The most significant "Hot" change in the move from 0.2.1.0 to 0.2.2.0 was the fix for "Infinite Stacking."

Before updating, always back up:

Copy the entire SaveGames folder to a safe location.

  • Applies to a radius around Kirigiri; lasts for N seconds with cooldown M seconds.
  • Works for players and Pals; stacks with cooking/shelter bonuses (see stacking rules above).

    • First, let's address the elephant in the room. Many players have been searching for "Kirigiri" in relation to this update. While "Kirigiri" is a name often associated with detective fiction, players were likely hunting for the new Oil Rig content, which brings a whole new level of difficulty and stealth mechanics to the game.

    In v0.2.2.0, the seas are no longer safe. Massive Oil Rigs have appeared on the map. These are not just for show—they are heavily guarded strongholds filled with high-level enemies and turrets. This update introduces a siege-style gameplay loop where you must:

    This adds a much-requested end-game activity that requires strategy, strong armor, and powerful Pals.

    Published by: Your Palworld News Desk
    Patch Range: Late April – Early May (Speculative / Data-mined timeline)

    The Palworld development team at Pocketpair has never been shy about rapid-fire updates, but the transition from v0.2.1.0 to v0.2.2.0—codenamed internally as the “Kirigiri” build—has sent the community into a frenzy. While not an official “major” expansion like Sakurajima, this update duo packs a surprising punch: a new Dark/Grass Pal (Kirigiri), a cascade of quality-of-life hotfixes, and critical server stability patches.

    If you’ve seen the phrase “Palworld update 0210 to 0220 kirigiri up hot” trending, here is everything you need to know, from patch notes to hidden mechanics.

    If you’re installing the Kirigiri character mod (v2.2 compatible):

  • Warning: The mod makes the Frostallion fight harder – Kirigiri comments on its attack patterns, but the boss gains 20% faster movement.

    • Players report that with the mod active, the game feels “smarter but tougher” – hence “hot” (difficulty spike).

    The phrase exploded on Twitter and Reddit because:

    One top-rated Reddit comment reads:

    “Went from ‘Kirigiri isn’t real, he can’t hurt us’ to ‘Kirigiri stole my lunch and taxidermied my Chillet’ in 38 hours. Pocketpair, never change.”

    Troubleshooting: If players cannot join after update, delete modlist.txt (if using mods) and verify all mods are updated for 0.2.2.0.