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Palworld Character Clone Bug Fix

Palworld Guide • Updated Jan 15, 2026

Palworld Character Clone Bug: Fix Duplicate Players

Some dedicated servers create a "clone" of a player after a transfer, cross-platform login, or a bad reconnect. The result is a fresh character with empty inventory while the original data still exists on disk. Use the steps below to restore the correct save and prevent it from returning.

Symptoms

  • Player joins and spawns as a new character with default gear.
  • Old base ownership or map progress appears missing for that player.
  • Multiple player files exist for the same person in the server save.

Common Causes

Cause Why It Happens
Account ID mismatch Joining with a different Steam/Xbox account creates a new player ID.
Partial server transfer World moved without the full Players folder or all player saves.
Corrupted player save The server fails to load the file and generates a blank profile.
Guild leaving bug Someone leaves the guild while other members are offline, corrupting their saves.
Server type migration Moving saves between co-op, Windows server, and Linux server causes GUID mismatches.

Guild Bug Warning: The guild leaving bug can cause affected players to see an infinite loading screen when trying to join. If multiple players experience this simultaneously, it's likely caused by a guild member leaving while others were offline.

Fix: Restore the Correct Player Save

  1. Back up the server. Use your host backup tool or the backup restore guide to create a safety copy.
  2. Stop the server. Do not edit save files while the server is running.
  3. Find the correct player ID. Log in as admin and run /ShowPlayers to list player IDs.
  4. Locate player saves. Open /Pal/Saved/SaveGames/0/<WorldID>/Players/ and sort by modified time.
  5. Move the wrong file. Move the newer or empty profile to a backup folder and keep the correct .sav file.
  6. Restart and test. Start the server and have the player join again.

Advanced Fix: Guild Bug Recovery

If multiple players are stuck on infinite loading screen due to the guild bug, use community save tools:

  1. Install Python 3.x and a text editor like Notepad++
  2. Download save tools:
  3. Convert and edit: Export player saves to JSON, fix corrupted GUIDs, reimport
  4. Test thoroughly: Have affected players test before declaring success

Prevention Tips

  • When migrating servers, copy the entire world folder, not just Level.sav. See character transfer.
  • Avoid switching platforms for the same character unless the server supports crossplay.
  • Schedule backups before updates and major configuration changes.
  • Warn players: Don't leave guilds while other members are offline.
  • Keep backups of the Players folder separately for quick recovery.

Important: If you delete the wrong file, the player will lose progress. Always keep a copy of any removed .sav file so you can roll back quickly.

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