What happened?
Pocketpair announced that the next major update Palworld Side by Side will arrive this winter of 2026. The announcement came with the results of the Palworld Global Popularity Poll 2026, held in September. The top-voted Pals were Sekhmet, Solenne and Chillet, while the favorite characters were Zoe, Auri and Saya.
The official teaser for the Palworld Side by Side update shows the silhouettes of these three main characters, generating speculation in the community about possible recruitment of tower bosses. However, Pocketpair has not yet confirmed specific content details, promising more information soon. The update is free for all game owners. Details via Gematsu.
Why is this important?
Palworld maintains a strong player base since the early access launch and version 1.0. A major winter update helps maintain engagement, especially after the game's success on multiplatform (PC, PS5, Xbox Series and Xbox One). The poll shows that Pocketpair listens to the community to guide future content for the Palworld Side by Side update.
What changes in practice?
Players should expect substantial news in the winter, possibly involving the popular characters. The game remains available on Steam and Microsoft Store. Stay tuned to Pocketpair's official networks for more details on the Palworld Side by Side update.
Image credit: Pocketpair — Source: Gematsu / Official announcement
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