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Filesystem Reference • Updated September 2026

Palworld Save File Location: Steam, Xbox Game Pass, Linux & Docker Paths

Need to back up your world, transfer a save to a dedicated server, or inspect your files on CheckMySave? Here are the exact file paths for all Palworld platforms and server environments.

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1. Steam PC (Windows)

On Windows Steam, Palworld saves are stored under your user profile's local AppData directory: 

%LocalAppData%\Pal\Saved\SaveGames

Quick Navigation:

  1. Press Win + R on your keyboard.
  2. Paste %LocalAppData%\Pal\Saved\SaveGames and press Enter.
  3. Open the folder named with your 17-digit SteamID (e.g. 76561198...).
  4. Each 32-character hexadecimal folder inside corresponds to one individual world save.
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2. Xbox Game Pass PC (Microsoft Store)

The Windows Store / Game Pass version of Palworld stores encrypted package saves under: 

%LocalAppData%\Packages\PocketpairInc.Palworld_37ghvgas3hxm0\SystemAppData\wgs
Note: Xbox Game Pass saves use container GUID folders instead of standard Level.sav names. To convert Game Pass saves for Steam or Dedicated Servers, see our Xbox to Steam migration guide.
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3. Linux Dedicated Server (SteamCMD / LGSM)

On native Linux dedicated servers, the world save path is typically:

~/Steam/steamapps/common/PalServer/Pal/Saved/SaveGames/0/<WorldID>/

If installed via LinuxGSM: ~/serverfiles/Pal/Saved/SaveGames/0/<WorldID>/

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4. Docker Palworld Server

If you run your dedicated server via Docker (e.g. thijsvanloef/palworld-server-docker):

<mounted_volume>/Pal/Saved/SaveGames/0/<WorldID>/

# Anatomy of a Palworld Save Folder

<WorldID>/ (e.g. 2E85FD38BAA792EB1D4C09386F3A3CDA)

  • Level.sav — Main world database (characters, pals, bases, guilds).
  • LevelMeta.sav — World metadata (world name, in-game day count).
  • WorldOption.sav — Local co-op custom settings container.
  • Players/ — Individual player profiles (<PlayerGUID>.sav).
  • backup/ — Autosave snapshots (world/ and player/).

? Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Steam Palworld save location on Windows?

Steam saves are located at %LocalAppData%\Pal\Saved\SaveGames\<YourSteamID>\<WorldID>\ on Windows PC.

Where are Palworld dedicated server saves stored on Linux?

On standard Linux SteamCMD servers, saves are stored in ~/Steam/steamapps/common/PalServer/Pal/Saved/SaveGames/0/<WorldID>/.