Palworld Reveals Poll Winners Ahead of Side by Side Update Coming in Winter 2026
Sekhmet and Zoe topped their categories, Pocketpair says the poll drew more votes than last year, and Side by Side's teaser shows three unidentified Pals.
Sekhmet and Zoe claimed first place in their respective categories in Palworld’s 2026 Global Popularity Poll. Pocketpair also announced that Palworld: Side by Side will arrive in Winter 2026.
Side by Side’s teaser art shows three Pals hidden in shadow beneath the update’s title and Winter 2026 release window. Pocketpair has not identified the figures or detailed what the update will add.
Solenne finished second and Chillet third in the Pal category. Among characters, Auri placed second and Saya third. Pocketpair said the poll drew more votes than last year in its results post.
The ballot included more than 280 Pals, along with eligible human characters. Players can find the full rankings and per-language breakdowns on the Global Popularity Poll website.
Palworld: Side by Side is scheduled for Winter 2026. Pocketpair said more information is coming soon, but has not provided a more specific date in the announcement.
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Palworld
Developed by PocketPair
Palworld is a multiplayer open-world survival game that combines creature-collecting with crafting, base-building, and combat. Set on the Palpagos Islands, players capture and tame animal-like creatures called Pals, which can be used as mounts, combat partners, or workers at player-built bases. The game incorporates firearms and darker satirical elements into the monster-taming formula.
- Genre Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Indie
- Platforms Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One
- Perspective Third person
- Modes Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
- Release July 10, 2026
- Publisher PocketPair
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