Checked on September 8, 2026. Palworld v1.0.4 from September 7 is the current verified patch. Among other things, it fixes a crash when sorting Pals and adds or corrects settings around buildings and chests. The official server documentation is now versioned as 1.0.4. Explicitly test mods and player access after switching.
Detected Versions
<!-- VERSIONSVERLAUF:START -->| Version | Recorded | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0.3 | 2026-08-28 | Source |
| 1.0 | 21.07.2026 | — |
| 0.5 | 11.03.2026 | — |
Verified Status
The 1.0.4 documentation lists MaxBuildingLimitNum as the building limit per player; 0 means unlimited. Only apply a value like that deliberately, and check existing buildings and permissions. The parameter is not a general recommendation for a specific server size.
Continue editing the active Pal/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/PalWorldSettings.ini; changes to DefaultPalWorldSettings.ini have no effect, and the directories are only created after the first start. CrossplayPlatforms allows Steam, Xbox, PS5, and Mac by default. bIsUseBackupSaveData enables rolling world backups, but increases disk load. For admin commands, you first need to set AdminPassword and run /AdminPassword in-game. Since v1.0, the old performance startup parameters can be worse; Pocketpair notes that leaving them out may improve performance.
Which Version Should You Use?
Use v1.0.4 in production if the client, server, and mods you use all support the same version. Do not treat the version jump as proof of blanket RAM values: world size, bases, Pals, players, and mods determine the load. Only change configuration and mods with a backup and a reproducible test.
Safe Update Process
- Run
/Save, stop the server cleanly, and back up the world, configuration, and mod files externally. - Update the server and client to the same version; start without unconfirmed mods first.
- Compare the active
PalWorldSettings.iniwith the v1.0.4 documentation and test removing outdated performance arguments. - Check the startup log, world, crossplay, admin access, and a full join; only then add mods back one by one.
Which Palworld Guide Solves Which Job?
- New server and first start: Create a Dedicated Server
- Fields in the panel: Server Settings in the Wizard
- Pals, PvP, and ongoing configuration: Configure PalWorldSettings.ini and Optimize Settings
- Friends and platforms: Set Up Multiplayer and Check Crossplay
- Backups and load: World Backup and Performance/RAM
- Version jump and mods: Palworld 1.0 Server Update, 1.0 Mod Migration, and Install Mods
FAQ
Which Palworld version should the server use?
On the check date, v1.0.4 is current. Client and server must match; check mod compatibility separately.
Where do I change the configuration?
On Linux, in Pal/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/PalWorldSettings.ini. The default file is only a template and is not actively read.
Which platforms are allowed for crossplay by default?
The v1.0.4 documentation lists Steam, Xbox, PS5, and Mac. Still check the client and server version if joining fails.
Should I keep using the old performance flags?
Not automatically. Pocketpair writes that leaving them out since v1.0 may improve performance. Compare both variants with the same world and load.
Primary Sources
- Pocketpair: official Palworld patch notes
- Pocketpair: Palworld v1.0.2 patch notes
- Pocketpair: dedicated-server configuration (v1.0.4)
- Pocketpair: dedicated-server commands (v1.0.4)
- Pocketpair: dedicated-server arguments (v1.0.4)
You can find more verified changes in the Server News.