Palworld Expeditions & Research Guide
Introduced in the Feybreak Update (Dec 2025), Expeditions and the Research Tree have completely overhauled the endgame progression. This guide explains how to automate your resource gathering and unlock powerful new tech.
What are Expeditions?
Expeditions allow you to send idle Pals from your Palbox on off-map missions to gather resources, blueprints, and rare "Elder Souls".
Setting Up the Expedition Table
- Unlock: Technology Level 35 (Requires 4 Ancient Technology Points).
- Build: 50 Refined Ingot, 20 Circuit Boards, 10 Paldium Crystals.
- Deploy: Assign a "Captain" Pal (must be Level 40+) and up to 4 Squad Pals.
Mission Types
| Mission Tier | Duration | Primary Rewards | Recommended Types |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scouting | 1 Hour | Basic Materials, Ammo | Neutral / Flying |
| Raiding | 4 Hours | High Quality Oil, Blueprints | Dark / Fire |
| Elder Hunt | 12 Hours | Elder Souls, Legendaries | Driver (Dragon) |
Strategy: The "Work Suitability" of a Pal affects mission success. For example, high Kindling skill increases success rate on Raiding missions!
The New Research Tree
Forget the linear Technology tab. The Feybreak Research Tree is a branching system unlocked using Elder Souls obtained from Expeditions.
Key Research Branches
🧬 Genetics
Unlocks the ability to reroll Passive Skills on existing Pals. Highly expensive but essential for min-maxing.
🏗️ Architecture
Unlocks the new Glass & Titanium building sets. Includes triangular foundations and spiral staircases.
⚔️ Warfare
Unlocks "Mk2" variants of the Assault Rifle and Rocket Launcher. Also unlocks the Pal Armor crafting station.
Farming Elder Souls
Elder Souls are the new premium currency for the Research Tree. They cannot be farmed in the open world; they ONLY come from:
- Tier 3 Expeditions: 10-20% drop chance.
- Feybreak World Bosses: The new "Elder" variants of bosses drop 1-2 souls.
- Hardcore Dungeons: The final chest in Level 60 dungeons.
Ready to automate your empire? Rent a Palworld server to keep your Expeditions running 24/7, even when you are offline.