oil Rig, it offers rich rewards and supplies.
⤷ A beginner-friendly Barge Oil Rig is also available. - Xenolord Raid
⤷ Face the dark mechanical dragon and its Xeno army.
Pals and Skins
Christmas Skins
Available for all players (requires ownership of the Pal):
⤷ Pudding à la Gumoss, Party Night Depresso, and more.
Redistributed Limited-Time Skins
⤷ Gold Relaxaurus, Sailor Quivern, Summer Chillet skins are now globally accessible.
New Unique Skills
Enhance Pals with abilities such as:
⤷ Flame Breath (Vanwyrm), Lightning Gale (Univolt), and Volcanic Fang (Blazehowl).
New Skill Tiers
- Introduction of Rainbow Passive Skills, enabling optimal Pal breeding and training.
⤷ Example: “Swift” promoted to this tier with reduced availability.
Pal Suitability Enhancement
- Use new technique books to improve Pals’ work suitability permanently.
Expanded Weaponry and Tools
New Weapons
- Includes Laser Gatling Gun, Beam Sword, Plasma Cannon, and a variety of grenades like:
⤷ Dragon Grenade and Ground Grenade.
Utility Items
- Metal Detector: Locates Chromite underground.
- Double Jump Boots & Air Dash Boots: For enhanced movement.
- Pouches: Expands inventory space.
- Revival Potion: Revive fallen Pals.
Elemental Treasure Chests
- Unlockable only by Pals of matching elements, offering rare rewards.
Base Building and Structures
New Buildings
- Large-Scale Electric Egg Incubator: Hatch up to 10 eggs simultaneously.
- Guild Chest: Shared items across multiple locations.
- Flea Market: Trade Pals and items with other players.
- Pure Quartz Mine: Infinite mining from your base.
Base Customization
- Japanese-Style Foundations: Includes sliding doors for aesthetic designs.
- Foundation Replacement: Upgrade walls and structures without demolition.
Upgrades
- Max base level increased to 30.
- Accumulator: Stores extra electricity for nighttime operations.
UI and Quality of Life
Enhanced UI
- Technology Screen: Added a filter function for easier navigation.
- Pal Box Improvements:
⤷ Add Pals to favorites with a single button.
⤷ Improved sorting for better organization. - Customizable Font Size: Adjust font size via settings.
- HUD Improvements:
⤷ Main HUD remains visible unless manually hidden.
Mouse and Keyboard Updates
- Close any window using the Tab key.
- Right Shift and Ctrl keys now register in key configurations.
Controller Updates
- Fixed walking issues when UI was opened while moving.
- Cutscene skip button changed to Y on controllers.
Balancing Adjustments
Game Mechanics
- Bosses now immune to stuns but stagger upon reaching high accumulation values.
- Technology unlock levels adjusted for smoother progression.
- Weight multipliers for items can now be modified in world settings.
Economy Adjustments
- Selling prices for certain Pals modified.
- Merchant stock and pricing revised.
- Ammunition crafting recipes updated.
Pal Balancing
- Adjusted work suitability for specific Pals:
⤷ Blazamut Ryu: Kindling 3 → 4.
⤷ Cryolinx: Added Transporting ability. - Legendary Pals now spawn at level 60 and can learn more powerful skills.
Skill and Recovery Adjustments
- Recovery from partner skills (Felbat and Lovander) increased from 6% to 10%.
Bug Fixes and Performance Enhancements
Bug Fixes
- Improved base Pal pathfinding to reduce instances of getting stuck.
- Fixed player falling through terrain after fast travel.
- Resolved enemy AI getting stuck in walls or failing to navigate effectively.
- Raid algorithm improved to ensure raids consistently reach bases.
Other Fixes
- Improved animations for player actions.
- Fixed raid timing inconsistencies for better challenge pacing.
- Many additional minor bug fixes to enhance stability.
Additional Updates
Crime System
- Expanded crime charges: “Obstructing Public Officials” increases criminal level further.
Dedicated Servers
- Added a setting to limit the maximum number of base buildings, improving server stability.
New Soundtrack
- Three new songs added; available via soundtrack update.
Previously, a major Palworld update 1.000.012 added new changes and fixes. Unfortunetly, players still having several glitches, including a black screen, sprint bug, high temperature, and audio issues. Today’s Palworld update 1.000.014 (patch 4.11) aims to fix some of these problems.
Download free Palworld update 1.000.014 on PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox.
