Palworld Sakurajima Update: Release Date, New Pals & Game Modes

announced its first major update at Summer Game Fest, and it includes so much content that the team said they weren't able to fit it all in the trailer. While has been receiving updates since it was released, none of them have been of the same scale that the Sakurajima update will be. Given the size of this update, it's essentially being considered an expansion, thanks to all the content that's coming with it.

The Sakurajima update is named after the island that's being added. Aside from an entirely new island to explore, players can expect to see other additions, such as new Pals, new bosses, new raids, new items, and an increased level cap. It looks like there won't be any shortage of reasons to jump back into, especially for players who've already done all they can with the currently available content.

Wondering what platforms Palworld is on, what platforms it’s coming to, whether it has crossplay, and whether it’s free? Here’s everything to know.

It won't be long before players can start exploring the new island since the release date for Sakurajima is set for June 27, 2024. Xbox players, in particular, might be looking forward to this release date since part of the update includes dedicated Xbox servers, and having dedicated servers tends to make the gaming experience much smoother. However, even solo players will find plenty to do once the update rolls out.

From the trailer alone, there's not an exact number given for how many new Pals are being added in the Sakurajima update. However, Pocketpair previously showed four of the new Pals during an IGN showcase in April, stating that they would be among the many new Pals coming in the summer update. The four previously shown Pals included a frog creature, what seems to be a peacock-inspired fire creature, a floating creature, and a mushroom dinosaur.

Then, the trailer shown at Summer Game Fest included glimpses of even more Pals that can be found on Sakurajima. There's a creature with claws that seems like