Palworld gives players the option to establish their own dedicated servers. This allows for creating a persistent world to play in alongside friends. However, currently, the process is only enabled for the Steam release and requires some technical effort. This article will cover the methods and limitations of setting up a private Palworld server.
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Why Have a Dedicated Server in Palworld?
Hosting a dedicated Palworld server enables customizing the environment to one's liking without impacting the global game. Mods, cheats, and rule tweaks can be installed. It also provides a place to collaboratively build without worrying about losing progress.
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How to Setup a Dedicated Server in Palworld?
At this time, Xbox and PC Game Pass editions cannot create servers - it is exclusive to Steam.
Palworld has tools to simplify server deployment, but they are disabled during early access. One must use SteamCMD to manually set up their server for now. This involves:
- Getting and installing SteamCMD
- Making a directory and files to house the server
- Inputting configuration codes to get the server operational
- Port forwarding networking hardware
Here is an official guide on how to setup a dedicated server in Palworld.
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How to Join a Dedicated Server in Palworld?
To join an existing dedicated server, obtain the IP address of the host system from the server operator. Open Palworld's multiplayer menu, select "Join Multiplayer Game" and input the server's IP address. This will connect you to that server.
There are also public servers available to join and meet random players if you don't have a private dedicated server connection.
Palworld's built-in tools for managing dedicated servers should debut shortly after the early access launch, removing the need for workarounds.
Expanded server options for Xbox and PC Game Pass editions are probable down the road.
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