Palworld Hardwood: where to start looking in version 1.0

For Palworld 1.0, PC Gamer's July 10, 2026 guide identifies Hardwood trees in the Twilight Dunes and Sakurajima areas. It distinguishes their appearance from ordinary trees and reports that a metal axe worked for gathering. These are the useful starting points missing from the earlier short translation. Check the version you are playing before assuming a later update kept every location unchanged.

Look for the right trees, not just any forest

Use the linked guide's images to identify the distinctive trunks near the named areas. Make a short scouting trip first and confirm the resource shown when you gather. Mark a route you can safely repeat rather than continuing to chop ordinary trees because they happen to be nearby. Leave room in your inventory and repair your equipment before a longer return trip.

Check the recipe before farming a large stockpile

Open the crafting entry you actually need and read its current unlock level and ingredient count. Work backwards from the number of items you intend to make, then gather enough for that task. This avoids turning an unfamiliar resource into an unnecessary farming session. If the expected item is unavailable, check the relevant technology unlock and your game version before deciding the resource itself is bugged.

Sources consulted: PC Gamer: Palworld Hardwood guide.

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