
Watchtowers are new exploration checkpoints in Palworld 1.0. Activate one to reveal the surrounding map and unlock a fast travel point.
Why bother early
- Faster travel between bases and dungeons
- Map clarity for Ancient Ruins and small islands
- Exploration XP from clearing some dungeons and bases
- Climb or fly to the tower structure
- Interact with the terminal at the top
- Mark the fast travel icon on your map
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