Palworld’s early access journey continues. Developer Pocketpair has launched update v0.6.2, bringing crucial fixes that many players—especially on PlayStation 5—have awaited. While this patch doesn’t add new content, it tackles significant technical issues and aims to stabilize gameplay across all platforms.
PS5 Autosave Bug Finally Addressed
One of the biggest changes in version 0.6.2 is the fix for a severe autosave bug affecting Palworld’s PlayStation 5 players. This bug, which first appeared after the 0.5.3 update in April, caused failed saves and corrupted data, leaving players unable to progress without losing hours of gameplay.
After weeks of investigation, Pocketpair found that the problem came from how the PS5 handled excessive save files. When too many autosave or backup files piled up, the system mishandled data, triggering errors like CE-100022-5 and CE-100096-6. It was a nightmare for players who had spent hours collecting and managing Pals.
To fix it, Patch 0.6.2 limits PS5 save files to 10. Existing save files beyond that won’t be automatically deleted, which helps protect player data while preventing new corruption. However, players who already have corrupted saves are out of luck. Pocketpair confirms that damaged data can’t be repaired. Some will need to delete their saves and start over.
Players with a PS Plus subscription might be able to recover an uncorrupted save from cloud backups if they made one before the bug appeared. Otherwise, starting from scratch is the only option.
Dimensional Pal Storage Glitch Resolved
Another key fix in the update addresses the Dimensional Pal Storage system. This feature lets players store extra Pals beyond their active party or base. Previously, certain conditions could cause stored Pals to disappear, creating frustrating gaps in players’ collections. The 0.6.2 patch fixes this problem and ensures stored Pals remain safe.
This issue reportedly dates back as far as the game’s 0.5.0 update, so some players might have seen Pals disappear for months.
Stability Improvements Across Platforms
Beyond these specific fixes, update 0.6.2 offers several general improvements:
- Memory Usage Optimization: Long play sessions sometimes caused crashes, especially on lower-spec systems. This patch improves memory use and should reduce crashes, helping players enjoy longer, smoother gameplay.
- Xbox Graphics Issue Resolved: Some Xbox players saw significant graphics problems under certain conditions. While Pocketpair hasn’t detailed the exact situations, they confirm this problem is now fixed.
The developers haven’t explained precisely what triggered these graphics issues, leaving some mystery about this fix.
Official Patch Notes for Palworld v0.6.2
Here’s a summary of the key changes in the July 10 update:
- Fixed an issue where Pals in Dimensional Pal Storage could disappear under certain conditions.
- Optimized memory usage to reduce the chance of crashes during longer play.
- Fixed an issue where graphics could deteriorate significantly in some Xbox cases.
- Fixed an issue where save/load processes could fail on PS5.
- Limited the number of save data items on PS5 to a maximum of 10.
- Data for players with more than 10 existing save files on PS5 will not be automatically deleted.
Pocketpair has apologized many times to affected players and reminded everyone that issues like these can still happen while Palworld remains in Early Access.
No New Content This Time — But A Step Toward Stability
It’s important to note that v0.6.2 focuses entirely on fixes and performance improvements, rather than adding new Pals, mechanics, or events like the recent Terraria crossover. Still, for many players, these changes are crucial, laying the foundation for smoother gameplay as Palworld develops further.
The July 2025 update is smaller than the earlier Terraria collaboration, but for those dealing with crashes and data loss, these technical fixes are essential.
Forging a Better Palworld Experience
While the update doesn’t bring new content, it’s a key step in stabilizing Palworld’s performance, especially for PS5 players who have faced months of uncertainty over their save files. Pocketpair remains committed to improving the game’s technical foundation, which is a good sign for future updates.
Whether you’re farming, battling, or capturing rare Pals, these improvements should make your adventures more reliable—and hopefully free of devastating data losses.
Stay tuned as Palworld continues to grow, with Pocketpair promising more updates and content during early access. Play Now!
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