Palworld

Sakurajima Update v0.3.1

Patch v0.3.1 (June 27, 2024) delivered the Sakurajima Update — Palworld Early Access's first major expansion. Pocketpair added the cherry-blossom Sakurajima Island with the Moonflowers faction, tower duo Saya & Selyne, roughly 24 new Pals including Mimog, the offshore Oil Rig stronghold, Crude Oil and Plasteel crafting, a dedicated PvP Arena, lockpicking, building improvements, and a level cap raise to 55. This page archives the June 2024 patch for players on the live 1.0 client who want historical context — not to be confused with the later Feybreak update (v0.4.11, December 2024) or version 1.0 (July 2026).

Headline Features in v0.3.1

  • Sakurajima Island — cherry-blossom archipelago, Moonflowers settlement, Saya & Selyne tower — Sakurajima map
  • ~24 new Pals — including Mimog and island-exclusive spawns — legendary locations
  • Oil Rig stronghold — offshore Crude Oil farming — Oil Rig guide
  • Crude Oil & Plasteel — mid-game material pipeline for weapons and structures
  • PvP Arena — structured player combat — PvP guide
  • Level cap 55, lockpicking, and base-building QoL improvements

Sakurajima Island and Moonflowers

Sakurajima is a Japanese-themed landmass east of mainland Palpagos — shrine paths, cherry blossoms, and the Moonflowers faction settlement serve as the island hub. Unlock fast travel at the coastal settlement before pushing inland to the Saya & Selyne Syndicate tower. Sail from the northeastern coast or use a flying mount once mid-game Technology unlocks. Full boat routes, vendor services, and tower landmarks are on the Sakurajima map page.

Oil Rig, Materials, and Mid-Game Progression

The offshore Oil Rig stronghold introduced Palworld's first dedicated Crude Oil loop. Refine oil into Plasteel for rifles, structures, and Pal Spheres tier upgrades. Lockpicking lets raiders open secured chests inside Syndicate interiors — stock lockpick kits before multi-floor clears. Pair Oil Rig runs with mainland tower progress through level 50 before the island push feels comfortable.

PvP Arena and Combat Systems

v0.3.1 added a standalone PvP Arena for structured duels outside open-world raid rules. Experimental arena balancing evolved through later patches and expanded significantly in version 1.0. Read the PvP guide for current arena rules, gear caps, and team compositions on the 1.0 client.

Update Timeline After Sakurajima

  1. Sakurajima (June 2024, v0.3.1) — first major island expansion, cap 55
  2. Feybreak (December 2024, v0.4.11) — Feybreak Island, Predator Pals, Sealed Sanctum — Feybreak patch notes
  3. Tides of Terraria / Home Sweet Home (2025) — Terraria and ULTRAKILL crossovers, Hartalis raid, Paint Mode
  4. Version 1.0 (July 2026) — level cap 80, Sunreach, World Tree — 1.0 patch notes

Still Relevant on the 1.0 Client

Sakurajima remains a mandatory mid-game milestone: tower credit, Plasteel mats, Oil Rig farming, and island-exclusive Pals still feed the broader Palpagos economy. Hunt refreshed legendaries with the legendary locations tracker, then graduate into Feybreak mining and 1.0 Sunreach content when your team clears level 55 gear checks.

Sakurajima Map · Oil Rig Guide · PvP Guide · Feybreak Update · Version 1.0 · Legendary Locations

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the Sakurajima update release?

Patch v0.3.1 shipped on June 27, 2024 as Palworld Early Access's first major content update — introducing Sakurajima Island, roughly 24 new Pals, the Oil Rig stronghold, and a level cap raise to 55.

What did v0.3.1 add besides Sakurajima Island?

Headline systems included Crude Oil and Plasteel crafting, an offshore Oil Rig dungeon, a dedicated PvP Arena, lockpicking for chests, building QoL improvements, and refreshed legendary spawn tables.

Who are the Sakurajima tower bosses?

Saya and Selyne guard the Syndicate tower on Sakurajima at level 55. They use Dark and Fairy pressure with status effects — see our Sakurajima map page for settlement routes and tower prep.

What is the Oil Rig stronghold?

The Oil Rig is an offshore Syndicate stronghold where players farm Crude Oil for Plasteel and advanced mid-game gear. Our Oil Rig guide covers boat access, lockpick routes, and boss rotations.

Is Sakurajima the same update as Feybreak?

No. Sakurajima v0.3.1 (June 2024) introduced the cherry-blossom island first. Feybreak v0.4.11 (December 2024) is a separate, larger expansion with Feybreak Island, Predator Pals, and the Sealed Sanctum arc.

Is Sakurajima content still in Palworld 1.0?

Yes. Sakurajima Island, the Oil Rig, Saya & Selyne tower credit, and PvP systems remain in the July 2026 1.0 client — they are foundational mid-game content, not removed legacy zones.