On what date did Palworld enter early access for Windows and Xbox?

Palworld entered early access for Windows and Xbox on January 19, 2024.

Pocketpair released the game on PC through Steam Early Access and on Xbox through the Xbox Game Preview program. It was also available through Xbox Game Pass from launch, giving subscribers access on supported Xbox consoles and Windows PC. The simultaneous release helped Palworld attract a large audience immediately.

The January 19 launch was a major commercial and cultural moment for the game. Palworld sold more than one million copies during its first eight hours and reached two million copies within its first 24 hours. Its sudden popularity also caused server pressure and helped it become one of Steam’s most-played games.

Early access means the game was playable but still in development. Pocketpair continued to plan new content and improvements, including additional features and multiplayer updates. The date is sometimes confused with June 5, 2021, when Palworld was revealed, or with later platform announcements; neither date marked its Windows and Xbox early-access launch.