Do I need PlayStation Plus to play on a Palworld server?

Yes. For online multiplayer on PS5 – including joining a rented dedicated server – Sony requires an active PlayStation Plus membership. This applies regardless of the hoster and is down to the platform, not Palworld or RespawnHost.

How do I find my server on PS5?

Through the community browser in the game: start Palworld, choose multiplayer, then open "Community Servers" and search for your server name. Set a unique name in the RespawnHost panel beforehand so the search finds your server instantly.

Can I join via IP address on PS5?

No. Connecting directly via IP:port is reserved for PC players (Steam). On PS5 and Xbox, joining works exclusively through the in-game community browser – your server must be listed there by name, which is active by default with us.

Can PS5 and PC players play together on one server?

Yes. Thanks to full crossplay since version 0.5.0 and standard from 1.0, PlayStation 5, Steam, Xbox and Mac play together on the same dedicated server. At RespawnHost, crossplay is enabled out of the box – you don't have to configure anything.

Can I restrict crossplay, e.g. allow only PS5 players?

Yes. The CrossplayPlatforms setting determines which platforms may connect. The default is Steam,Xbox,PS5,Mac – simply remove the platforms you want to exclude and restart the server.

Are there mods for the server on PS5?

Mods can be installed on the server, but only PC players can use them. Mods are generally not available on consoles – for PS5 players, Palworld always runs without mods, even if the server technically loads them.

How many players fit on a Palworld PS5 server?

Up to 32 players simultaneously – that's the game's official limit for dedicated servers and applies on all platforms. The console's co-op mode, by contrast, only allows 4. We don't limit the slots any further.

Does my world keep running when my PS5 is switched off?

Yes, that's exactly the big advantage of a rented server: the world keeps running in the data center. Pals keep working, time passes – and your friends can join at any time, whether you're online or not.

Can I transfer my PS5 savegame to the server?

A console's local savegame can't be exported directly. You therefore start on the server with a fresh world. PC savegames (Steam), on the other hand, can be transferred via SFTP – you'll find instructions in our wiki.

What happens to my server with the Palworld 1.0 update?

You don't have to do anything: our system detects new versions automatically and installs them on the next server restart. After the update to 1.0, your server is immediately reachable again via the community browser.

Palworld

Palworld PS5 Server Hosting

Name: Palworld PS5 Server Hosting
Brand: RespawnHost
SKU: palworld-ps5-hosting
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (22 reviews)

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Crossplay with Steam, Xbox & Mac
Fairness Guarantee: Pay-Per-Use

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Your server is online & ready in seconds

Online in 90 seconds

From click to running server — no waiting.

Simple & flexible

Easy setup, flexible terms, full control.

Safe & protected

DDoS protection, backups and modern hosting.

Billed by the second

Pay-per-use – only pay while your server runs.

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on all Palworld PS5 fixed plans

Limited-time · only until August 31

Our most popular plans

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8GBRAM

11.40 €/ mo

19.00 €−40%

Recommended for 4 players

Premium server hardware
Premium DDoS protection
Game switching to 57 more games included

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12GBRAM

16.20 €/ mo

27.00 €−40%

Recommended for 8 players

Premium server hardware
Premium DDoS protection
Game switching to 59 more games included

Palworld 1.0 Trailer

The official Palworld 1.0 launch trailer – now with full crossplay on PlayStation 5.

Crossplay on PS5: play together with PC, Xbox & Mac

On PlayStation 5 you no longer play alone: since the crossplay update, Steam, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5 and Mac meet on the same dedicated server. Your RespawnHost server is open to all platforms out of the box – there's nothing to unlock. Important for console players: joining doesn't work via IP, but through the in-game community browser. So set a memorable server name in the panel that your friends on PS5, Xbox or PC can simply type into the search. Details: Crossplay guide in the wiki.

PlayStation 5

Steam (PC)

Xbox Series X|S

Xbox One

Game Pass

Mac

Everything you need

These features are included in every package and make your server the perfect gaming experience.

Instant Setup

Your server is ready in under 90 seconds. No waiting times, start playing immediately.

Unlimited Slots

No limit on the number of players. Invite as many friends as you want.

Custom Control Panel

Fully customizable control panel with all the features you need.

Per-Second Billing

Pay only when your server is online. The corresponding amount is deducted per second.

DDoS Protection

Our permanent DDoS protection keeps attacks away and guarantees a lag-free gaming experience.

Quality Gaming Support

Our support team consists of real gamers who can help you at any time.

How much RAM does your Palworld server need for your PS5 group?

The console is no exception: less RAM than often claimed – what matters is a strong CPU, and our AMD Ryzen servers deliver.

2–4 players

6–8 GB RAM

Perfectly fine for a PS5 session with friends – CPU performance matters more than memory.

4–8 players

8–12 GB RAM

For mixed groups of PS5 and PC players with several bases and lots of exploration in the World Tree region.

8–32 players

16 GB RAM+

For public community servers that stay visible in the browser and support many simultaneous bases.

Gaming Infrastructure

Premium hardware for your Palworld PS5 server

Kostenrechner

Calculate your real costs for Palworld PS5

Play time per day3h

1h24h

Your typical day

0:0024:00

Fixed plan

19.00 €

runs around the clock

RespawnHost

~6.90 €

3h/day billed

Your savings

versus the fixed plan, at 90 h/month

64 %

~12.10 €

The fixed plan only pays off from around 8.3 hours a day. Below that, Pay-per-Use is cheaper.

Based on the 8 GB package. Actual costs may vary depending on usage.

Hardware & Infrastruktur

Optimized for Palworld PS5

Processor

AMD Ryzen

RAM

DDR5

Storage

NVMe SSD

DDoS protection

Premium Gaming DDoS Protection

Uplink

10 Gbit/s

Uptime

100.00 %

All systems operational

Live status on Instatus

Transparent Price Calculation

Our pricing models are completely transparent and fair. You only pay for what you really use.

You only pay when the server is online

No costs when your server is turned off. Pay only for actual usage.

Billing by the Second

costs are deducted live as soon as the server is online. Server off = no more cost consumption.

No hidden costs

When your server is turned off, no costs are incurred. No setup fees, no hidden costs.

Palworld Price Example

Pay-Per-Use maximum (8 GB plan, 24/7)55.20 € / Month

Hourly rate (8 GB plan)≈ 0.0767 € / Hour

(0.0767 € × 720 Hours = 55.20 €)

Live Billing

As soon as your Palworld server is online, costs are deducted per second. Server off = no more cost consumption.

Example: 8 GB Package

2 hours online≈ 0.15 €

Server turned off0.00 €

Total costOnly what you play!

The difference to traditional hosters

Compare our features with those of traditional hosters and see for yourself why RespawnHost.com is the better choice.

Feature	RespawnHost.com	Provider A	Provider B	Provider C	Provider D
Pay only when server online
Server ready in under 90 seconds
Unlimited Slots
Unlimited NVMe SSD
Unlimited Cores
One Click Installer for Steam Workshop Content
Custom Control Panel
Full SFTP Access
Free Databases
Premium Hardware *2

*1 Sample of four major providers, surveyed in July 2026 based on their public pricing and feature pages. The providers are not named because plans can change at any time — what counts is the state as of the survey date.

Frequently asked questions about Palworld servers on PS5

Rent a Palworld PS5 server: finally a world that never sleeps

On PlayStation 5 there are two ways to play Palworld together: co-op mode for up to four players – or your own Palworld PS5 server with up to 32 players online at the same time. The difference is huge: your dedicated server at RespawnHost runs around the clock, even when your console is switched off. Friends who are online keep building the base, the Pals keep working – and the next time you log in, a living world is waiting for you.

Why a dedicated server changes everything on PS5

Anyone hosting co-op on PS5 knows the pain: only four players, the world only runs while the host is online, and a weak host connection means lag for everyone. A rented server solves exactly that: it runs in a German data center with a stable connection, not on your console in the living room. Your PlayStation becomes a pure access point – our hardware does the heavy lifting.

Technically, you also play to your strengths on PS5: our servers in Frankfurt keep the ping low for players from Germany, high-clock AMD Ryzen CPUs handle the simulation of your Pal labor camps, and NVMe SSDs make sure even huge bases load quickly. The fact that your PS5 itself only has 16 GB of RAM doesn't matter – we feed the hunger of the 1.0 world.

Quick explainer: how your PS5 finds the server

Consoles can't join via IP address – that's by design for Palworld on PS5 and Xbox. Instead, your server registers with the game's public community browser. You set a unique server name in the RespawnHost panel, restart once, and your world appears in the server list. Your friends simply pick "Multiplayer" → "Community Servers" in the Palworld main menu, search for the name, and they're in. An optional password keeps strangers out.

What your Palworld PS5 server can do

Persistent world: your server keeps running even when the PS5 is off
Up to 32 players: eight times as many as the console's co-op mode
Full crossplay: Steam, Xbox, Mac and PS5 play on the same world
Set server rules freely: XP rates, incubation times, drops and more
Automatic updates: the 1.0 version and all patches install on restart
DDoS protection included: your community server stays reachable
Backups at the push of a button: secure your world before you experiment

Our web interface lets you control everything comfortably from your phone or PC – even when you're not at the console. Schedule restarts, keep an eye on RAM usage, adjust settings: your Palworld PS5 server practically manages itself, and our support helps if something gets stuck.

Pay-Per-Use: perfect for console players

Especially on PS5, people tend to play in sessions: two or three hours with friends in the evening, longer on weekends. That's exactly what our billing model is made for. Your server only costs credit while it's actually online – switch it off and billing pauses completely.

Top up with prepaid credit, no subscription and no notice period. You can see at any time in the panel what your server consumes per hour. That keeps Palworld on PS5 a hobby without fixed costs – and your guild can easily split the server.

Palworld server hosting or self-hosting? The honest comparison

There are three ways to a shared Palpagos world – with big differences in effort and daily use:

Co-op session (up to 4 players): One player opens their world via invite code. Quick to start, but the world pauses as soon as the host goes offline – and more than 4 players aren't possible.

Self-hosted dedicated server: The free server tool (Steam App ID 2394010) runs on your own hardware – but your PC has to run 24/7, needs 16 GB+ RAM according to Pocketpair and a port forward for UDP 8211. You manage updates, backups and restarts yourself, and a gaming PC running around the clock quickly costs more in electricity per month than a rented server.

Palworld server hosting at RespawnHost: crossplay enabled out of the box, automatic updates and backups, auto-restarts against the well-known memory leaks – and with Pay-per-Use you only pay for actual runtime on AMD Ryzen hardware.

PalWorldSettings.ini: the key settings for your Palworld server

Anyone renting a Palworld server usually wants their own rules: everything lives in `PalWorldSettings.ini` – editable right in the RespawnHost web interface. The most important knobs at a glance:

After changes, a server restart is all it takes – the values apply immediately. Via SFTP you also get the raw file. All options with example setups are explained in the server settings guide in our wiki.

ExpRate (default 1.0): XP multiplier for players and Pals – 2.0 to 3.0 is the most popular quality-of-life boost
PalCaptureRate (1.0): the capture chance for Pals
PalEggDefaultHatchingTime (72): hours until large eggs hatch – lowering it to 0-2 skips the long wait
DeathPenalty (All): what you drop on death – 'Item' plays much more relaxed than the default
ServerPlayerMaxNum (32): your server's player limit
GuildPlayerMaxNum (20): maximum guild size – up to 100 possible
ServerPassword & AdminPassword: world access protection and admin rights (unlock in-game via `/AdminPassword`)

Palworld server lagging? Performance tips from your host

Palworld is famous for its hunger for single-thread performance – and for memory leaks in the dedicated server that fill up RAM after many hours of runtime. Our recommendation from day-to-day hosting: schedule automatic restarts every 6-12 hours (set up in two clicks in the panel), keep an eye on RAM usage in the dashboard, and with large guilds limit the number of bases and working Pals – every active base keeps simulating, even when nobody is nearby.

And before you rent a Palworld server elsewhere because it looks a few cents cheaper: compare the CPU. Many budget hosts put Palworld on crowded machines – exactly where the world simulation fails first. Our AMD Ryzen nodes clock high instead of wide; in Palworld that's the difference between 'stutters from 8 players' and 'runs fine with 32'.

What's new in Palworld 1.0? The biggest additions

World Tree & Sky Islands

The long-locked barrier around the World Tree falls, opening a brand-new endgame region along with floating Sky Islands. This is also where the main story concludes – with new missions that reveal the island's mysteries.

70+ new Pals (72 total) & a weapon Pal

1.0 adds more new Pals than any previous update – over 70 of them (72 total), including at least one Pal that transforms into a weapon in combat. On top come new weapons, armor and gear sets for every playstyle.

Wing Pack & new traversal

The Wing Pack is a new piece of gear for free flight. Unlike earlier gliders or flight mounts, it doesn't take up a Pal slot – so your team stays free for combat while you explore the Sky Islands and World Tree region vertically.

Offshore building, boss & sanctuary reworks

New in 1.0 is building on water (offshore building) for cleaner bases and better defense. On top, the tower bosses are more dynamic and the wildlife sanctuaries were reworked – each with its own ecosystem.

How to join your server from your PS5

On PlayStation 5 it's only a few minutes from rented server to running world:

Rent and start your server

Choose your package above, top up your balance and start your Palworld server – it's ready in under 90 seconds.

Set a memorable server name

Set a unique server name in the panel. Your world appears in the game's community browser under this name.

Start Palworld on your PS5

Open Palworld and select multiplayer mode in the main menu.

Open Community Servers

Switch to the "Community Servers" section – all publicly listed dedicated servers are visible there.

Search for your server and join

Enter your server name in the search, select your server and join – with a password if needed. Welcome to your world!

Last updated: July 2026

Playing on other platforms?

Your group mixes console and PC? No problem – the same server works for everyone. More info for your fellow players: Rent a Palworld server (PC & all platforms) · Rent a Palworld Xbox server. Technical details on how the platforms work together: Crossplay guide in the wiki.