# Enable Hardcore Mode on Your Palworld Server (/docs/palworld/hardcore-mode)



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Hardcore mode enables **permanent death** — when you die, your character is gone. This was added in the Feybreak update.

Enable Hardcore [#enable-hardcore]

In `Pal/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/PalWorldSettings.ini`:

```
bHardcore=True
```

What Hardcore Changes [#what-hardcore-changes]

* Player death is **permanent** — no respawning
* All items and Pals are lost
* Creates a high-stakes survival experience
* Not recommended for public or casual servers

> ⚠️ **Warning:** Enabling hardcore mode on an existing server affects all players immediately. Make sure your community agrees before turning it on.

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/palworld/server-settings)
* [Death Penalty](/docs/palworld/death-penalty-setting)