In Palworld, mods allow you to improve graphics, simplify mechanics, making them less tedious, add new game features, open the entire map, update the interface, unlock all Pals and get a lot of other useful features that are still not implemented by developers.
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In this article we will tell you how to install custom modifications in the game and where you can download them. We will also list the best mods for Palworld so you don't have to waste time searching for them.
How to install mods in Palworld
There are two ways to install mods in the game: without using the UE4SS script and with its application. As a rule, mod authors indicate in the description whether it is required for their creations to work. Next, we'll look at both options.
Installing mods without using a script
Let's say you wanted to dress up your heroine in new clothes, that is, you just need to change the texture of the armor. To do this, first download the Fashionable sporty female armor modification (you can choose any other mod; the main thing is that it does not indicate that UE4SS is required). In the downloaded archive you will find a .pak file.
Now go to the game directory and open the Paks folder. The entire route will look like this if you are using the Steam version: C:Program Files (x86)SteamsteamappscommonPalworldPalContentPaks. Here create a folder called ~mods as shown in the image below.
Then open the created folder and transfer the previously downloaded mod file in .pak format into it. Now you can start the game and try out the modification. Please note that clothing mods often change equipment options already available in the game.
Installing mods using UE4SS
In this case, you will first need to download the necessary script. This can be done on the project page on GitHub. Follow this LINK. We will not indicate a specific version, since UE4SS is constantly updated (currently the latest is called v3.0.1) – you need to download the latest one, which is usually listed at the top of the page.
Files for downloading are located in the “Assets” section. You need to download the archive called UE4SS_vX.X.X.zip (in our case it was called UE4SS_v3.0.1.zip). Unzip it in the folder: steamappscommonPalworldPalBinariesWin64. We advise you to create a backup copy of Win64 before doing this, in case you don't want to play with mods anymore in the future.
Note: If you play through Game Pass, you need to unzip it to the folder C:XboxGamesPalworldContentPalBinariesWinGDK or C:Users”username” AppDataLocalPalSavedConfigWinGDK. After that, open the UE4SS-settings.ini file with Notepad and change the “bUseUObjectArrayCache” parameter as follows: bUseUObjectArrayCache = false.
After unzipping the archive, launch the game and exit it so that the files can be configured internally. Now go to the Mods folder, open the mods.txt file and change the number “0” in the BPModLoaderMod parameter to “1”. If there is already a 1 there, then there is no need to change anything. Save your changes.
Next, download the mod you need, unzip it and transfer the mod folder to the steamappscommonPalworldPalBinariesWin64Mods directory. Now run the game and check the functionality of the installed mods.
Note: If you play through Game Pass, then the downloaded mod must be unzipped into the folder: C:XboxGamesPalworldContentPalBinariesWinGDKMods. You will also need to enter a line in the mods.txt file with the name of the downloaded modification and add the number “1” opposite it. For example, in the case of a map unlocking mod, you need to enter the line MapUnlocker: 1.
Let's add that some mods have slightly different installation methods. We will indicate them in the description. It is also worth remembering that a number of modifications will not work in co-op mode, so you will likely have problems on public servers. If you play on a closed server with friends, then make sure that they also installed the necessary modification.
Best mods for Palworld
Currently, you can download modifications for this game on the Nexus Mods and CurseForge portals. The former is larger, so you will find more mods and they are updated more often, but the latter is more democratic in terms of moderation, so it can detect mods that may violate someone else's copyright (more on this below). Next, we will consider the most interesting and useful options.
Opening the entire world map
Download MapUnlocker
By installing this modification, you will immediately unlock the entire game map, removing the fog of war from territories that you have not yet visited. This significantly simplifies the study of locations, allowing you to build in advance the optimal route to a particular point on the ground. It also works in multi-user mode. Please note that the mod does not open teleporters.
Palov Analyzer
- Download Pal Analyzer
With it, you can view the characteristics of Palov encountered in the open world. Information will appear above their heads when they hold down the Left Alt key (default). You can select another key in the configuration menu, which opens with the combination “Shift + O”.
Note that by default, information about the parameters of a particular Pal is unlocked gradually depending on the number of captured creatures of the same type. To see all the values, you need to first catch 10 Pals of this type. Again, these conditions can be changed in the menu.
As for installation, you will need UE4SS. Once installed, download the archive with the mod, unzip it, and then drag the .pak file into the game folder: PalContentPaksLogicMods. The modification also works in multiplayer.
Increasing the character's carrying capacity
- Download Carry Weight Increase
With this mod you can increase the base carrying capacity of your hero several times. In addition, when you level up for one stat point, you will be able to increase your carry weight by 250 units at once, rather than 50. Thus, you will be able to keep many more resources and materials in your backpack.
As for the installation, it is standard. Just don’t forget to then open the UE4SS-settings.ini file with notepad and change the “bUseUObjectArrayCache” option as follows: bUseUObjectArrayCache = false.
Accelerated breeding of Pals
- Download Faster Breeding< /li>
Allows you to speed up the breeding of Pals up to 150, 60, 30, 10 or 1 second, and for this you will need not a cake, but ordinary berries. All this will significantly simplify the development of new creatures at the base.
Download the archive, and then select the .pak file in the folder with the time you need. Note that FasterBreedingBerries involves using berries instead of cakes. Move it to the game directory: PalworldPalContentPaks.
Adding a minimap
- Download Basic Minimap
The game finally has a mini-map that works in co-op mode. It appears in the upper left corner of the screen and automatically disappears when the player enters battle. Plus, it automatically scales when obstacles arise (during cave exploration, for example).
Requires UE4SS for installation. The downloaded archive must be unzipped in the game directory: PalwordPalContentPaksLogicMods.
Manually setting the characteristics of Pals
- Download PalEdit
With this mod you can easily create and edit Pals, and then add them to save files. Change any characteristics of creatures so that you do not have to spend a huge amount of time on breeding in an attempt to create the perfect Pal.
To add a Pal to your save, simply clone any creation you like by copying it (Dump Pal) and then loading it (Add Pal). Then you can change any of its parameters or skills. Before manipulating save files, we advise you to prepare backup copies of them.
Open all teleportation points
- Download AlwaysFastTravel
< p>You will be able to teleport to any point from the very beginning of the game by simply opening the map (however, you will still have to manually unlock it first or use the mod we indicated above). This will significantly speed up your movement around the world.
This modification also allows you to increase the hero’s movement speed using the “Alt + Z” combination. To return to normal mode, you need to reconnect to the server. To quickly escape from the dungeon, use the “Alt + J” keys.
Remove stamina costs when flying
- Download Remove Flying Stamina Cost
Thanks to this modification, you will no longer lose stamina while flying on the Pala, so you can fly on your flying friend for as long as you want. This will make it much easier to discover new locations and visit distant islands. Can also work in co-op if all players install it.
Remove long pressing “F” when hatching eggs
- Download Faster Hatch Press
If you are tired of constantly pressing the “F” key for a long time “When hatching eggs in an incubator, then download this mod. Since with it, you just need to tap once on the indicated key to complete the hatching of the creature.
Expand base building capabilities
- Download Less Restrictive Building
This modification allows you to build foundations on water (useful for building bridges and bases on cliffs near water), build buildings on steep slopes (up to 90 degrees) and create structures that overlap each other. In addition, it removes restrictions on the maximum height of buildings and the number of buildings available to the player.
Food no longer decomposes
- Download No Food Decay
Using this mod, you will no longer encounter such a problem as food decomposition. Now any meat, wheat, eggs, berries or other types of food you get will be stored in your inventory for as long as possible, so you won't have to worry about them going bad.
Improving graphics< /h3>- Download Enhanced Palworld Visuals
This modification cuts out fog, depth of field, highlights and blooms, but at the same time activates anisotropic filtering and improves overall clarity, increasing the internal resolution of objects.
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Epic Preset < p>There are also Epic presets (increases shadow resolution, model resolution, and environmental detail, as well as draw distance) and Epic Plus (includes SSGI along with SSR) for powerful computers. The author himself recommends using Epic, since SSGI and SSR do not always show a better picture.
Common warehouse for all bases
- Download Integrate Storage Warehouses for all Camps
Creates a common warehouse for all your bases. This way, when new items are produced, they will appear in all your warehouses, and not just in the container located in a certain base. This greatly simplifies the management of things in the game. However, this mod only works in single mode.
Items drop with 100% probability
- Download 100 Percent Drop Rate
Significantly simplifies the collection of materials from Palov, since items from them now drop with one hundred percent probability. An extremely useful mod if you need to quickly accumulate certain resources.
Increase the number of available bases and Pal workers
- Download Increased Base Amount and Worker Pals
The mod has several variations to choose from: you can immediately give yourself access to 100 bases and place 100 Pals on each of them, or increase this number gradually as you level up (these values can also be customize).
For this modification to work correctly, you will first need to download and install Increased world settings limits. Then simply change the necessary parameters within the game itself in the World Settings.
