Palworld Major Update v0.5.0 Is Live — Raids, New Pals, and a Revamped Base System
Pocketpair has released Palworld v0.5.0, the game's most content-heavy update since early access launch. The update adds 15 new Pals, introduces the first official raid system supporting up to 32 players, and overhauls the building and automation systems alongside sweeping combat balance changes.
15 New Pals Added
Featured New Pals
| Pal Name | Element | Work Skills | Notable Trait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcanix | Fire / Dragon | Kindling, Mining | Rideable; enables flight when mounted |
| Glaciora | Ice | Cooling, Farming | +30% work efficiency near water |
| Thunderclaw | Electric | Generating Electricity, Manufacturing | 2x speed at electric facilities |
| Silkwurm | Grass | Handiwork, Farming | Auto-produces advanced textile materials |
| IronGolem | Ground / Dark | Mining, Smelting | Increased rare ore drop rate |
The remaining 10 new Pals can be found and captured in newly added biome zones and dungeons.
Raid System — Up to 32 Players
Palworld's first official raid content is here.
Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Max Players | 32 (multiplayer servers) |
| Raid Bosses | 3 (Normal / Fortified / Legendary difficulty) |
| Entry Requirements | Player level 40+, Pal level 30+ |
| Rewards | Exclusive Pal skins, rare equipment blueprints, raid-exclusive crafting materials |
Raid Boss Roster
- 1Magma Lord — Fire element; uses lava terrain as a combat mechanic
- 2Storm King — Electric/Wind element; summons lightning strikes and wide AoE attacks
- 3Frost Titan — Ice element legendary boss; can freeze the entire map
Combat Balance Changes
Player Weapons
| Weapon | Change |
|---|---|
| Rocket Launcher | Damage -10%; explosion radius unchanged |
| Semi-Auto Rifle | Fire rate +15% |
| All Bows | Piercing arrow hit detection improved |
| Freeze Grenade | Freeze duration 2s → 3s |
Pal Abilities
| Pal / Ability | Change |
|---|---|
| Lamball — Shield Technique | Cooldown -30% |
| Penking — Aqua Burst | Damage +20% |
| Lyleen — Nature's Wrath | Range increased; added damage-over-time component |
| All boss-tier Pals | HP +5–10% (raid balance) |
📸 Screenshots
Building & Base System Improvements
- ▶Build Mode Overhaul: Improved grid snapping precision; copy/paste structure feature added
- ▶Conveyor Automation: Item transport path optimization; reduced routing errors
- ▶Base Level Cap: Increased from 20 → 25
- ▶Storage Capacity: Default storage size increased by 50%
- ▶Pal Assignment UI: Drag-and-drop work station assignment completely redesigned for clarity
Bug Fixes
- ▶Fixed Pals disappearing after joining a multiplayer server
- ▶Fixed structure collision mesh errors in specific base configurations
- ▶Fixed Pal Sphere passing through targets without triggering capture
- ▶Fixed infinite fall damage loop triggered in specific terrain types
- ▶Fixed game freeze during certain item crafting sequences
Official Update Trailer
Community Reaction
Response on Reddit r/Palworld and the official Palworld Discord has been enthusiastic.
""The raid system is exactly what Palworld needed to keep people coming back. Now we actually have a reason to team up with bigger groups." — Reddit r/Palworld
""Volcanix is both adorable and broken. A flying fire dragon mount that also mines? Yes please." — Palworld Official Discord
""The new Pal assignment UI alone saves me like 20 minutes every time I set up a base. Quality of life win." — Steam community post
The update appears to have successfully reinvigorated the player base, with concurrent Steam player counts showing a sharp spike in the first 48 hours post-launch.