has introduced a new virtual currency called Dog Coins in its update, whose origins and purpose are not totally clear. represents the biggest change to since its initial release, with a whole new island to explore, new Pals like Sootseer to catch, and a new collectible currency.
Dog Coins exist separately from 's Gold Coins. Although they share some similarities, they're obtained by different means, found in different places, and used for different purposes. Players of the new update may collect several before they even find out to do with them, while others may struggle to understand how to find them. For all intents and purposes, this is everything to know about Dog Coins in 's update.
Dogen is one of the most interesting new additions to Palworld and can be obtained by either catching it in the wild or through breeding.
In short, 's new Dog Coins are an alternative form of currency that can only be used to purchase items from Medal Merchants. These exclusive storefronts sell rare items, including powerful equipment, mystery boxes, and permanent stat boosts for Pals and trainers alike. Other than that, they work almost exactly like regular Gold Coins. They can be found in random locations throughout the overworld and dungeons. They're occasionally rewarded for catching certain Pals or defeating certain enemies.
Medal Merchants only accept Dog Coins, and Dog Coins can only be spent at Medal Merchants.
It's also important to note that Dog Coins are not obtained via microtransactions. They can only be found organically in the game; players don't even have the option to spend real-world money on them if they want to. Some have raised concerns that the advent of Dog Coins suggests the future addition of microtransactions to — it's understandable, given what the introduction of a secondary currency to an online game usually portends. However, at the time of writing, Dog Coins are exclusively found in-game, not purchased.
However, unlike the more static merchants in
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