Palworld: All Custom Settings Explained

Palworld is an open-world game where you explore a vast archipelago filled with beautiful islands and amazing creatures called Pals. The core gameplay revolves around catching Pals and using them to build bases, craft various items, and fight powerful Tower Bosses, but that is not where it ends.

Similar to games like Minecraft, Palworld has no definitive end, as you can continue creating different builds or spend hours breeding Pals with perfect stats and passive skills. Additionally, Palworld allows you to customize world settings to suit your playstyle. There are over 30 different custom settings in Palworld. While it is not necessary to change the default settings, players can tweak them to make their playthrough easier and less demanding. If you are new to Palworld and unfamiliar with the various world settings, this guide is for you.

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Palworld Custom Settings Explained

Custom settings in Palworld can drastically change the way you play. Tired of long nights? Speed up the night cycle. Do not want to wait two hours for a Pal egg to hatch? Set the timer to zero. Most gameplay features can be adjusted to fit your needs. Below, we have listed all custom world settings in Palworld and what they do:

Setting	Description	Minimum and Maximum Value	Recommended Usage
Day Time Speed	Lower values make daytime last longer, while higher values shorten it.	0.1 to 5	This setting can help you pass the daytime quicker, leading to shorter days. Since some resources reset on a daily basis, setting its value to maximum can help you gather them faster.
Night Time Speed	Lower values make nighttime last longer, while higher values shorten it.	0.1 to 5	Similar to daytime speed, this setting affects nighttime duration. You can extend nighttime if you want to catch more nocturnal Pals.
Auto Save Interval	Controls the time gap between automatic game saves.	1 minute 5 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes	Lowering this interval reduces the risk of losing progress in case of crashes or disconnections.
EXP Rate	Higher values increase the amount of experience points gained.	0.1 to 20	If you want to level up faster in Palworld, increasing the EXP Rate is the best way to do it.
Pal Capture Rate	Higher values improve the chances of capturing Pals.	0.5 to 2	Increase this setting if you're struggling to catch high-level or rare Pals.
Pal Appearance Rate	Higher values increase the number of Pals that spawn.	0.5 to 3	Increase this setting if you want to find multiple copies of the same Pal. However, too many Pals on-screen can affect performance.
Damage from Pals Multiplier	Adjusts the damage dealt by both wild and captured Pals.	0.1 to 5	Lowering this multiplier makes it easier to survive against powerful Pals, but it also reduces the damage your Pals deal.
Damage to Pals Multiplier	Adjusts the damage received by both wild and captured Pals.	0.1 to 5	Increasing this multiplier lets you defeat Pals more quickly, making boss fights easier.
Pal Hunger Depletion Rate	Controls how quickly a Pal's hunger decreases.	0.1 to 5	If you dislike constantly refilling food supplies, lowering this setting will make Pals stay full longer.
Pal Stamina Reduction Rate	Controls how quickly a Pal's stamina depletes.	0.1 to 5	Lower this setting to slow down stamina consumption, allowing Pals to work longer.
Pal Auto HP Regeneration Rate	Adjusts the rate at which a Pal's health regenerates automatically.	0.1 to 5	Increasing this setting allows Pals to recover health more quickly, sometimes even outpacing incoming damage.
Pal Sleep HP Regeneration Rate	Adjusts the rate at which a Pal's health regenerates while sleeping.	0.1 to 5	This can be useful if you don’t want to adjust the auto HP regeneration rate but still want Pals to heal faster while sleeping.
Damage from Player Multiplier	Adjusts the damage dealt by players.	0.1 to 5	Increasing this makes combat easier by letting you deal more damage. However, be cautious in multiplayer servers.
Damage to Player Multiplier	Adjusts the damage received by players.	0.1 to 5	Lower this to take less damage from enemies and environmental hazards.
Player Hunger Depletion Rate	Controls how quickly the player's hunger decreases.	0.1 to 5	Lowering it allows you to survive longer without needing food frequently.
Player Stamina Reduction Rate	Controls how quickly the player's stamina depletes.	0.1 to 5	Lowering this makes stamina last longer, useful for extended exploration and combat.
Player Auto HP Regeneration Rate	Adjusts the rate at which the player's health regenerates automatically.	0.1 to 5	Increase this to recover health more quickly outside of combat.
Player Sleep HP Regeneration Rate	Adjusts the rate at which the player's health regenerates while sleeping.	0.1 to 5	Increase this to recover more health while sleeping.
Damage to Structure Multiplier	Adjusts the amount of damage dealt to structures when attacked.	0.5 to 3	If you have raids enabled, lowering this multiplier helps protect your base from attacks.
Structure Deterioration Rate	Determines the rate at which structures outside your base take damage over time.	0 to 10	If you don’t want structures outside your base to deteriorate, set this to zero.
Maximum Number of Dropped Items in a World	Limits the number of items that can remain on the ground. Items exceeding this limit will be deleted.	0 to 5000	The default value of 3000 is decent, but lowering it may improve performance.
Gatherable Items Multiplier	Adjusts the amount of resources obtained from mining, cutting trees, farming, etc.	0.5 to 3	This setting helps in early-game resource gathering, especially if you lack efficient Pals.
Gatherable Objects HP Multiplier	Adjusts the durability (HP) of farmable resources like ores and trees.	0.5 to 3	Lowering this allows you to mine resources faster.
Gatherable Objects Respawn Interval	Sets the time required for farmable resources to regenerate.	0.5 to 3	Use this to make resources respawn faster, but rotating between different areas is often a better strategy.
Dropped Items Multiplier	Higher values increase the number of item drops from Pals.	0.5 to 3	Use this setting to improve your chances of obtaining rare drops, like blueprints.
Item Weight Rate	Adjusts the weight of items in your inventory. Lower values reduce item weight.	0 to 10	If you find item weight management annoying, setting this to zero removes weight restrictions.
Meteorite/Supply Drop Interval	Controls the time between meteorite or supply drops.	1 to 999	Lowering this timer increases the frequency of meteorite and supply drops. Meteorites bring rare Pals, while supply drops contain valuable loot.
Incubate Egg Timer	Lower values reduce the time needed for eggs to hatch.	0 to 240	Setting this to zero makes Pal eggs hatch instantly in an incubator.
Enable Raid Events	When enabled, your base can be raided by wild Pals and factions.	On/Off	Raids can be challenging but provide free loot and new Pals. If you prefer a peaceful experience, disable this setting. Not to be confused with raid bosses like Bellanoir.
Enable Predator Pals	When enabled, Predator Pals will spawn in the world.	On/Off	Predator Pals drop Predator Cores, which are needed for crafting. It's recommended to keep this enabled.
Death Penalty	Determines what happens when you die.	No Drops (keep all items) Drop All Items Except Equipment Drop All Items Drop All Items and Pals.	Choose based on your preferred difficulty. Casual players may prefer No Drops to avoid losing progress.
Max Number of Guilds	Sets the maximum number of guilds allowed.	1 to 100	This setting is relevant only for multiplayer servers.
Max Number of Bases per Guild	Limits how many bases each guild can own.	3 to 10	Choose the number of bases based on your playstyle, but note that higher values can affect performance.
Max Pals Working at Base	Determines the maximum number of Pals that can work at a base.	1 to 50	Higher values mean more efficiency, but it may also impact performance.
Max Structures per Base	Limits the number of structures that can be built in a base.	500 2000 5000 10000 No Limit	Choose a value based on your base-building needs. No limit may cause performance issues.
Random Pal Mode	When enabled, random Pals will spawn in the world.	No Randomization Randomize by Region Completely Random	This can make Palworld feel more unpredictable and diverse.
Seed	If Random Pal Mode is enabled, entering a seed changes which Pals spawn.	Custom	Useful for customizing Pal spawns when using Random Pal Mode.
Enable Fast Travel	Allows the use of fast travel points.	On/Off	Keep this on if you want to move quickly across the map.
Hardcore Mode: Player Death	If enabled, dying results in a permanent game over.	On/Off	Recommended for extreme challenge seekers.
Hardcore Mode: Pal Permadeath	If enabled, Pals cannot be revived once they die.	On/Off	Use this if you want a more challenging and realistic experience.

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How to Change World Settings in Palworld

Changing world settings might seem like a complicated task, but it is surprisingly easy. You can modify world settings while creating a new world or by editing an existing one. To change world settings, follow these simple steps:

Open Palworld and click on Start Game.
Select an existing world or create a new one.
If creating a new world, confirm the world name. This will take you to the World Settings menu, where you can adjust the Custom Difficulty using Custom Settings.
If editing an existing world, select the world and click on Change World Settings.
Click on Custom Settings to access the full list of options.
Adjust the settings you want to change, then click OK to return to the World Settings menu.
Click OK again to save your new settings, then confirm to apply the changes.

Once you have applied your custom settings, you can enter the world and enjoy Palworld how you want. The default settings can sometimes make the game feel tedious, so do not feel guilty about adjusting them to enhance your experience. In the end, Palworld is an amazing game with no fixed rules—play it the way that makes it the most fun for you!

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