Palworld major update ‘Side by Side’ set for winter 2026
Pocketpair announced Palworld’s next major update, titled ‘Side by Side’. The update is scheduled for winter 2026, while its content has not yet been detailed.
Pocketpair will release Palworld’s next major update, titled ‘Side by Side’, in winter 2026. The developer has not yet disclosed what new content the update will add.
2026 popularity poll results
The company also published the results of the 2026 Palworld Global Popularity Poll. Held in September, the poll featured more than 280 Pals and in-game characters.
Pocketpair said the poll received more votes from players worldwide than the previous edition in 2025. Complete overall rankings and language-specific results are available on a dedicated results page.
Palworld is currently available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store.
What we know
- Pocketpair will launch Palworld’s ‘Side by Side’ update in winter 2026.
- The developer has not yet revealed the update’s content.
- The 2026 popularity poll included more than 280 Pals and characters.
- The poll received more votes than the 2025 edition.
Trust: Single source
- The story relies on one publisher. A second independent confirmation has not been established from the cited sources.
- Sources: Gematsu.
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