If you have been customizing your experience in Palworld with community-made modifications, the developers have a clear instruction ahead of the game's 1.0 release: don't just disable them—delete them.
As the studio prepares for the transition to the full 1.0 version, they have issued a warning to the player base regarding how local game files interact with the upcoming update. While it is common practice for players to simply toggle off mods or move them to a separate folder when a major patch drops, the team behind Palworld is emphasizing that these methods are not enough to guarantee a stable experience this time around.
Why Manual Deletion is Required
The core issue stems from how the game’s file structure is being handled for the 1.0 launch. According to the developers, leaving residual mod files in your game directory—even if they are disabled—can lead to unintended conflicts with the new, official game data. To avoid potential crashes, save corruption, or unexpected behavior, the team is urging players to perform a clean sweep of their local game folders.
For those who have been heavily modding their game, this means navigating to your Palworld installation directory and manually removing any third-party files or folders that were not part of the original game install. Relying on the game's launcher or a simple "disable" toggle will not clear out the specific files that the 1.0 update is looking to overwrite or replace.
Preparing for the Update
While the prospect of clearing out your mod library might be frustrating for players who have relied on specific quality-of-life tweaks or additions, the studio's stance is aimed at ensuring the transition to the official 1.0 build is as smooth as possible. Ensuring that your PC version of the game is entirely free of legacy files is the best way to prevent issues that could arise once the update goes live.
If you are looking for more information on the latest Game Updates, keep an eye on official channels for any further technical requirements as we approach the final launch window.