Palworld allows you to set how frequently Pals spawn in your world through a server configuration. In this guide, you'll learn how to edit the correct configuration file in the ZAP-Hosting game server management and safely apply a new Pal spawn rate.
The setting you need is called PalSpawnNumRate.
PalSpawnNumRate controls the multiplier for the Pal spawn frequency on your server.
| Config Key | Default Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
PalSpawnNumRate | 1.000000 | Controls how many Pals spawn in the world. Higher values increase spawn frequency. |
In Palworld, this value is typically part of the OptionSettings line in the PalWorldSettings.ini file.
Open PalWorldSettings.ini and find the OptionSettings= section. There you will find the entry PalSpawnNumRate.
If the entry already exists, change the value. For example:
PalSpawnNumRate=1.000000
You can increase it like this:
PalSpawnNumRate=2.000000
This example doubles the Pal spawn multiplier compared to the default value.
Recommended starting values
Start with small increases like 1.500000 or 2.000000 and test server performance before using higher values.
Depending on your file content, the setting may appear in a long OptionSettings line like this:
[/Script/Pal.PalGameWorldSettings]
OptionSettings=(Difficulty=None,DayTimeSpeedRate=1.000000,NightTimeSpeedRate=1.000000,ExpRate=1.000000,PalCaptureRate=1.000000,PalSpawnNumRate=2.000000)
Keep syntax intact
Do not remove commas, brackets, or other values from the OptionSettings line. Incorrect formatting in PalWorldSettings.ini can prevent the server from loading the configuration correctly.
You can use different values depending on how you want to shape gameplay.
| Value | Effect |
|---|---|
1.000000 | Standard Pal spawn rate |
1.500000 | Slightly increased spawn frequency |
2.000000 | Significantly more Pals in the world |
3.000000 or higher | Strong increase in spawns, may affect performance |
Higher values make the world feel more alive but also increase the number of entities the server must handle.
High spawn values can affect stability Very high spawn settings can negatively impact server performance, especially on busy servers or combined with other demanding world settings. If you notice lag, reduce the value and restart the server.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Configuration file | PalWorldSettings.ini |
| ZAP-Hosting location | Game server management → Configuration tab |
| Setting name | PalSpawnNumRate |
| Default value | 1.000000 |
| Restart required | Yes |
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