Overview of Update 0.5.3 for Palworld
- Update 0.5.3 addresses significant bugs, notably memory leaks and autosave complications on PS5.
- Pocketpair is actively working on periodic updates as part of the journey toward Palworld’s 1.0 launch.
Pocketpair has launched Palworld Update 0.5.3, designed to enhance the gaming experience by resolving several persistent issues. This update is relatively minor compared to earlier patches, focusing specifically on critical bugs that have affected gameplay.
Palworld has emerged as an unexpected blockbuster in 2024, selling over seven million copies within just five days of its release. To build on this extraordinary success, Pocketpair has committed to regular updates, including the recent Feybreak update that expanded the game world with a substantial new island. Notably, the game has garnered over 32 million players, thanks to sales across various platforms such as Steam and Xbox Game Pass.
The latest patch, Update 0.5.3, is one of the smaller updates to land in 2025. Its primary goal is to rectify three serious bugs: it addresses a memory leak linked to dedicated servers, resolves an autosave bug specifically for PlayStation 5 players, and fixes an issue where server save data could roll back under certain settings. Although the autosave issue on PS5 has been addressed, Pocketpair cautions players that it may still occur in specific scenarios. Gamers experiencing this bug are encouraged to report it for further investigation. The patch additionally improves overall gameplay by correcting various other minor bugs.
In comparison, Update 0.5.3 is considerably less extensive than Update 0.5.0, which was released in late March and introduced crossplay capabilities along with an enhanced storage system for Pals.
These recent upgrades signify Pocketpair’s dedication to refining Palworld towards its eventual 1.0 version. In January, the developer laid out a roadmap for early access content, detailing upcoming features. While several enhancements, including crossplay, have been successfully integrated, other anticipated additions, such as a final boss, are still forthcoming.
The future of Palworld remains somewhat unpredictable. John Buckley, the game’s communications director, recently indicated that Pocketpair is open to the possibility of releasing the game on the Nintendo Switch 2, provided it can run smoothly on the new hardware. However, the ongoing legal disputes between Pocketpair and Nintendo regarding alleged patent infringements complicate this potential release.
Patch Notes for Palworld Update 0.5.3
Bug Fixes:
- Resolved the PS5 autosave issue.
- Fixed a bug related to server save data rolling back under certain configurations.
- Addressed a memory leak occurring on dedicated servers.
- Corrected various minor bugs.
Pocketpair has acknowledged the numerous reports received concerning the PS5 autosave bug. Collaborating with players has helped identify likely causes, leading to this comprehensive fix. Nevertheless, the team continues to explore the issue to ensure complete resolution, aware that the bug may persist in certain instances. Players are invited to share details of their experiences to aid in further investigations.
Those wishing to report ongoing issues can do so using the following link:
Pocketpair extends its gratitude for the community’s continued support and patience regarding these issues, as they strive to enhance the Palworld experience.