How to install mods
Updated June 18, 2026
Palworld How to Install Mods
As of the current dedicated server build, Palworld has limited mod support compared to other survival games, and the modding tooling is still maturing.
What Is Possible Today
- Configuration "mods": the most reliable approach is heavy use of
PalWorldSettings.inito recreate the gameplay feel you want. See Palworld Configuration Overview. - Pak file mods: loose
.pakfiles placed inPal/Content/Paks/~mods/. Advanced, and many client-side cosmetic mods do not apply server-side. - Server-side tools: some community projects add event hooks and automation on top of RCON.
Practical Advice
Because server-enforced mods are limited, most server owners get the experience they want through settings tuning plus RCON automation rather than installed mods. Watch the Palworld modding community and Nexus Mods as the scene develops, and always test any .pak mod on a backup-protected server first.
What to Read Next
- Palworld Configuration Overview for the settings-based approach
- Managing Your World to back up before experimenting with Pak mods