Enable Hardcore Mode on Your Palworld Server
How to enable permanent death (permadeath) on your Palworld dedicated server.
Hardcore mode enables permanent death — when you die, your character is gone. This was added in the Feybreak update.
Enable Hardcore
In Pal/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/PalWorldSettings.ini:
bHardcore=TrueWhat 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.
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