Palworld 1.0 Massive Update Guide for Dedicated Server
As Palworld approaches its official 1.0 release and exits Early Access in 2026, dedicated server administrators need to prepare for the most significant content drop in the game's history. The 1.0 update introduces the long-awaited World Tree Biome, cross-platform server clusters, and the "Abyssal" tier of fusions. This guide covers how to prepare your Palworld dedicated server for the transition.
🌳 The World Tree
The final endgame biome. This area features level 60+ Pals and requires a fully upgraded heat/cold resistance set to survive the climb.
🧬 Abyssal Fusions
A new breeding mechanic that allows players to fuse three different Pal species into a single "Abyssal" variant with unique STAB bonuses.
Server Migration Checklist
1. World Database Backup
The 1.0 update introduces structural changes to the Level.sav and LocalData.sav files. Before updating your server, create a local copy of your /Saved/ directory. At Supercraft, we handle this automatically with our pre-patch snapshot service.
2. Port Range Expansion
The new Cross-Server Cluster system (introduced for 1.0) requires an additional port for "Inter-Server Teleportation." By default, this uses your base port + 10 (e.g., if your base port is 8211, open 8221 UDP).
3. Mod Compatibility Audit
Nearly all .pak and script-based mods from the Early Access era will be incompatible with the 1.0 engine. We recommend starting your 1.0 server with a "Clean Slate" mod folder to prevent startup crashes.
New Administration Features
- Native Anti-Cheat: Pocketpair has integrated a proprietary anti-cheat for 1.0. Administrators can now view "Cheat Logs" directly in the server console via RCON.
- Guild Diplomacy: A new system for alliances and wars between guilds. You can now set "War Periods" in the config to prevent 3 AM base raiding.
- Crossplay V2: Full parity between Steam and Xbox/GamePass dedicated servers. No more "Version Mismatch" errors when cross-platform friends try to join.
Pro Tip: 1.0 is significantly more RAM intensive due to the new World Tree assets. We recommend 16GB of dedicated RAM as the baseline for a smooth 32-player experience.
Experience the full release. Rent a Palworld 1.0 Server and be the first to reach the World Tree with optimized 2026 hardware.