Palworld Update 0.1.4.0 Notes

Palworld Patch Notes for Update 0.1.4.0

Palworld has received a significant update, 0.1.4.0, addressing numerous issues plaguing the game. This update tackles critical stability problems, player-related glitches, base AI malfunctions, and key configurations. Let’s delve into the detailed patch notes.

Major Issues

This update focuses heavily on fixing game-breaking issues and ensuring the overall stability of the game. The following are the key improvements aimed at fixing the major crashes and malfunctions players reported.

• Game Crashes: The update resolved game crashes under specific conditions. This addresses a critical concern that caused significant disruption to gameplay.
• Pal Capture Glitch: The problem of capturing another player’s Pal with only 30% HP or less, through a specific sphere, has been fixed. This prevents unfair advantages in player interactions.
• Enemy Pal Glitches: Enemy Pals phasing through and getting stuck within walls after charging attacks is now resolved. This eliminates a major gameplay annoyance.
• Guild Crash: The game crash and save data corruption after a guild reaches 7,000 captured Pals is fixed. However, existing corrupted save data remains unrecoverable after this update.

Players Issues

Several player-centric issues have been addressed, enhancing the overall experience and fixing balance concerns.

• Double Damage: The issue of receiving double damage on dedicated servers or in co-op has been resolved.
• Over-Encumbered Movement: Players experiencing extremely slow walking speed after being heavily encumbered have seen their movement speed restored to normal functionality.
• Mounting Glitches: Characters no longer glitch through walls after dismounting from their Pals.
• Lifmunk Effigy Bug: The glitch where memory rest drugs reset Lifmunk Effigy bonuses has been resolved. This ensures consistent buffs for players.
• Incorrect Armor Placement: The problem of placing armor in the wrong slots has been addressed.
• Mounted Camera Optimization: The camera angle when mounted on Pals has been improved for better visibility during gameplay.

Base Issues

Addressing the myriad of issues with base functionalities and Pal AI is central to this update.

• Pal Breeding Adjustments: Breeding Pal requirements have been tweaked to prevent hunger-related issues and unwanted Pal removal from breeding assignments.
• Keybinding Changes: The default key for lifting Pals has been altered (PC: F to V, Console: X to Y) to prevent accidental actions.
• Fire Spreading Optimization: The rate and range of fire spreading on wooden structures have been adjusted for improved gameplay balance.
• Manual Assignment Fix: The inability to manually assign Pals has been rectified, ensuring players have control over their Pal companions.
• High-Level Relaxaurus Issue: The problem of a high-level Relaxaurus destroying the base during raids has been resolved.
• Pal Stuck Issues: New configurations have been added to prevent Pals from getting stuck in various situations.
• Transport Pal Issue: Transport Pals no longer get stuck and drop their cargo.
• Logging Pal Glitch: Logging Pals no longer continue processing cut-down trees indefinitely.
• Base Pal Fall Damage: The issue causing Base Pals fatal injuries from unexplained fall damage has been resolved.
• Floating Base Pals: Base Pals no longer float or suspend mid-air under specific conditions.
• Base Pal Floor Navigation: Base Pals can now navigate through floors built on multiple levels.

Key Configuration

This update enhances keybinding customization and provides more control over game actions.

• Mouse Side Key and Numeric Pad Support: New key configuration settings have been added to support mouse side keys and numeric keypad for input flexibility.

Other Changes

Beyond the fixes, general improvements to the game experience have also been implemented.

• Text Corrections: Minor incorrect text elements have been corrected.
• Anti-Cheating Measures: Enhanced anti-cheating measures have been implemented to discourage cheating and hacking activities, particularly focusing on the recent Radar Sphere incident.
• UI Optimization: The UI key guide has been optimized for better clarity and usability.
• Pal Throwing Guidance: A new UI element has been added to provide visual guidance on the target location when lifting Pals.

More Updates in the Coming Days

While specific details on future patches are not provided, Pocketpair is actively working to resolve remaining issues and enhance the gameplay experience in future updates. Expect continued optimization and bug fixes as the developers refine the game for a more enjoyable and stable experience.