Yes, Palworld now has full PvP multiplayer features, thanks to its explosive 4v4 arena battles introduced in the Sakurajima update. Players command teams of up to three Pals, bring their favorite firearms (yes, miniguns included), and duke it out on a remote island—no friendly fire to worry about, but plenty of chaos. No bots or ranked ladders yet, just pure, fast-paced brawling for bragging rights. Want the details, strategies, and maybe a few survival tips?
That question was finally answered with the Sakurajima update in June 2024, which dropped the highly anticipated 4v4 PvP Arena. The setup is pretty straightforward: two teams of four players, each fielding up to three Pals apiece, face off in a dedicated arena on a remote island.
No, you can’t just challenge some random person wandering the countryside—these matches require everyone to be on the same multiplayer server, so you’ll need to coordinate with your would-be rivals.
The matches themselves are a blend of chaos and strategy, with players able to directly control one Pal while their other two act on their own. [The PvP Arena is located on a small island southeast of the map, just below the Tower of the PIDF, and is easy to miss if you haven’t explored or removed the fog of war.] Guns? Absolutely—rifles, miniguns, and even medical items are allowed, though thankfully your hard-earned ammo and consumables are refunded when the dust settles.
Dive into wild 4v4 battles where you command one Pal, unleash firepower, and get all your precious ammo back afterward.
Victory comes either by wiping out the opposing team or simply surviving until the timer runs out, and yes, you can ride your Pals into battle, which tends to make things even more unpredictable.
Team damage is switched off, which is good news unless you enjoy “accidentally” sabotaging your friends. The arena is a fixed size, so don’t expect sprawling tactical masterpieces—there’s really nowhere to hide. Multiplayer support in Palworld also extends outside the arena, letting up to 32 players share a server for exploration, crafting, and capturing Pals together.
No bots here, either; you’re only up against other players, and, for now, there’s no ranked ladder or alternate game modes. Just pure, fast-paced brawling.
With mobile support on the horizon and talk of future matchmaking upgrades, Palworld’s PvP is still evolving. For now, though, it’s a fun, frantic way to settle scores—just don’t expect a level playing field if someone shows up with legendary gear. That’s, uh, definitely still a work in progress.