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How to Enable Hardcore Mode on Your Palworld Server

Enable hardcore mode on a Palworld server

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Feb 28, 2026

In hardcore mode, players cannot respawn and Pals are permanently lost on death.

  1. Stop the server
    Stop your server via the dashboard.

  2. Connect via SFTP
    Connect to your server via SFTP.

  3. Open config file
    Open the file PalWorldSettings.ini at:

    /Pal/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/PalWorldSettings.ini

  4. Enable hardcore mode
    Find the following parameters and set them to True:

    bHardcore=True
bPalLost=True

  5. Start the server
    Start your server.

All parameters

Parameter Default Description
bHardcore False Players cannot respawn
bPalLost False Pals are permanently lost on death
Written byEmeraldHost Team
Last updated on Feb 28, 2026 Edit on GitHub

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