update · June 27, 2024
Palworld Sakurajima Update v0.3.1 Adds New Island, Level Cap, and Bases
Palworld update v0.3.1 introduces the Sakurajima island, an increased player level cap of 55, crude oil extraction, and new building systems. The patch also adds the Arena, an oil rig stronghold, and numerous quality-of-life upgrades.
Palworld version v0.3.1, titled Sakurajima, is a major content update that expands the island map, raises progression caps, and introduces new automated base building options.
New Exploration and Combat Content
Sakurajima island is now open for exploration, featuring the Moonflowers faction tower and new Pal species. The Desiccated Desert now houses a multiplayer Arena for player battles, while the ocean features a Rayne Syndicate Oil Rig stronghold yielding crude oil. Players can also encounter meteorite events, challenge tower boss hard modes, and fight the new Blazamut Ryu raid boss.
Progression and Resource Economy
The player level cap has been raised to 55, and the Pal capture bonus limit is now 12. Crude oil can be extracted via the new crude oil extractor building and refined into Plasteel for high-tier gear and spheres. A Medal Merchant has been added to exchange Dog Coins for rare items, alongside new permanent stat remedies and a Mysterious Accessory Box.
Base Building and Automation
The building system has been reworked with pillars, axis alignment, connecting defensive walls, and glass building materials. Base levels now cap at 25, allowing up to four bases per guild. Players can build sulfur and coal mines, a Pal Disassembly Conveyor, a refrigerated crusher, and a Pal Dressing Facility for cosmetic skins. Chests now support private locks, and Pals can be permanently assigned to specific facilities.
Player and Pal Enhancements
Pal Box capacity has doubled from 480 to 960 Pals. Lifmunk Effigy power enhancement now caps at 12. New weapons include a laser rifle, flamethrower, gatling gun, grenade launcher, and missile launchers. New passive skills like Philanthropist, Impatient, Infinite Stamina, Noble, and Nocturnal have been introduced alongside a variety of unique and elemental Pal skills.
Why this patch matters
Sakurajima is a massive expansion that addresses long-standing base-building frustrations while adding deep end-game progression loops.