Palworld teases Side by Side update for winter 2026
Pocketpair has named Palworld's next major update Side by Side and teased a winter 2026 release window.
Palworld developer Pocketpair has teased the next major update for its monster-catching survival game, revealing the title Palworld: Side by Side and a release window of winter 2026. 1
The announcement appeared through Palworld's official social media, according to GameRant. It included a teaser image showing silhouettes of several bosses, including Zoey and Saya, but did not spell out what the update will add. 1
What we know
The teaser points towards a follow-up to Palworld's Version 1.0 launch, which arrived in July 2026 after more than two years in early access. Pocketpair has also previously hinted that Version 1.1 will include a major feature requested by players, although the studio has not yet explained what that feature is. 1
The wording around the teaser suggests players may need to make new allies to survive on Palpagos, but that is not confirmation of specific mechanics. For now, the firm details are the update's Side by Side title, its winter window and the promise of more information later. 1
Our opinion
This is a deliberately light teaser, but the restraint is useful: Side by Side has a name and a broad window without Pocketpair pretending that speculation is a feature list. The sensible takeaway is to watch for the next official announcement rather than treat the silhouettes or earlier hints as confirmed content.