DeathPenalty key set to None. Click Review and save, then restart. The default on a new server is Everything, Pals included (All), so players drop their items, equipment and Pals on their team when they die.
Palworld death penalty options
How to set keep inventory in Palworld
1
Open Palworld settings
Open your server in the Game Panel and click Palworld settings under PALWORLD.
2
Change the death penalty
In Damage and death, set What you lose when you die to Nothing, or type
die in Find a setting.3
Review and save
Click Review and save, check the change and click Save changes.
4
Restart the server
Other death settings
Frequently asked questions
What is the default death penalty on a Palworld server?
Everything, Pals included (All). Players drop all items and the Pals on their team.
Can players steal my items after I die?
Only if Pick up other guilds’ drops is on. Leave it off on PvE servers. See PvP settings.Does keep inventory work in Hardcore mode?
What you lose when you die sets the drops. With Hardcore on, players also can’t respawn, unless Allow a new character in Hardcore is on.Related guides
Palworld server guide
Every Palworld page in one place.
PvP settings
Player damage and guild drops.
World settings and XP rate
Presets and rates.
Server settings explained
Every setting and its ini key.
Tested by the FREAKHOSTING team on our Game Panel on 30 October 2026 (Palworld dedicated server on our Game Panel). Steps may differ slightly if the game changes.
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Last Updated: October 2026