If the desire to embark on a new journey in Palworld and wipe the slate clean arises, our detailed guide within the game’s main menu is at your disposal. Be mindful of the irreversible nature of this decision and consider creating a backup of your world if uncertainties linger. To safeguard your current progress, especially if you anticipate returning to your ongoing game, follow our steps to create a backup that can be easily reinstated.
Backing Up Your World in Palworld (Applicable to PC Only)
- Locate Save Files:
- For Windows users, press the Windows key + R, type %appdata%, and press Enter.
- Navigate to Local -> PAL -> Saved -> SaveGames -> Players -> [Your Steam ID].
2. Copy the Folder:
- Copy the entire folder containing your world save files.
- Store the copy in a secure location outside the Palworld directory, such as your Documents folder or an external drive.
Deleting Your Game World in Palworld
Follow these steps to erase a world in Palworld:
- Access the World Select Menu:
- Launch Palworld.
- On the main menu, choose “Singleplayer” to access the World Select menu, displaying a list of your saved worlds.
2. Choose the World to Delete:
- Locate the world you wish to delete in the World Select menu.
- Hover over it with your in-game cursor.
3. Open the Delete Option:
- Look for the “Delete World” option, typically positioned in the bottom left corner of the world’s information panel. Click on it.
4. Confirm the Deletion:
- A confirmation pop-up will appear, emphasizing the permanence of this action.
- Type “DELETE” (in all caps) into the provided text box to proceed.
- Once correctly entered, the “Confirm” button will activate.
- Click “Confirm” to permanently delete the world.
In case the in-game deletion method encounters issues, you can manually locate and delete the world save files on your computer. Refer to our backup steps for guidance on accessing these files.
