Palworld costs €28.99 on Steam, and it’s a one-time purchase with no subscription. If you have Game Pass, it costs you nothing extra, since the game has been in it from day one. In this article you’ll find how much you pay where, what you get for the money after the release of version 1.0, and whether it makes sense to wait for a sale. To see whether the game suits you, check our overview of what Palworld is and how Pals work in it.
How much Palworld costs
| Where | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam (PC) | €28.99 | One-time purchase |
| Xbox Game Pass | included in the subscription | Xbox and PC, nothing extra to pay |
| PlayStation Store (PS5) | varies by region | The price differs, and the game also shows up in sales there |
The Steam price above is listed in euros, so if you pay in another currency, the final amount depends on your card’s exchange rate at the time of purchase. As of 11 September 2026, the game was not on sale on Steam.
Game Pass is the cheapest route
Palworld has been in Game Pass since its release in January 2024, and that’s one of the reasons it had such a huge launch: it reached millions of people who didn’t have to buy anything. If you already have a subscription or are thinking about one, it’s clearly the most sensible way to try the game.
There’s one catch: the game stays in the catalog only for as long as the publisher wants it there. If you want to keep it for good, buying it on Steam is the safe bet, and it’s also the only version where community-made translations and Steam Workshop work.
What you get for the price
Since 9 July 2026, Palworld has been at version 1.0, which means it’s finished. That’s a significant difference from the time it was sold in early access: you’re not buying a work in progress and waiting to see whether the developers finish it.
The price covers the full game for solo and multiplayer, co-op, and the option to run your own server. No subscription, no season pass.
Is it worth waiting for a sale?
Palworld has sold in enormous numbers and regularly appears in big Steam sales. If you’re not in a hurry, a discount will come sooner or later. But at around €29, the saving is small, and the game is finished, so waiting gets you nothing except a lower price.
A more sensible approach: if you have Game Pass, play it there. If it hooks you and you want to own it permanently, buy it on Steam, on sale if you like.
Where not to buy it
With a game this popular, lots of key resellers pop up. Their price tends to be a few euros lower, but on a one-time €29 purchase that’s not a saving worth the risk of an invalid or region-locked key. Buy it on Steam or in your console’s official store.
FAQ
€28.99 on Steam, as a one-time purchase.
No. It’s a one-time purchase, not a free-to-play game. With Game Pass, though, you pay nothing extra for it.
Yes, on Xbox and PC, since the game’s release in January 2024.
No. The game has no subscription and no season pass.
No. Since 9 July 2026, Palworld has been at version 1.0, which means it’s finished. Early access is over.