Getting Started with Palworld Modding

Palworld modding is straightforward but young, the conventions and tooling are still developing. Most mods are pak file replacements dropped into a Mods folder. This guide walks the current standard install.

Step 1: Create the ~mods folder

Palworld/Pal/Content/Paks/~mods/

The tilde prefix matters, Unreal Engine 5 loads ~mods/ after the base content, which is what mod priority requires.

Step 2: Install mods

Three popular picks:

• Pal Boost / XP Boost: pace adjustments.
• Improved Inventory: UI mods.
• Quality of life mods: various.

Drop the mod's .pak files into ~mods/. Restart Palworld.

Step 3: UE4SS / UE5SS (optional)

For Lua-scripted mods, install UE4SS (or its Palworld-specific build) per its README. The framework hooks UE5's runtime.

Most current Palworld mods don't need UE4SS, pak replacement covers most cases.

Step 4: Multiplayer

All players need the same mods. Coordination is manual; Pocket Pair hasn't built mod-sync infrastructure.

For dedicated servers: install mods to the server's Paks/~mods/ folder.

Step 5: Patch handling

Pocket Pair patches Palworld regularly. Each patch can invalidate pak mods. Watch each mod's compatibility notes.

Common gotchas

• Mod doesn't appear in-game. Tilde prefix on ~mods/ matters.
• Patch broke mods. Wait for community updates.
• Save game issues from removed mod. Gameplay-altering mods can leave save references.
• Multiplayer mismatch. Manual coordination required.

Palworld's modding scene is young but active. Expect growing depth as the community and tooling mature through 2026.