Palworld: How Much RAM & Which Package Do I Need?
RAM recommendations for Palworld servers by player count, why usage grows over time and which RespawnHost package fits your group.
How much RAM does a Palworld server need?
Palworld is one of the most RAM-hungry survival games out there — and with the larger 1.0 world (World Tree, Sky Islands) that’s truer than ever. The short answer:
| Group size | Recommended RAM |
|---|---|
| 2–4 players | 8–16 GB (16 GB if you play one save for a long time) |
| 4–8 players | 12–16 GB |
| 8–16 players | 16–24 GB |
| 16–32 players / community | 24–32 GB+ |
Pocketpair itself recommends 16 GB as a baseline for dedicated servers — sensible even for small groups, because:
Why RAM usage grows over time
A Palworld server uses more and more RAM the longer it runs and the more happens in the world: more caught Pals, more bases, more built structures, more player progress. A fresh server starts lean; a 200-hour save with three full bases needs a multiple of that.
Two consequences:
- Schedule regular restarts — they clear the RAM and keep performance stable. In the RespawnHost panel you can set up automatic restarts (e.g. every 4–6 hours or at night).
- Pick one size bigger if you’re planning a long-term save.
CPU: clock speed beats core count
Palworld’s world simulation (Unreal Engine 5) depends heavily on single-thread performance — many slow cores don’t help. That’s why RespawnHost servers run on AMD Ryzen 9 with high clock speeds (Frankfurt: Ryzen 9 9950X with DDR5, Salt Lake City: Ryzen 9 7950X). Nothing to configure — it’s included with every package.
Which RespawnHost package fits you?
Our Palworld packages differ primarily in RAM. As a rule of thumb:
- Pal Tamer Starter (8 GB) — perfect for 2–4 friends playing through the story together.
- Guild Explorer (12 GB) — ideal for 4–8 players with an active base.
- Base Builder (16 GB) — for groups up to 16 players, or smaller groups with a long-term save. Our recommendation for Palworld 1.0.
- Pal Master (18 GB) — extra headroom for big worlds with many bases.
- Legendary Tamer (24 GB) — for 32-player communities.
- Palworld Extreme (32 GB) — maximum power, no compromises.
Current prices are on the Palworld server page. With Pay-Per-Use you only pay while the server runs — so even a big package costs very little if you only play a few hours.
Can I upgrade later?
Yes. If your group grows or the world gets bigger, switch to a larger package in the panel — your save stays intact.
FAQ
Is 8 GB enough to start? For 2–4 players on a fresh save: yes. If you’re planning hundreds of hours on the same world, go straight for 16 GB.
My server stutters despite enough RAM — why?
Usually the server has run too long without a restart (RAM full), or too many Pals are working in bases (BaseCampWorkerMaxNum). Set up automatic restarts and lower the base worker count in the config editor if needed.
Is player count all that matters? No — bases, built structures and Pal count impact RAM more than raw player count. A 4-player guild with mega bases needs more than 10 casual players.
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