Palworld Base, Guild and Worker Limits: BaseCampMaxNum and More
Bases and Pals are what make Palworld servers heavy. A few settings in PalWorldSettings.ini let you cap them so the server stays smooth for everyone.
The main keys
- BaseCampMaxNum: the cap on total bases across the whole map, all guilds combined. The default is commonly listed as 128.
- GuildPlayerMaxNum: the maximum number of players per guild. The default is commonly listed as 20.
- BaseCampWorkerMaxNum: the number of Pal workers per base. The default is commonly listed as 15, though some players report it does not always take effect, so test it on your build.
Values can change between game updates, so check what your own file contains.
Why limits matter
Each base runs automated work: Pals walking, crafting, farming and fighting off raids. Many active bases at once can raise CPU load and make lag worse. If your server slows down once the map fills up, lowering the total base count is a sensible first step.
Small server advice
- A group of friends rarely needs 128 bases. Lowering BaseCampMaxNum keeps the world tidy.
- Keep GuildPlayerMaxNum at or above the number of people you want in one guild.
- If lag appears near big bases, try lowering BaseCampWorkerMaxNum and compare.
How to edit the values
- Stop the server in the Console tab.
- Open PalWorldSettings.ini in Files.
- Find the key inside the OptionSettings line.
- Change the number and keep the comma after it.
- Save the file and start the server.
Existing bases
Lowering a cap does not always remove bases that already exist. Treat it as a way to stop new growth, and ask players to remove unused bases if you need to reduce load. Back up your world before making large changes.
Planning for a community server
Decide the limits before launch. Changing them after players have built big bases can cause frustration. A good approach is to start moderate, watch performance for a week, and raise caps only if the server stays smooth.
If lag continues, also read our guide on fixing Palworld lag and memory issues, and ask our team in Discord for a sizing check.