Guide · Article 5

Palworld modding FAQ

Answers to the most-asked modding questions from r/Palworld and Nexus comment threads.

Updated 2026-07-28

Key takeaways
  • Do mods disable achievements?
  • Are mods safe on dedicated servers?
  • Will my save break?
  • Can I mod on Xbox Game Pass?

Do mods disable achievements?

No — Palworld does not use Steam achievements gated by mod detection as of the 1.0 build. Anti-cheat has not been added.

Are mods safe on dedicated servers?

Yes if applied to both server + all clients. See /guides/palworld-mod-server-guide for the exact folder layout.

Will my save break?

Not for pak-based cosmetic mods. Data mods that add Pals may leave orphaned entities if uninstalled — always back up /Saved before removing.

Can I mod on Xbox Game Pass?

Limited — UE4SS supports the Microsoft Store build with extra setup. Follow the Nexus wiki page for the current shim.

Official sources
Palworld on Steam

Official store page with the current build and update history.