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Palworld: Resetting Your World

Learn how to reset your Palworld game server world by removing the current save data and starting a new Palworld world map on the same server. -> Find out more now

10 November 20263 min read1 Views0 helpful

Introduction

Palworld stores your active world in the server's save data rather than in a configurable world setting. This guide shows you how to reset your Palworld game server world on ZAP-Hosting by deleting the existing save folder so the server generates a new world on the next start.

Warning

Permanent Data Deletion Resetting your Palworld world will permanently delete the current world, including player progress, structures, Pals, and other saved data in that world.

Open the Save Directory

In your ZAP-Hosting Palworld server management, open the file manager and navigate to the following path:

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Pal/Saved/SaveGames/0/

Depending on your product layout, you can access this via the file manager or a similar file access area in the web interface.

Path Overview

ItemValue
Base Save PathPal/Saved/SaveGames/0/
World Folder NameRandom hexadecimal folder
Example Folder84B5E2264EC387DEDB43179D666031A1
Required ActionDelete the world folder

Delete the Current World Save

Locate the folder with the random hexadecimal name in the directory Pal/Saved/SaveGames/0/. Delete this folder completely.

What You Need to Delete

Folder TypeRequired Action
Current world save folder in Pal/Saved/SaveGames/0/Delete
PalworldSettings.ini or other configuration filesDo not edit for this reset unless you also want to change server settings

If only one hexadecimal folder exists in Pal/Saved/SaveGames/0/, it is usually the active world save. If multiple folders exist and you are unsure which one is used, do not guess. In that case, carefully check your current server files or contact support before deleting anything.

Info

About the Configuration Section Although many Palworld settings can be managed via the Configuration tab (raw text view), a world reset is usually not done by editing a configuration file. The required action is deleting the world save folder from the server files.

Restart the Server

After deleting the save folder, restart your Palworld server.

On startup, the server should automatically generate a new world since no previous world save exists at the expected location.

Additional Commands or Changes

TaskRequired
Edit configuration fileNo
Execute in-game commandNo
Execute console commandNo
Restart or start server after deletionYes
Tip

First Start May Take Longer The first start after deleting the world save may take a bit longer as Palworld needs to generate a new world.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Stop the server, open the path Pal/Saved/SaveGames/0/ in the file manager, and delete the folder with the long hexadecimal name containing the current world. Palworld will automatically create a new world on the next start.
No, a world reset usually does not require any additional configuration entry, console command, or startup parameter—it is done simply by removing the existing save data.
Yes, the server must be fully stopped before deleting world data. Otherwise, file corruption or incomplete removal of world data may occur.

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