Palworld Side by Side FAQ
Quick answers about Palworld's next update, Side by Side. This section of the Pal Stars Palworld Side by Side Update guide covers when does palworld side by side come out? for Palworld 1.0, with every answer visible on the page.
Updated for the current Palworld patch

- ✓When does Palworld Side by Side come out?
- ✓What's new in Palworld Side by Side?
- ✓Is Side by Side free?
- ✓What is the current Palworld version?
When does Palworld Side by Side come out?
Pocketpair has only confirmed Winter 2026. No exact date has been announced yet. We'll update our /guides when one is.
What's new in Palworld Side by Side?
Nothing has been confirmed beyond the name and release window. Features you see listed elsewhere are speculation until Pocketpair reveals them.
Is Side by Side free?
Pocketpair hasn't said. Palworld's past content updates were free for owners of the game.
What is the current Palworld version?
v1.0.5, a bug-fix build that fixed textures loading at reduced resolution for some players.
Who won the Palworld popularity poll 2026?
Sekhmet won the Pal category and Zoe won the character category.