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.

Further reading
r/Palworld

Community datamined spreadsheets.