The community shorthand “0210” and “0220” refers to the version numbers v0.2.1.0 and v0.2.2.0. Unlike major numbered releases (like v0.3.0), these are iterative patches focusing on:
The keyword “up hot” signals that v0.2.2.0 was a hotfix—a rapid, server-side patch deployed within 48 hours of v0.2.1.0 to address critical bugs and fully enable the new Pal.
Below is a compiled changelog based on official patch notes and community validation.
Patch notes are rolling in, and Palworld just got spicier.
The jump from update v0.2.1.0 to v0.2.2.0 isn’t just a bug-fix pit stop – it’s a full-on content injection, and the community is already calling it the “Kirigiri Up Hot” update. palworld update 0210 to 0220 kirigiri up hot
Whether you’re a solo builder or a hardcore raid leader, here’s what’s new, what’s fixed, and why everyone’s talking about that name.
For those confused by the title: Kirigiri (霧切り - "Mist Slice") is the internal codename for a new rare Pal variant that spawns exclusively during heatwaves. The phrase "Up Hot" refers to the environmental hazard update—when the temperature gauge goes critical, new raid behaviors trigger.
In short? This patch makes the endgame meaner, faster, and significantly more rewarding. The community shorthand “0210” and “0220” refers to
Hybrid DPS/Support
Base/AFK farming Kirigiri
The “Kirigiri up” added dense foliage. Adjust for FPS: The keyword “up hot” signals that v0
Server-side: Increase MaxPlayers slowly (0.2.2.0 has better netcode, but 32+ still risky).
Currently, the best farming route discovered by players:
Pro-tip: In v0.2.2.0, using the “Homing Sphere Launcher” on a sleeping Kirigiri yields a 2.5x capture multiplier.