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Palworld: updates, settings and interface

Game updates, plugin versions and improvements to our interface with a traceable history.

Recorded, available and installed are different states. Your actual installation status and suitable updates are shown in the server panel.

Change type

Game update Published 09.07.2026

Palworld 1.0 Official Launch Trailer is OUT!

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Effects on plugins

No independent plugin compatibility test is documented for this announcement. Check the affected plugins in the update center before changing game versions.

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Game update Published 09.07.2026

Important: About MODs and 1.0!

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Effects on plugins

No independent plugin compatibility test is documented for this announcement. Check the affected plugins in the update center before changing game versions.

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Developer announcement Published 08.07.2026

Palworld Surpasses 40 Million Players!

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

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Interface Change documented 03.07.2026

Guided startup parameters: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Interface Change documented 03.07.2026

Palworld: game tools: revised

Developer announcement Published 25.06.2026

Steam Summer Sale is HERE!

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

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Developer announcement Published 25.06.2026

Super Survival Summer Bundle!

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

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Developer announcement Published 24.06.2026

Palworld × Windrose Steam Bundle is Out Now!

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

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Interface Change documented 22.06.2026

Guided startup parameters: revised

Interface Change documented 22.06.2026

Palworld: game tools: revised

Developer announcement Published 20.06.2026

Palworld × LumenTale Steam Bundle Available Now !

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

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Setting Change documented 19.06.2026

Palworld: editor settings changed

The editor describes new or changed values. The field comparison shows the original defaults, constraints and explanations before and after this documented change.

Changed settings (1)

palworld.difficulty: Changed Difficulty

Before

Setting
Difficulty

Default

Normal

Range / options

Casual, Normal, Hard

When it takes effect

Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

After

Setting
Difficulty

Default

Normal

Range / options

None, Casual, Normal, Hard

When it takes effect

Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Interface Change documented 19.06.2026

Palworld: game tools: revised

Interface Change documented 19.06.2026

Palworld: game tools: revised

Setting Change documented 19.06.2026

Palworld: editor settings changed

The editor describes new or changed values. The field comparison shows the original defaults, constraints and explanations before and after this documented change.

Changed settings (13)

palworld.collection_drop_rate: Added CollectionDropRate

After

Setting
CollectionDropRate

Default

1

Range / options

0.1 – 20

When it takes effect

Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
palworld.day_time_speed_rate: Added DayTimeSpeedRate

After

Setting
DayTimeSpeedRate

Default

1

Range / options

0.1 – 20

When it takes effect

Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
palworld.death_penalty: Added DeathPenalty

After

Setting
DeathPenalty

Default

All

Range / options

None, Item, ItemAndEquipment, All

When it takes effect

Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
palworld.difficulty: Added Difficulty

After

Setting
Difficulty

Default

Normal

Range / options

Casual, Normal, Hard

When it takes effect

Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
palworld.exp_rate: Added ExpRate

After

Setting
ExpRate

Default

1

Range / options

0.1 – 20

When it takes effect

Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
palworld.guild_player_max_num: Added GuildPlayerMaxNum

After

Setting
GuildPlayerMaxNum

Default

20

Range / options

1 – 100

When it takes effect

Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
palworld.night_time_speed_rate: Added NightTimeSpeedRate

After

Setting
NightTimeSpeedRate

Default

1

Range / options

0.1 – 20

When it takes effect

Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
palworld.pal_capture_rate: Added PalCaptureRate

After

Setting
PalCaptureRate

Default

1

Range / options

0.1 – 20

When it takes effect

Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
palworld.pal_egg_hatching_time: Added PalEggDefaultHatchingTime

After

Setting
PalEggDefaultHatchingTime

Default

72

Range / options

0 – 720

When it takes effect

Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
palworld.pal_spawn_num_rate: Added PalSpawnNumRate

After

Setting
PalSpawnNumRate

Default

1

Range / options

0.1 – 20

When it takes effect

Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
palworld.friendly_fire: Added bEnableFriendlyFire

After

Setting
bEnableFriendlyFire

Default

false

When it takes effect

Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
palworld.invader_enemy: Added bEnableInvaderEnemy

After

Setting
bEnableInvaderEnemy

Default

true

When it takes effect

Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
palworld.pvp: Added bEnablePlayerToPlayerDamage

After

Setting
bEnablePlayerToPlayerDamage

Default

true

When it takes effect

Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Interface Change documented 19.06.2026

Palworld: game tools: revised

Game update Published 05.06.2026

Palworld 1.0 - July 10! Cinematic Trailer Reveal!

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Effects on plugins

No independent plugin compatibility test is documented for this announcement. Check the affected plugins in the update center before changing game versions.

Open original source

Interface Change documented 05.06.2026

Palworld: game tools: revised

Interface Change documented 04.06.2026

Guided startup parameters: revised

Interface Change documented 04.06.2026

Guided startup parameters: revised

What the interface looks like

The image shows the interface on its capture date; earlier versions may differ.

Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions. · Captured on 2026-10-08

What the settings do

These values come from our guided editors. Defaults are the editor starting values; they do not show the contents of a customer server.

Difficulty

Setting: Difficulty
Default: Normal
Range / options: None, Easy, Normal, Hard
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Death Penalty

Setting: DeathPenalty
Default: All
Range / options: None, Item, ItemAndEquipment, All
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

EXP Rate

Setting: ExpRate
Default: 1
Range / options: 0.1 – 20
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Pal Capture Rate

Setting: PalCaptureRate
Default: 1
Range / options: 0.1 – 20
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Pal Spawn Rate

Setting: PalSpawnNumRate
Default: 1
Range / options: 0.1 – 20
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Collection Drop Rate

Setting: CollectionDropRate
Default: 1
Range / options: 0.1 – 20
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Daytime Speed

Setting: DayTimeSpeedRate
Default: 1
Range / options: 0.1 – 20
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Nighttime Speed

Setting: NightTimeSpeedRate
Default: 1
Range / options: 0.1 – 20
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Player-to-Player Damage

Setting: bEnablePlayerToPlayerDamage
Default: true
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Friendly Fire

Setting: bEnableFriendlyFire
Default: false
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Raid events

Setting: bEnableInvaderEnemy
Default: true
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Player list in pause menu

Setting: bShowPlayerList
Default: true
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Huge Pal Egg hatch time (hours)

Setting: PalEggDefaultHatchingTime
Default: 72
Range / options: 0 – 720
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Max Players per Guild

Setting: GuildPlayerMaxNum
Default: 20
Range / options: 1 – 100
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Player Attack Damage

Setting: PlayerDamageRateAttack
Default: 1
Range / options: 0.1 – 5
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Player Hunger Rate

Setting: PlayerStomachDecreaceRate
Default: 1
Range / options: 0.1 – 5
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Hardcore Mode

Setting: bHardcore
Default: false
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Lose Pals on Death

Setting: bPalLost
Default: false
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Pal Randomizer

Setting: RandomizerType
Default: None
Range / options: None, Region, All
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Randomizer Seed

Setting: RandomizerSeed
Default
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Random Pal Levels

Setting: bIsRandomizerPalLevelRandom
Default: false
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Max. Base Camp Workers

Setting: BaseCampWorkerMaxNum
Default: 15
Range / options: 1 – 50
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Max. Base Camps per Guild

Setting: BaseCampMaxNumInGuild
Default: 4
Range / options: 1 – 10
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Building Deterioration Rate

Setting: BuildObjectDeteriorationDamageRate
Default: 1
Range / options: 0 – 10
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Global Palbox: Export

Setting: bAllowGlobalPalboxExport
Default: true
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Global Palbox: Import

Setting: bAllowGlobalPalboxImport
Default: false
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Server Name

Game-Serverhosting Server

Setting: SERVER_NAME
Default
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Max Players

Setting: MAX_PLAYERS
Default: 32
Range / options: 1 – 32
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Community Server

Enabled by default for Xbox, PS5, Steam and Mac crossplay

Setting: COMMUNITY_SERVER
Default: true
Range / options: true, false
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Auto Update

1 = beim Start updaten

Setting: AUTO_UPDATE
Default: 1
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.