Palworld: Increasing Pal Spawn Rate Beyond 3x via WorldOption.sav

The spawn rate in Palworld determines how many Pals appear in a single group. At 1x, you might see one or two Pals; at 5x, those same groups become small armies. However, because Palworld saves world data in a compressed .sav format, you cannot simply open it with Notepad. You must use a save file converter or edit the server’s configuration file to inject values higher than the UI allows. This guide will walk you through the technical process of forcing “Extreme” spawn rates for a more chaotic and rewarding experience.

Hardware Compatibility & Expectations

• CPU Intensive: Each Pal has its own AI pathfinding. Increasing the rate to 5x or 10x will significantly increase the load on your CPU.
• RAM Usage: More entities on screen mean higher memory consumption. 16GB is the bare minimum; 32GB is recommended for rates above 5x.
• GPU Impact: While mostly CPU-bound, rendering 50+ Pals in a single area with active elemental effects will drop your FPS significantly.

Backup and Preparation

Modifying save files carries a risk of world corruption. Always backup your save.

1. Close Palworld completely.
2. Navigate to your save game folder.
3. Copy the entire folder containing Level.sav and WorldOption.sav to a safe location.
4. Note: For Single Player, you need a “Palworld Save Tool” (available on GitHub) to convert .sav to .json, edit it, and convert it back.

File Location

The save files are located in the AppData directory: %LocalAppData%\Pal\Saved\SaveGames\[Your_Steam_ID]\[World_ID]\WorldOption.sav

For Dedicated Servers: ...\PalServer\Pal\Saved\Config\WindowsServer\PalWorldSettings.ini

Best Config Settings (Direct Edit)

If you are running a server or have converted your save to JSON, locate the PalSpawnNumRate parameter. The in-game limit is 3.0, but you can force higher values:

PalSpawnNumRate=5.000000 // Recommended for high-end PCs
# OR
PalSpawnNumRate=10.000000 // Extreme - Use only for specialized testing/battles

For PalWorldSettings.ini, ensure the line looks like this:

[/Script/Pal.PalGameWorldSettings]
OptionSettings=(PalSpawnNumRate=5.000000,DeathPenalty=All,PlayerExpRate=1.000000, ...)

Key Parameters Explained

Parameter	Recommended Value	Impact
PalSpawnNumRate	5.0	Multiplies the number of Pals in every spawn group. 5.0 is the “Chaotic” sweet spot.
BuildObjectDamageRate	0.5	Recommended to lower this if you have many Pals, as stray attacks will destroy your base faster.
CollectionDropRate	2.0	Recommended to increase this to offset the difficulty of fighting larger groups.

In-Game Settings vs. Config

To maintain performance with extreme spawn rates:

• View Distance: Set to “Medium.” Rendering 10x Pals at a distance will tank your FPS.
• Max Nanite Mesh LOD: Lower this if you experience stutters during large Pal battles.
• Motion Blur: Set to OFF. With so many entities moving, motion blur creates significant visual “smearing.”

Troubleshooting & Common Fixes

• Pals Not Spawning: If you set the rate too high (e.g., 50.0), the engine may fail to initialize the actors, resulting in an empty world. Stick to 5.0–10.0.
• Save File Corruption: If the game fails to load your world after editing, it means the .sav conversion was unsuccessful. Restore your backup immediately.
• Server Lag: If players are “teleporting” on your server, lower the PalSpawnNumRate. The network bandwidth cannot handle syncing 100+ Pal positions simultaneously.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Conclusion and Expected Results

By manually overriding the PalSpawnNumRate in your configuration files, you transform Palworld into a high-intensity survival game. At 5x, the world feels incredibly dense and dangerous, perfect for late-game players looking for a challenge. Just ensure your CPU is up to the task of managing the increased AI load.