Upon starting a new game, you'll enter the character creation screen. While largely cosmetic, you can customize your avatar's gender, hairstyle, facial features, and body type. There are no class selections in Palworld; your abilities are determined by your Pals, equipment, and stat distribution as you level up. Choose a character that you'll enjoy looking at throughout your adventure!
After creation, you'll awaken on the 'Windswept Plateau'. Your first objective is to gather basic resources and craft essential tools. Don't worry too much about your initial spawn point; the world is vast and explorable. Focus on the tutorial prompts that appear on your screen.