this Palworld best pals guide companion skips breeding and covers the tech tree instead. The Aquatic Construction Kit unlocks at level 23, Jetragon tech at level 70, crude oil extractors and large generators cost less to build, tree fiber output doubled, and World Tree Holy Water weight dropped from 1 to 0.1. Palworld guide 2026 readers also get the Pal Critic exchange change and the new Mount Obsidian side quest.
Palworld 1.0.5 Patch Notes: Two Specific Fixes
Version 1.0.5 released on 2026-09-15 with exactly two items: fixed an issue where terrain, building and other textures could load at significantly reduced resolution for some players, and fixed an issue where some map icon filters could unintentionally be turned off after the player respawned.
The blurry-texture fix
If terrain and buildings looked blurry during 1.0.4, that was a texture loading problem rather than a changed graphics setting. Version 1.0.5 is the fix for it.
Map icon filters turning themselves off
Losing map icon filters after respawning makes markers look missing. It never threatened a save, but it interfered with exploration, and 1.0.5 addresses it.
Palworld 1.0.3 Tech Changes: Why the Aquatic Kit Wins Biggest
Version 1.0.3 (2026-08-12) changed the Aquatic Construction Kit's tech unlock level from 66 to 23, dropped its Ancient Technology Point requirement from 4 to 1, and adjusted the materials and work amount required .
Level 23 puts water building in the mid game
Level 66 was a late-game gate while 23 lands mid-game, so you can start building on water well before you approach the level cap.
Ancient Technology Points went from 4 to 1
Ancient Technology Points come from ancient ruins and are scarce early. Cutting the requirement from 4 to 1 turns this tech from something you save for into something you grab on the way.
Palworld Jetragon Tech: Level 79 to 70
Version 1.0.3 also lowered Jetragon-related tech from level 79 to 70 and reduced the materials needed for the Pal Gear used to ride Jetragon .
Nine levels is a long time late in the game
Late-game levels carry heavy experience requirements, so the nine-level gap usually maps to a long stretch of play. For anyone who wants fast travel sooner, this is the change that matters most.
The material cut matters more than the level
Fewer Pal Gear materials means no repeat farming of a single drop for one item. Once you have Jetragon, build the Pal Gear immediately rather than stockpiling.
Watch out: these level and material values come from the v1.0.3 notes dated 2026-08-12. On an older client the interface will differ, so check the in-game technology tree .
Palworld Crude Oil and Fiber: Speeding Up the Base Chain
Version 1.0.3 reduced the build costs of the Crude Oil Extractor, High-Pressure Crude Oil Extractor and Large Power Generator, raised the oil output speed of both extractors, and doubled the Fiber obtained from trees .
| Item | Change | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Crude Oil Extractor | Cheaper to build, faster output | Open the line mid game |
| High-Pressure Crude Oil Extractor | Cheaper to build, faster output | Cheaper late-game expansion |
| Large Power Generator | Cheaper to build | Easier power setup |
| Tree Fiber | Output doubled | Cloth materials stop bottlenecking |
Base missions accept the high-pressure extractor
Official notes add that the base mission which previously required building a Crude Oil Extractor can now be progressed with a High-Pressure Crude Oil Extractor . You no longer need a low-tier unit just to clear the mission.
Doubled fiber removes a cloth bottleneck
Fiber is the base material for cloth, so doubling tree output eases tents, beds and gear. This is the most easily overlooked change in 1.0.3.
Palworld World Tree Holy Water and Ancient Armor: Where to Save
Version 1.0.3 adjusted World Tree Holy Water and Ancient Armor costs: Holy Water lasts longer, its weight dropped from 1 to 0.1, and it was added to the rewards for World Tree expeditions, World Tree fishing and the Large Fishing Pond, while the work amount needed to craft the Ancient Armor series was also adjusted .
Weight from 1 to 0.1 is an inventory upgrade
At 1 weight per bottle, Holy Water ate a large share of carry capacity. At 0.1, you carry roughly ten times as much, and its inclusion in multiple reward pools widens the supply.
Check the work amount before picking armor
Ancient Armor is late-game gear that consumes a lot of work amount, and the official notes reduced that requirement . Which piece to make first depends on the defense tier you actually need, not on stockpiling everything.
Palworld 1.0.4 Side Quests and the Pal Critic Exchange
Version 1.0.4 (2026-09-07) added two side quests, Beyond Dimensions and From the Far Side of the Moon. Beyond Dimensions can be accepted from an NPC at Fisherman's Point in Mount Obsidian, and the second progresses after clearing the first .
Pick the quest up on the way
Beyond Dimensions starts at Fisherman's Point in Mount Obsidian, a spot you pass during exploration, so collecting it while you are there beats making a special trip.
The Pal Critic exchange changed
The same update changed the Pals the Pal Critic needs: Sakurajima moved from Selyne to Dogen, and Sunreach moved from Bastigor to Faleris Aqua . If you are holding the old list, update it.
Palworld FAQ
Did 1.0.5 change any balance values?
A: No. Version 1.0.5 dated 2026-09-15 fixed two issues only: reduced-resolution texture loading and map icon filters turning off after respawn .
What level unlocks the Aquatic Construction Kit now?
A: Level 23, for 1 Ancient Technology Point . It was level 66 for 4 points before the change.
When can I ride Jetragon?
A: The related tech dropped from level 79 to 70 and the Pal Gear materials were reduced . Exact display values follow the in-game tech tree.
Does Ancient Bark still need high work suitability?
A: No. Version 1.0.4 lowered the work suitability required to gather Ancient Bark to level 1 .
Is fiber still worth farming deliberately?
A: Not really. Version 1.0.3 doubled the Fiber obtained from trees, so normal logging covers cloth needs.
Action Checklist
- Confirm your client is on v1.0.5 so texture and map icon issues do not confuse your reads.
- Prioritize the Aquatic Construction Kit in the mid game, now level 23 for 1 Ancient Technology Point.
- Near level 70, prioritize Jetragon tech and craft the Pal Gear early.
- Build crude oil production with the High-Pressure Crude Oil Extractor, which also clears the base mission.
- Pick up the Beyond Dimensions side quest while exploring Mount Obsidian.
- Update the Pal Critic exchange list: Dogen for Sakurajima and Faleris Aqua for Sunreach. Base layouts and work suitability tables live in the GameHub guides hub.
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