Palworld

Guild Save File Deletion Bug

Palworld Walkthrough Team

Last updated on: February 6, 2024 11:29 PM

There is currently a bug that can cause a dedicated (or a Guild's) server to be inaccessible in Palworld. Currently, there is no solid fix for this bug yet other than to backup and delete player save files to regain access.

Attention!	This is a bug with a developing fix that can cause players' progress. Make sure to follow the Palworld development team for any patch updates regarding this and feel free to comment for any possible solutions to this bug.

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How to Fix

Bug Caused By Too Many Pals Fixed

One cause of being unable to access a guild's server was because of a bug that prevented the world from loading properly if a guild has about 7000 Pals. This has been fixed in the Version 0.1.4.1 update released on February 7.

If you have downloaded this update and are still having trouble accessing a server or your multiplayer save file, then try out the steps below.

Check with the Troubleshooting Guide

Palworld's developer Pocketpair has officially announced that it is currently addressing multiplayer issues.

Prior to trying the method below, make sure to verify if this is related to any other problem by checking first with Palworld's official English Q&A document. This document offers solutions regarding multiplayer in the 4-2. Troubleshooting in Multiplayer section.

Multiple Guild-Related Causes

It is probable that players may experience save file corruption in the form of an indefinite loading screen when trying to join the guild's dedicated server. The probable causes of this bug:

Leaving a Guild (this will affect offline server members).
Changing the Guild Master to an offline member who is not yet connected to the dedicated server.

Backup and Delete Saves

Notes
Note that you will lose all your save's progress, such as stored items and Pals in Palboxes. Unfortunately, you will have to regain your progress from the beginning. Ask help from other of your members to get you back up to speed!
Important Terms
• Singleplayer Save (your/client-side save) ...01.sav • Member Saves (server-side): Number Sequence or non-...o1.sav Save file names have been suggested to be based on your SteamID, so they do not change. To identify your .sav name, you can try logging into another dedicated server and have the admin search through their Players folder saves to help identify what old (corrupted) save needs to be deleted.

Rejoin with Fresh Saves

1	Have the server host follow these steps. Backup player saves by copying the folders located in the following destination: AppData > Local > Pal > Saved > SaveGames > (number sequence, there may be more 1 folder depending on how many characters/worlds you made) > Players > (numbers).sav You may be able to identify created worlds by remembering the time you created the world and sorting in Windows explorer with Date modified in the SaveGames folder.
2	After copying all player saves, delete all .sav files within the Players folder.
3	Have the affected players login to the server and create a new character.
4	Have the server host check and compare current and backup .sav IDs of players from their Players folder, identify the corrupted files, and delete them. Again, you may be able to identify newly made saves through the Date modified sorting. This is in case to prevent unaffected players from losing progress.
5	Once done with step 4, drop back in any existing backed up .sav files.

Once these steps have been accomplished, your members should now be able to access and join the dedicated server.

However, affected members will have to regain all of their lost progress. Until an official update to the game has been made to resolve this issue, it is best that you and your guild help each other to reclaim their lost progress.

Help improve, confirm, or propose a bug fix in the Comments

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2 Anonymous10 months

file got deleted, i logged back in, now i can't become "wanted"

1 Anonymous10 months

anyone else have "Wanted" issues after your file was deleted?

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