bIsPvP) and Players can hurt players (bEnablePlayerToPlayerDamage). Add Friendly fire if guild members should hurt each other too. Click Review and save, then restart. All three are off on a new server, so Palworld is PvE by default.
Palworld PvP settings
How to make a PvP server
1
Open Palworld settings
Open your server in the Game Panel and click Palworld settings under PALWORLD.
2
Switch on PvP
In Damage and death, switch on Player versus player and Players can hurt players.
3
Choose the extras
Decide on Friendly fire, Defend against other guilds, Pick up other guilds’ drops and the death penalty.
4
Review and save
Click Review and save, then Save changes.
5
Restart the server
Example setups
To protect buildings on a PvP server, see Damage to buildings and Building toughness in Bases and guilds, and base decay.
Frequently asked questions
Is Palworld PvP by default?
No. A new server has Player versus player, Players can hurt players and Friendly fire switched off.Why can’t players hurt each other with PvP on?
Switch on Players can hurt players as well as Player versus player, save and restart.Can I have PvP on only some days?
Not automatically. Change the switches, save and restart when you want to switch.Related guides
Palworld server guide
Every Palworld page in one place.
Death penalty
What players drop when they die.
Base decay
Buildings, decay and abandoned guilds.
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