Palworld calculates a lot on the server: every Pal in every base works, walks and fights. These steps usually get stutters under control – the most effective first.
1. Restart daily
The Palworld server hardly releases memory while running. After many hours it gets slower. An automatic restart once a day, e.g. at night, keeps it fast: Automatic restarts with schedules.
2. Switch off raids
Raids on bases spawn many extra enemies. Startup variables tab → Invader enemies (ENABLE_ENEMY) to False – a noticeable relief.
3. Limit items lying around
Every dropped item stays in the world and costs performance. In PalWorldSettings.ini you limit the number with DropItemMaxNum, e.g. to 1000. How to edit the file: Palworld settings.
4. Fewer working Pals
Many bases with many Pals cost the most. In the same file:
BaseCampWorkerMaxNum– working Pals per base (default 15)BaseCampMaxNumInGuild– bases per guild
Even a few Pals less per base make a clear difference with many players.
5. More power
If the settings don't help, the server needs more power:
- Stutters although memory is free → more CPU power usually helps more than RAM: CPU levels.
- Memory is full → next RAM level: Guide values for Palworld.
How much your server really uses is shown in the history on the server page. You can change it yourself at any time – world and settings stay.
Good to know
If only one player has problems, it is usually their connection or PC – then it doesn't stutter for the others.