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Palworld: Maximum Number of Dropped Items

Learn how to change the limits for dropped items and their disappearance on your Palworld server by editing the correct configuration values. -> Find out more now

10 November 20263 min read2 Views0 helpful

Introduction

Palworld allows you to control how many dropped items can exist simultaneously in your world and how long these items remain before they disappear. In this guide, you will learn how to edit the correct configuration file in the ZapX customer account, adjust the settings for dropped items, and safely apply the changes.

Change the Settings for Dropped Items

The settings for dropped items are controlled by entries in the PalWorldSettings.ini file. You need to adjust the relevant values in the active settings line or section of the file.

Relevant Configuration Keys

Use the following configuration keys to control dropped items:

Config KeyDefault ValueDescription
DropItemMaxNum3000Maximum number of dropped items allowed to exist simultaneously
DropItemAliveMaxHours1.0Time in hours before dropped items automatically disappear

Example Configuration

Depending on your current file content, these values are usually part of the Palworld option settings entry. For example:

ini
OptionSettings=(DropItemMaxNum=3000,DropItemAliveMaxHours=1.000000)

If these keys are already present in your OptionSettings entry, just change the values. For example:

ini
OptionSettings=(DropItemMaxNum=2000,DropItemAliveMaxHours=0.500000)

In this example:

  • DropItemMaxNum=2000 limits the world to 2000 dropped items
  • DropItemAliveMaxHours=0.500000 makes dropped items disappear after 0.5 hours, i.e., 30 minutes
Info

Value format Palworld server settings often use decimal values with multiple decimal places, e.g., 1.000000. Try to keep the existing format in your file.

Choose Appropriate Values

The right values depend on your player count, server activity, and loot generation.

ScenarioDropItemMaxNumDropItemAliveMaxHours
Small private server30001.000000
Busy multiplayer server20000.500000
Performance-oriented setup1000 to 15000.250000 to 0.500000

Performance Considerations

Lower limits for dropped items can improve server performance, especially when:

  • many players are active simultaneously
  • your world generates many items
  • players frequently farm, build, or leave loot on the ground
Tip

Improve performance with lower item limits If you notice lag or reduced server responsiveness, lowering the maximum dropped items and disappearance time can help keep the world cleaner and increase stability.

Warning

Avoid setting values too low If values are set too low, items may disappear too quickly or the limit may be reached faster than expected. Test changes carefully after applying.

Save and Apply the Changes

After editing PalWorldSettings.ini, save the file in the ZapX customer account.

Then restart your Palworld server so the new dropped item settings take effect.

ActionRequired
Save PalWorldSettings.iniYes
Restart serverYes
Additional console commandNo
Info

Restart required Changes to PalWorldSettings.ini only take effect after restarting the Palworld server.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Edit the DropItemMaxNum value in the PalWorldSettings.ini via the Configuration tab (raw text view) of your game server management.
Adjust the DropItemAliveMaxHours setting in the same configuration file.

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