If you thought Palworld couldn’t get any wilder, the Tides of Terraria update just shattered expectations. This isn’t just a Terraria-themed skin pack—it’s a full-blown crossover that brings new dungeons, gear, mechanics, and a whole ocean’s worth of content. Whether you’re here for the loot, the vibes, or to catch Terraria’s Eye of Cthulhu as a Pal (yes, really), there’s a ton to dig into.
Let’s break down everything that dropped with the Palworld Tides of Terraria update.
# What is the Tides of Terraria Update?
The Tides of Terraria is a free update for Palworld (v0.6.0), bringing together the chaotic survival energy of Terraria with Palworld’s open-world creature-collecting madness. Released on June 25, 2025, this update dropped across PC, Xbox, and PlayStation simultaneously.
# Key Highlights:
- Terraria dungeon with classic enemies
- Two new raid bosses: Eye of Cthulhu and Moon Lord
- 3 new island biomes
- 27 new catchable Pals
- New weapons and armor from Terraria
- Fresh systems like fishing, salvaging, and Pal trust
# All New Islands & Locations
There are seven new islands introduced in the Tides of Terraria update. Each one brings its own biome, loot pool, and exclusive Pals.
# Notable New Island Locations:
1. Sealed Realm of Terraria
- Location: -422, -796
- Home to the Terraria Dungeon and collab-themed mobs
2. Frostbitten Isle
- Coordinates: -80, -946
- Ideal for Ice-type Pals and Pure Quartz farming
3. Sunlit Isle
- Coordinates: 386, -461
- A tropical paradise loaded with Oil Nodes
4. Oasis Isle
- Coordinates: 885, 195
- Found in the desert biome, perfect for Oil farming
5. Isle of Decayed Treasures
- Coordinates: 610, -162
- Shipwreck-themed, great for treasure hunters
6. Isle of the Glacial Core
- Coordinates: 140, 637
- High-level zone featuring Neptilius and frost Pals
7. Phantom Isle
- Coordinates: -886, -186
- Shipwreck island filled with dark and water Pals
Tip: Use water or flying Pals like Nitewing or Surfent to reach these new zones quickly.
# Terraria Bosses & Dungeon Content
# The Terraria Dungeon
The Sealed Realm of Terraria isn’t just for show—it’s a full-blown dungeon packed with:
- Terraria enemies (Slimes, Demon Eye, etc.)
- Crafting materials for Terraria gear
- A Terraria-themed environment and loot system
# New Raid Bosses
1. Eye of Cthulhu
- Can be fought and captured
- Also drops powerful boss loot
2. Moon Lord
- Endgame raid boss with enormous HP pool
- Requires teamwork and top-tier gear to beat
# Terraria Weapons & Armor Now in Palworld
Time to ditch your starter tools—Terraria weapons are now available in Palworld.
# Top Weapons:
- Terra Blade – Fires energy waves like in Terraria
- Meowmere – Yes, the cat-sword is real
- Vortex Beater, Charge Rifle, Boost Gun, Energy Shotgun
# New Armor Sets:
- Hallowed Plate Mail
- Moon Lord Mask
- Excalibur Armor Set
These gear pieces are not only cosmetic—many offer combat and stat advantages.
# New Gameplay Mechanics Introduced
The Tides of Terraria update isn’t just about flashy bosses and loot—it also completely changes how you play the game.
# 1. Fishing System
- Craft rods and bait
- Catch aquatic Pals or loot
- Use fishing ponds in your base
# 2. Salvaging System
- Ride water Pals to salvage resources
- Gather Coralum Ore and more from the ocean floor
# 3. Pal Trust Mechanic
- Build affinity with your Pals
- Higher trust = stat boosts
- You can even rest beside your Pals now (cozy, right?)
# 4. Missions and Quests
- NPCs now offer missions across islands
- Completing them increases village rep and unlocks rewards
# New Crafting Items, Buildings & Utilities
Here’s a look at the newest additions to your base-building and crafting systems:
# New Buildings:
- Pal Surgery Table – Change passive skills and Pal gender
- Hexolite Quartz Mine – New ore extraction system
- Large Incubator – Hatch multiple eggs at once
- Arena – Single-player challenge mode with leaderboards
# New Items:
- Whistles – Command specific Pal types
- Celestial Sigils, Coralum Ore – Craft advanced weapons
- Battle Tickets – Redeem for rewards in the Arena
# Full List of New Pals in Tides of Terraria
There are 27 new Pals added in the update, and they’re more than just aesthetic changes.
# Types of Pals Added:
- Terraria-themed (e.g. Eye of Cthulhu, Illuminant Slime)
- Water/Ice/Aquatic Hybrids (Ghangler, Whalaska, Munchill)
- Electric variants (Penking Lux, Celaray Lux)
- Dark and Ground types (Croajiro Noct, Turtacle Terra)
Each Pal comes with unique skills, drops, and work suitability levels for base tasks like:
- Watering
- Mining
- Cooling
- Planting
- Transporting
# Balance & Quality of Life Improvements
This patch also comes with a bunch of under-the-hood improvements:
- Mount speed rebalanced – No more sluggish rides
- Pal skill cooldowns tick down even when not summoned
- Neutral enemies have green HP bars, aggressive = red
- Durability system now toggleable in settings
- UI overhaul – Quick Pal preset access, bulk storage, etc.
# Is the Tides of Terraria Update Worth It?
Absolutely. This is Palworld's biggest update since launch—and probably one of the most ambitious crossover updates in any survival game to date. If you’re into creature collection, building, or just smacking a slime with a legendary sword, this update has something for you.
Whether you're hopping in for the first time or you’ve already sunk 100 hours into the game, now’s the perfect time to dive back in.
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