DocumentationHow to Enable Hardcore Mode on Your Palworld Server
In hardcore mode, players cannot respawn and Pals are permanently lost on death.
Warning
Make sure your server is stopped before editing the config file. Changes to the PalWorldSettings.ini will otherwise be overwritten by the game.
Stop the server
Stop your server via the dashboard.Connect via SFTP
Connect to your server via SFTP.Open config file
Open the filePalWorldSettings.iniat:/Pal/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/PalWorldSettings.ini/Pal/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/PalWorldSettings.iniEnable hardcore mode
Find the following parameters and set them toTrue:bHardcore=True bPalLost=TruebHardcore=True bPalLost=TrueStart the server
Start your server.
All parameters
| Parameter | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
bHardcore | False | Players cannot respawn |
bPalLost | False | Pals are permanently lost on death |
Tip
You can enable the parameters individually, e.g. only bPalLost=True without hardcore mode.