Sakurajima Early Access Play Review

Palworld's Sakurajima Summer Update has just been released, and Game8 was lucky enough to get early access! Dive into our early play review to discover all the exciting new features and updates this summer expansion has to offer!

Sakurajima Early Play Review

Early Play Review Details
Sakurajima Island is A Refreshing New Scene! New Everything! Hooray for PVP Battles! Meteorite Events? Getting Past the Oil Rig Stronghold

Sakurajima Island is A Refreshing New Scene

The highlight of the update is the new Sakurajima Island, a picturesque location adorned with cherry blossoms and lush landscapes.

The island offers new environments to explore, each inhabited by a new variety of Pals, providing a refreshing change of scenery from the existing Palworld environments.

Sakurajima Location and How to Get There

New Island Means New Tower Boss

With a new island, comes a new Tower Boss. We have managed to locate a new Tower Boss, two graceful characters that are a delight to see but are deadly in battle.

The duo's combination of beauty and power makes them a difficult adversary. The fight against Saya and Selyne is tough and demands strategic planning, but defeating them does prove gratifying, especially when you have your Rocket Launcher out.

How to Beat Saya and Selyne

Beautifully Designed Dungeons

We managed to venture inside one of the Cherry Blossom Dungeons and although it shares the same floor pattern as existing dungeons, its design is distinct and captivating. The aesthetic of this dungeon is beautifully crafted, blending seamlessly with the island's overall theme.

Cherry Blossom Cave Dungeon Guide

What Are These Scraps?

These pieces of scraps on the floor are a new feature as well, and they are called Junkyards, which are not only found in Sakurajima but are featured in other locations as well. Once we got a closer look, we knew then that Palworld would have an easy and new way of looting without thinking of what kind of keys to bring.

Speaking of bringing keys, there is a new tool called the Lockpicking tool which makes everything easier! It's located in the Technology Tab. This is similar to the new Pal, Mimog's Partner Skill which is the Master of Unlocking, which basically does the same but Mimog does it for you!

Master of Unlocking Partner Skill and Effect

New Everything!

Opening the menu, we have noticed a lot of changes, particularly new additions to the game! The Paldeck has been expanded, the Technology Tab has more options now, and the Level Cap have increased!

New Pals

No.	Pal	Element	Work Suitability
49B	Gorirat Terra		Handiwork Lv. 1 Transporting Lv. 3 Mining Lv. 2
55B	Chillet Ignis		Kindling Lv. 2 Gathering Lv. 1
72B	Bushi Noct		Kindling Lv. 2 Handiwork Lv. 1 Lumbering Lv. 3 Transporting Lv. 2 Gathering Lv. 1
75B	Katress Ignis		Kindling Lv. 2 Handiwork Lv. 2 Medicine Lv. 2 Transporting Lv. 2
76B	Wixen Noct		Kindling Lv. 2 Handiwork Lv. 3 Transporting Lv. 2
95B	Quivern Botan		Planting Lv. 2 Handiwork Lv. 1 Transporting Lv. 3 Gathering Lv. 2 Mining Lv. 2
96B	Blazamut Ryu		Kindling Lv. 3 Mining Lv. 4
97B	Helzephyr Lux		Transporting Lv. 3 Electricity Lv. 3
99B	Menasting Terra		Lumbering Lv. 2 Mining Lv. 3
113	Selyne		Handiwork Lv. 3 Medicine Lv. 3 Transporting Lv. 3
114	Croajiro		Handiwork Lv. 1 Transporting Lv. 1 Watering Lv. 1 Gathering Lv. 1
115	Lullu		Planting Lv. 2 Handiwork Lv. 2 Medicine Lv. 2 Gathering Lv. 1
116	Shroomer		Planting Lv. 2 Handiwork Lv. 1 Lumbering Lv. 2 Gathering Lv. 2
116B	Shroomer Noct		Planting Lv. 2 Handiwork Lv. 1 Lumbering Lv. 2 Gathering Lv. 2
117	Kikit		Mining Lv. 1
118	Sootseer		Kindling Lv. 3 Handiwork Lv. 2 Gathering Lv. 1 Mining Lv. 2 Farming Lv. 1 - Bone
119	Prixter		Lumbering Lv. 3 Medicine Lv. 1 Gathering Lv. 1
120	Knocklem		Transporting Lv. 4 Gathering Lv. 3 Mining Lv. 3
121	Yakumo		Gathering Lv. 2
122	Dogen		Handiwork Lv. 3 Lumbering Lv. 2 Medicine Lv. 1 Transporting Lv. 2 Gathering Lv. 2
123	Dazemu		Gathering Lv. 2
124	Mimog		Gathering Lv. 1
125	Xenovader		Lumbering Lv. 2 Transporting Lv. 2
126	Xenogard		Mining Lv. 3

As we travel along Sakurajima, we cannot help but see new Pals scattered all across the Island, and there are a lot. So prepare your Pal Spheres and ready your Paldeck because the stakes have been raised!

The Pals are not exclusive to the Sakurajima island alone, however, as some exist even on other islands in Palpagos such as Mimog or the Dazemu.

New Technology

Level	Technology	Points	Description
N/A	Glass Slanted Roof	N/A	A slanted roof built on top of the wall to protect against rain and wind. It is sturdy because it is made of hard glass.
N/A	Glass Triagular Wall	N/A	A triangular wall built on the foundation. It is sturdy because it is made of hard glass.
N/A	Wall with Glass Windows	N/A	A wall with windows built on the foundation to prevent intruders. It is sturdy because it is made of hard glass.
N/A	Wooden Pillar	N/A	Columns to support the building. They are made of wood, so they are fragile.
N/A	Stone Pillar	N/A	Columns to support the building. They are made of wood, so they are reasonably sturdy.
N/A	Metal Pillar	N/A	Columns to support the building. They are made of wood, so they are very sturdy.
N/A	Glass Roof	N/A	A roof built on top of the wall to protect against rain and wind. It is sturdy because it is made of hard glass.
N/A	Glass Stairs	N/A	Stairs placed under the foundation or roof to allow climbing. They are sturdy because they are made of hard glass.
N/A	Wall with Glass Door	N/A	A door built on the foundation to serve as an entrance. It is sturdy because it is made of hard glass.
N/A	Glass Pillar	N/A	Columns to suppor the building. They are made of hard glass, so they are sturdy.
N/A	Glass Base	N/A	A foundation for building walls or structures on top. It is sturdy because it is made of hard glass.
N/A	Glass Wall	N/A	A wall built on the foundation to prevent intruders. It is sturdy because it is made of hard glass.
1	Pal Dressing Facility	N/A	Skin Modification Facility. A facility where you can change Pal's appearance to a special one. It allows the application of skins obtained outside of the game.
16	Lockpicking Tool v1	N/A	No key? No problem! These tools will allow you to try and pry open any treasure chest that would normally require a Copper Key.
22	Wall-Mounted Sign	2 2	A signboard to write on. Can be hung on walls.
22	Dazemu Saddle	4 4	Saddle for safely riding Dazemu.
28	Lockpicking Tool v2	N/A	No key? No problem! These tools will allow you to try and pry open any treasure chest that would normally require a Silver Key.
39	Glass Architecture Set	2 2	Set for building bases using glass. Allows building of glass foundations, walls, ceilings, stairs, and other things necessary for shelters.
43	Yakumo Saddle	4 4	Saddle for safely riding Yakumo.
45	Chillet Ignis Saddle	2 2	Saddle for safely riding Chillet Ignis.
46	Shroomer Saddle	2 2	Saddle for safely riding Shroomer.
47	Shroomer Noct Saddle	4 4	Saddle for safely riding Shroomer Noct.
49	Quivern Botan Saddle	5 5	Saddle for safely riding Quivern Botan.
49	Large Power Generator	N/A	A power generator fueled by Electric Pals. Larger and with improved power generation efficiency.
50	Crude Oil Extractor	2 2	Equipment required to extract Crude Oil from oil fields. It requires a power supply to operate.
51	Ultimate Sphere	5 5	Captures Pals when thrown. Almost no Pals can escape its flawless design. Requires Sphere Assembly Line II to craft.
51	Xenogard Saddle	3 3	Saddle for safely riding Xenogard.
51	Lockpicking Tool v3	N/A	No key? No problem! These tools will allow you to try and pry open any treasure chest that would normally require a Gold Key.
51	Cold Food Box	2 2	A feeding box that can be kept cold. Assign an Ice Pal to it and the food inside will be less likely to spoil.
52	Helzephyr Lux Saddle	3 3	Saddle for safely riding Helzephyr Lux.
52	Refrigerated Crusher	2 2	Facility that crushes ore and converts it into other materials. Requires a power supply and a Pal with Cooling suitability, but it's very efficient.
52	Sulfur Mine	N/A	Facility for producing Sulfur. Digging Sulfur is grueling physical work. Leave it to a Pal that is good at mining.
52	Hyper Glider	4 4	A glider for soaring through the air. Almost fast enough to keep up with airplanes. Can be made at production Assembly Line II.
53	Coal Mine	N/A	Facility for producing Coal. Digging Coal is grueling physical work. Leave it to a Pal that is good at mining.
53	Selyne Saddle	4 4	Saddle for safely riding Selyne
54	Pal Disassembly Conveyor	5 5	A dream-like facility that automatically butchers any Pal that is placed inside.
55	Blazamut Ryu Saddle	N/A	Saddle for safely riding Blazamut Ryu

We haven't really built anything, as we were more focused on exploration than anything else. But in the options menu, there are new technologies added in the Technology Tab and the level cap has been raised to Level 55!

List of New Technology

New Items

Item	Description
Life Lotus (L)	Large green flower that is extremely difficult to obtain. Needed to make Life Elixirs.
Speed Lotus (L)	Large orange flower that is extremely difficult to obtain. Needed to make Speed Elixirs.
Power Lotus (L)	Large red flower that is extremely difficult to obtain. Needed to make Power Elixirs.
Stamina Lotus (L)	Large yellow flower that is extremely difficult to obtain. Needed to make Stamina Elixirs.
Life Lotus (S)	Small green flower that is extremely difficult to obtain. Needed to make Life Remedies.
Speed Lotus (S)	Small orange flower that is extremely difficult to obtain. Needed to make Speed Remedies.
Power Lotus (S)	Small red flower that is extremely difficult to obtain. Needed to make Power Remedies.
Stamina Lotus (S)	Small yellow flower that is extremely difficult to obtain. Needed to make Stamina Remedies.
Carrying Lotus (S)	Small purple flower that is extremely difficult to obtain. Needed to make Carrying Remedies.
Carrying Lotus (L)	Large purple flower that is extremely difficult to obtain. Needed to make Carrying Elixirs.
Vital Remedy	Extremely valuable potion that permanently raises Health by a slight amount when consumed. Ineffective when used by Pals.
Vital Elixir	Extremely valuable elixir that permanently raises Health when consumed. Ineffective when used by Pals.
Stamina Remedy	Extremely valuable potion that permanently raises stamina by a slight amount when consumed. Ineffective when used by Pals.
Stamina Elixir	Extremely valuable elixir that permanently raises stamina when consumed. Ineffective when used by Pals.
Might Remedy	Extremely valuable potion that permanently raises attack by a slight amount when consumed. Ineffective when used by Pals.
Might Elixir	Extremely valuable elixir that permanently raises attack when consumed. Ineffective when used by Pals.
Speed Remedy	Extremely valuable potion that permanently raises work speed by a slight amount when consumed. Ineffective when used by Pals.
Speed Elixir	Extremely valuable elixir that permanently raises work speed when consumed. Ineffective when used by Pals.
Burden Remedy	Extremely valuable potion that permanently raises carrying capacity by a slight amount when consumed. Ineffective when used by Pals.
Burden Elixir	Extremely valuable elixir that permanently raises carrying capacity when consumed. Ineffective when used by Pals.
Crude Oil	A material that can be processed into various products. Obtained by installing a Crude Oil Extractor in an oil field.
Meteorite Fragment	Fragment of a rock from outer space. Contains large amounts of Paldium Fragment, which can be extracted by placing it in a Crusher.
Dog Coin	A mysterious coin. Apparently there are people who collect these. Mimog has it, but for some reason, it cannot be obtained by dismantling it.
Mysterious Mushroom Juice	Mushroom juice known for its incredibly uplifting effect. Drinking it significantly boosts work speed for a period of time, but greatly decreases SAN value.
Mysterious Mushroom	Mushrooms that are not suitable for eating raw. Eating makes one more prone to feeling hungry.
Blazamut Ryu Slab Fragment	A fragment of a stone tablet with Blazamut Ryu on it. You can create stone tablets by combining them.
Blazamut Ryu Slab	Slab depicting Blazamut Ryu. Offer to an Summoning Altar to summon a very powerful Lv. 55 Blazamut Ryu
Blazamut Ryu (Ultra) Slab	Slab overflowing with Blazamut Ryu's energy. Offer to a Summoning Altar to summon an inconceivably powerful (Lv 55) Blazamut Ryu.
Concentrated All-Purpose Pal Extract	A mysterious extract that can be injected into pals to unlock their potential. Raises Pal's rank by one. For some reason, a resentful voice can be heard from within...
Swee Hair	Hair dropped from a Swee. Fluffy and soft, it is used to make clothing.

Throughout our adventure, we have picked up some peculiar items that weren't really there before the update. These items are newly added to the game and some of the effects of these items are spectacular.

List of New Items and Materials

Hooray for PVP Battles!

One of the most exciting additions in this update is the introduction of PVP events. Players can now engage in 3v3 battles via online multiplayer, adding a competitive edge to Palworld.

This feature is the most awaited by all players and we had the chance to try it earlier! We must say that it holds great potential for attracting new players and fostering a vibrant community of competitive gamers. Once we went in, we thought we won't be coming out!

Arena Guide: How to Start PVP

Meteorite Events?

An entirely new event has been added to the game and is known as Meteorite Events. A meteor will appear and a Pal will spawn alongside it.

During one such event that happened somewhere in the Deserted Island, a wild Xenogard appeared with it, a new type of Alpha Pal that we eventually caught after a few hits here and there.

How to Find Meteorite Event

Getting Past the Oil Rig Stronghold

A new, challenging location called the Oil Rig Stronghold has been introduced. This area is heavily guarded, with a laser beam targeting players from a distance. The enemies here are formidable, each accompanied by their Pals for battle.

Navigating this stronghold is tough, and surviving it requires skill and preparation. Our attempts to conquer this area were met with intense resistance because different kinds of artilleries targeted us wherever we went. Luckily we made it out alive and discovered a new source of Crude Oil!

Oil Rig Stronghold Guide

Is The Sakurajima Update Worth It?

Yes, And It Was Worth the Wait

The Sakurajima Summer Update for Palworld is packed with new content and features that enrich the gaming experience. From the serene beauty of Sakurajima Island to the intense battles of the Oil Rig Stronghold, this update offers something for every type of player.

The feature that stood out to us the most, and I'm sure to a lot of gamers as well in the future, is the PVP Arena. This has been a much-awaited feature ever since Palworld was released, and it is a delight that Palworld included this in their summer update!

Get ready to explore, battle, and discover in this exciting new expansion!

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