{"rewrite":{"id":"r_e7d7264b140738332b349079","clusterId":"c_509d4230799c72d4d09528ea","slug":"palworld-developer-warns-players-to-delete-old-mods-before-1-0-update","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Palworld Devs Warn: Delete Old Mods Before 1.0 Full Release Or Risk Crashes","summary":"Pocketpair issued a warning on July 9, 2026, asking Palworld players to delete any old mods from the game folder before the 1.0 full release on July 10. The company said that because the 1.0 update changes game specifications, leftover mod files can cause crashes during startup or play, save data loading failures, and quest progression issues. Pocketpair stated that it 'sincerely supports mod culture' but recommended disabling mods, backing up saves, and verifying game file integrity on Steam. The full release added 47 new base Pals and 25 new subspecies, new areas including Tenyo Village and the World Tree, a revamped main story, and a level cap increase from 65 to 80. The 1.0 update also introduced an Awakening system using Gleamstones. The total player count for Palworld had exceeded 40 million as of July 8. On launch day, concurrent players on Steam surged past 470,000, ranking 4th on the platform behind Counter-Strike 2, PUBG: Battlegrounds, and Dota 2. A 30% off sale on Steam priced the game at 2,380 yen until July 10.","whyItMatters":"The warning highlights the tension between Pocketpair's stated support for modding and the necessity of a clean slate for the 1.0 update, which fundamentally changed game specifications and broke compatibility with older mods.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003ePocketpair\u0026#39;s warning came as part of a broader communication around the 1.0 update, which the studio described as the largest update in the game\u0026#39;s history. The patch notes originally spanned 27 pages in PDF format. The company specifically warned that simply disabling mods may leave files in the game folder that are loaded at startup, so players should physically delete or move mod files. It also suggested that starting a new game from scratch would allow players to fully experience the 1.0 content, though existing save data can be carried over. The 1.0 update added 47 new base Pals, 25 new subspecies, and new areas such as Tenyo Village and the World Tree. The existing Restricted Areas were revamped as protected areas established by ancients, and the story was reworked to connect exploration of Palpagos Island, tower boss battles, and the path to the World Tree more naturally. The player level cap was raised from 65 to 80, and new technologies related to ancient civilization were added. Player counts on Steam surged dramatically: from around 30,000 daily concurrent players before the update, the launch day saw 472,769 concurrent players, and the following day (July 11) the number exceeded 500,000. The Steam version was on sale at 30% off, the lowest price ever, for 2,380 yen until July 10. The PlayStation Store also offered a 30% discount.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Pocketpair says it 'sincerely supports mod culture' but warns that old mods can cause crashes, save data failures, and quest progression issues in Palworld's 1.0 update. Delete or move them.","twitterPost":"Palworld's 1.0 launch drew 470,000+ concurrent Steam players, but Pocketpair's mod warning shows the update broke compatibility. New areas, new Pals, and a new story await - but only if you clean out your mod folder first.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Pocketpair warned Palworld players to delete old mods before the July 10 full release, citing crashes and quest glitches. The 1.0 update added new areas, Pals, and a level cap increase, and the game saw over 470,000 concurrent Steam players on launch day. A 30% off sale is ongoing.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"4Gamer.net\",\"url\":\"https://www.4gamer.net/games/574/G057444/20260708033/\",\"title\":\"Palworld Surpasses 40 Million Total Players, Releases Special Retrospective Video, 30% Off Sale on Steam\"},{\"source\":\"4Gamer.net\",\"url\":\"https://www.4gamer.net/games/574/G057444/20260709056/\",\"title\":\"Palworld releases launch trailer for version 1.0, releasing July 10. 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