Should Palworld Players Wipe Their Data for 1.0 This Week? Pocketpair Offers Official Advice

Pocketpair, developer of *Palworld*, has released official guidance on whether players should reset their save data ahead of the 1.0 update. The upcoming patch introduces major changes, including offshore base building, revamped raid mechanics, and a Sanctuary overhaul featuring rare Pals and drone systems. Coverage from *IGN*, *GamingBolt*, and *DLCompare.com* highlights these structural shifts, while *Mobalytics* and *IMDb* list confirmed new Pals arriving with the update.

The debate centers on whether existing progress—such as player-built structures, collected Pals, and raid preparations—will remain viable post-update. Pocketpair’s advice, as reported by *IGN*, suggests a data wipe may be necessary to avoid compatibility issues or unintended disadvantages. Outlets emphasize the scale of changes, with *GamingBolt* noting the introduction of offshore bases as a key feature, while *DLCompare.com* describes the Sanctuary overhaul as a high-risk, high-reward alteration for players.

Players should monitor Pocketpair’s official channels for final confirmation on data migration or wipe requirements. Those undecided may need to balance nostalgia for current progress against the allure of fresh-start bonuses or exclusive 1.0 content.