The highly anticipated Palworld Feybreak update, teased at The Game Awards, has arrived, bringing the largest expansion to the game since launch. Players eagerly explored the new Feybreak area, but the massive update introduced some glitches and balance issues across the Palpagos Islands. Developer Pocket Pair responded quickly with the v0.4.12 patch, addressing some of the most significant problems.
This patch, released as a welcome Christmas surprise, focuses on bug fixes and balance adjustments rather than new content. While players shouldn’t expect any new Pals or features, the improvements aim to create a smoother gameplay experience.
Pals Off to Work in PalworldPals heading to work, with improved pathfinding to prevent oil rig delays.
Addressing Key Issues
A major focus of the patch is resolving issues with Pals getting stuck during work tasks, particularly on oil rigs. This should now be resolved. Additionally, summoned Pals are now able to properly perform Lumber-related tasks, which was previously problematic.
A significant balance adjustment targets the Level 60 Xenolord raid, which many players found excessively challenging. The patch notes indicate that the difficulty has been adjusted, making this formidable boss more manageable.
Another fix addresses the overabundance of visual effects and animations associated with the cooling action, making it less distracting. While the removal of the Pal sphere throwing animation is still lamented by some players, this fix addresses a specific performance concern.
Patch Notes Details
The complete Palworld v0.4.12 patch notes, as provided by Pocket Pair, are detailed below:
- Fixed a bug where Pals would get stuck on oil rigs.
- Fixed a bug that caused Bjorn and Bastagor to become staggered when attacked.
- Fixed a bug that prevented the player from selecting and summoning a Pal if another Pal was already summoned.
- Corrected an issue with the Xenolord [Lv 60] raid being stronger than expected.
- Corrected an issue that was causing summoned Pals to not perform lumbering work correctly.
- Fixed an issue that was causing cooling work to produce too many effects and animations.
- Fixed several crashes.
- Other minor bug fixes.
Xbox Patch Delay
As announced by @Palworld on X, the Xbox version of the patch is slightly delayed due to certification requirements. Players on other platforms should be able to download the update immediately and return to challenging the Xenolord.
Festive Cheer Remains
Alongside the bug fixes, players can still enjoy the free Christmas-themed Pal skins introduced in the previous update, adding a touch of holiday spirit to the Palpagos Islands. Hopefully, this patch resolves any remaining issues with Pals occasionally spawning underground, ensuring a more festive experience for all.
