The Survivalist’s Gauntlet: A Guide to Creating Palworld’s Ultimate Hardcore Mode

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This configuration transforms Palworld from a creature-collector into a brutal simulation of consequence. Every decision matters because the safety nets have been removed. If your Pal falls in battle, they are deleted from the server permanently. If you die, your inventory is at the mercy of the map. There is no fast travel, no easy resources, and no second chances. Play at your own risk.

1. Log In to Your Panel

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2. Stop Your Server

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3. Select the ‘Files’ Tab

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4. Open the ‘PalWorldSettings.ini’ File

Navigate to:

Pal/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/PalWorldSettings.ini

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5. Apply the Settings

Tip: Use Ctrl + F to quickly find the required setting inside PalWorldSettings.ini

The Survivalist’s Gauntlet Configuration

Category	Setting	Hardcore Value	Why This Changes the Game
Death & Stakes	DeathPenalty	All	You lose everything (items and Pals) on your person when you die.
	bPalLost	True	Permadeath. If a Pal’s HP hits zero, it is deleted from the world forever.
	bHardcore	True	Activates internal hardcore flags, making recovery and respawning much stricter.
Combat Dynamics	PlayerDamageRateAttack	0.500000	You deal half damage. You cannot “Rambo” through camps; you must use traps and strategy.
	PlayerDamageRateDefense	3.000000	You take triple damage. A single hit from a high-level Pal will likely end your run.
	PalSpawnNumRate	2.000000	Wild Pals travel in larger packs, making it much harder to isolate and catch them.
Survival & Biology	PlayerStomachDecreaceRate	2.000000	Hunger depletes twice as fast. You spend a significant portion of your day hunting/farming.
	PlayerStaminaDecreaceRate	1.500000	Sprinting and climbing are exhausting. Exploring vertical terrain is now a high-risk gamble.
	ItemWeightRate	0.500000	Your carry capacity is halved. You must prioritise essentials over hoarding resources.
World & Logistics	bEnableFastTravel	False	No Teleporting. If you go to the desert, you have to survive the trek back on foot or by mount.
	CollectionDropRate	0.500000	Resources are scarce. Building a base takes four times the effort and travel.
	PalEggDefaultHatchingTime	168.000000	Massive eggs take 7 real-life days to hatch. Breeding is a massive long-term commitment.
Maintenance	BuildObjectDeteriorationDamageRate	5.000000	Buildings outside your base decay rapidly. You cannot leave “safety huts” all over the map.
	PalStomachDecreaceRate	1.500000	Your worker Pals eat more. Managing a base’s food supply becomes a full-time job.

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6. Start Your Server

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