Hosting and joining a dedicated server in Palworld enhances the multiplayer experience, allowing for more control and customization. Whether you’re setting up a server for friends or want to join an existing one, the process is straightforward. This guide will walk you through the steps to launch and join a Palworld Dedicated Server quickly and easily.
- Open Steam: Start by launching your Steam client. Ensure you are logged in to your account.
- Go to Library: Navigate to your Steam library, where all your games and applications are listed.
- Search for Palworld: In the library’s search field, type “Palworld”. Ensure you own the game and that no filters are selected which might hide it from the list.
- Locate Palworld Dedicated Server Option: Look for the option that says “Palworld Dedicated Server”. This is the server tool you need to launch to create or join a dedicated server.
- Right-Click and Launch: Right-click on the ‘Palworld Dedicated Server’ option and select ‘Launch’.
- Select Play Palworld Dedicated Server and Click Play: After launching, a prompt might appear. Select ‘Play Palworld Dedicated Server’ from this prompt and click ‘Play’ to start the server.
- Open Your Palworld Game: Now, open the main Palworld game the same way you opened the server tool.
- Click Join Multiplayer Game: In Palworld, select the option to join a multiplayer game.
- Enter Server IP Address: At the bottom of the screen, there will be a field to enter the IP address of the server. The default local IP is “127.0.0.1:8211”. Replace this with the IP address of the server you wish to join and click ‘Connect’.
Launching and joining a Palworld Dedicated Server is a simple process that can greatly enhance your gaming experience. Whether you’re playing with friends or looking to join a wider community, a dedicated server provides a more controlled and personalized gameplay environment.