Terraria x Palworld: Palworld's "Tides of Terraria" Update Launches
Palworld's highly anticipated "Tides of Terraria" update was released today, June 25, 2025, marking a significant collaboration between Pocketpair and Re-Logic that introduces Terraria-themed content to the monster-taming game. This update arrives as Palworld faces an ongoing legal battle with Nintendo, which filed a lawsuit in September 2024 alleging copyright infringement due to similarities with Pokémon.
Key Highlights
Update Released: Tides of Terraria update (version 0.6.0) launched on June 25, 2025.
Major Collaboration: Crossover content from Terraria, including dungeons, weapons, and bosses.
Gameplay Additions: New fishing and salvaging mechanics, expanded settlements, and level cap raised to 65.
Legal Tensions: Palworld continues to battle Nintendo over alleged patent infringements.
Massive Player Base: Over 32 million players worldwide since launch in January 2024.
In-Depth Overview of the Update
The Tides of Terraria update, version 0.6.0, is a monumental addition to Palworld, bringing a wealth of new content that not only expands the game’s mechanics but also deeply integrates elements from Terraria. At the heart of this collaboration are the Terraria-related features, which seamlessly blend the two universes and offer players a fresh yet familiar experience.
Terraria-Related Features
Terraria Dungeon
The update introduces a unique "Terraria Dungeon" located in the newly added Sealed Realm of Terraria island. This dungeon is a direct nod to Terraria’s iconic environments, featuring architecture and enemies that fans of the 2D sandbox will recognize. Players can explore this dungeon to encounter Terraria-inspired monsters, such as the Eye of Cthulhu, which requires Giga Spheres or higher to capture. The dungeon is not just a visual treat but a functional space where players can gather Hallowed Bars, a new resource essential for crafting Terraria-style equipment.
Terraria Equipment
A suite of Terraria-themed weapons and armor has been added, enhancing Palworld’s combat system. The update includes six new weapons, such as the Meowmere and Terraprisma, which are iconic in Terraria for their unique abilities and aesthetics. Additionally, seven new armor pieces are available, designed to reflect Terraria’s style and provide strategic advantages in battles. These items are crafted using materials obtained from the Terraria Dungeon, requiring players to engage deeply with the new content to fully equip themselves.
Moon Lord Raid Boss
The most formidable addition is the Moon Lord, Terraria’s final boss, now integrated as a raid boss in Palworld. This boss represents the pinnacle of challenge in the update, demanding coordinated efforts from players and their Pals. The Moon Lord’s presence introduces a new layer of end-game content, where players must strategize and utilize their strongest Pals and equipment to succeed. Defeating the Moon Lord not only offers prestigious rewards but also solidifies the crossover’s impact on Palworld’s narrative and gameplay.
Terraria-Inspired Monsters and Pals
Beyond the dungeon and equipment, the update introduces Terraria-inspired monsters that can be captured and trained like Pals. These creatures, while not detailed in the X post, are implied to be part of the dungeon’s ecosystem, adding to the diversity of Palworld’s roster. The integration of these monsters aligns with Palworld’s core mechanic of capturing and utilizing creatures, making the Terraria elements a natural fit.
Broader Update Content
While the Terraria collaboration is the headline feature, the update also introduces a host of other content that enhances Palworld’s overall experience:
Fishing and Salvaging Systems: Players can now engage in fishing to catch new Pals and use a salvaging system to gather resources from the ocean, adding new layers to exploration and resource management.
New Islands: Three new island types—Tropical, Iceberg, and Shipwreck—expand the game world, each offering unique Pals and challenges.
Mission System and Pal Trust Mechanic: A new mission system allows players to help islanders and earn rewards, while the Pal Trust mechanic increases Pal stats based on time spent together, encouraging deeper bonds with creatures.
Settlement Overhaul and New Buildings: Settlements are larger and more lived-in, with new buildings like the Pal Surgery Table, Fishing Pond, and Hexolite Quartz Mine, which cater to both aesthetic and functional needs.
New Weapons and Skills: The update includes new weapons like the Charge Rifle and Energy Shotgun, alongside a range of new Pal skills, such as Geyser Gush and Hydro Slicer, which diversify combat options.
Legal Challenges with Nintendo
Filed in Tokyo District Court on September 18, 2024, Nintendo’s lawsuit accuses Pocketpair of infringing on Pokémon-related patents. Pocketpair has denied any wrongdoing and claims it has not been made aware of the specific patents in question. Despite the legal heat, the developers continue to push forward with high-profile collaborations like this one.
Fan Reactions & Community Buzz
Social media has been abuzz with praise for the update. Players and streamers are applauding the quality and scope of the new content. Still, the timing has reignited discussions about Palworld's sustainability amid mounting legal pressure and fierce competition in the genre.
What is Terraria?
Developed by Re-Logic, Terraria debuted in May 2011 and quickly grew into one of the best-selling video games of all time, with over 64 million copies sold. The 2D sandbox game features exploration, crafting, building, and combat in a procedurally generated world.
Key Features:
Deep crafting and exploration systems
Procedurally generated biomes
Frequent content updates and strong modding support via tModLoader
Terraria earned praise for its content depth and replayability, despite initial criticism for its lack of tutorials.
A Brief History of Palworld
Created by Pocketpair, Palworld blends open-world survival, monster-taming, and absurdist humor. The game debuted in early access on January 2024 for Windows and Xbox, with a PlayStation 5 version launching in September 2024.
Key Stats and Features:
32+ million players to date
2 million concurrent players on Steam at peak
Feybreak Island expansion in December 2024
Crossplay support added in March 2025
Palworld’s comedic spin—often dubbed “Pokémon with guns”—has made it a viral hit. However, the game’s legal entanglements with Nintendo remain unresolved as of June 2025.
Sources:
Palworld EN X Post, June 25, 2025
Insider Gaming, "Complete Palworld Tides of Terraria Update V0.6.0 Patch Notes—Terraria Collab, New Pals, & More," June 25, 2025
GamesRadar, "Palworld's big Terraria collab is coming next week...", June 18, 2025
Nintendo Life, "Nintendo Files Lawsuit Against Palworld Developer Pocketpair," September 19, 2024
Terraria Wikipedia Page, accessed June 25, 2025
Palworld Wikipedia Page, accessed June 25, 2025
Metacritic, "Terraria Reviews," March 27, 2013
Palworld Fandom Wiki, accessed June 25, 2025
News compiled and edited by Derek Gibbs and Steven Bubbles on June 25, 2025.