Palworld Adds Fishing, Salvaging & Trust in Terraria Update

Palworld's massive Tides of Terraria update (v0.6.0) has arrived, introducing fishing, salvaging, expanded settlements, a Pal trust system, and more in one of the most substantial patches since the game's early access debut.

Exploring the Terraria Crossover

This landmark update features a special collaboration with Re-Logic's Terraria, bringing a unique dungeon filled with Terraria enemies where players can collect materials to craft exclusive gear. The terrifying Moon Lord now appears as a raid boss that requires teamwork to defeat.

Expanded Gameplay Features

• Fishing system with aquatic Pal discoveries
• Ocean salvaging mechanics using water-type Pals
• Three new island biomes with unique ecosystems
• NPC mission system with recruitable ally Zoe
• Enhanced Pal bonding through the trust mechanic
• Expanded player level cap to 65

Base and Combat Improvements

The update revolutionizes base building with:

• Expanded settlement layouts with more lively NPCs
• New functional buildings including hexolite mines
• Clean futuristic construction materials
• New weapon types including support-focused armaments

Arena and Multiplayer Enhancements

Competitive players will enjoy:

• New single-player challenge mode
• Customizable arena rules and bans
• Public Pal Box access
• Spectator mode for multiplayer matches

Notable Pal Changes

The update introduces:

• Swimming animations and water navigation
• New elemental skills for combat variety
• Anniversary skins for popular Pals
• Improved mount speed and stamina balancing

Developer Context

Despite ongoing legal challenges with Nintendo regarding alleged patent infringement, Pocketpair continues delivering substantial content updates. The developers clarified that certain adjustments were necessitated by the litigation while maintaining their commitment to Palworld's growth.

Available on Steam ($30) and Game Pass, Palworld broke sales records upon release, leading to a Sony partnership for expanded IP development. The PlayStation 5 version now features dedicated servers as part of this update.

For players exploring these new features, the developers have implemented numerous quality-of-life improvements including bulk storage functionality, revamped enemy indicators, and UI optimizations for managing Pals.