Palworld Session Search Error Fix

Pocketpair Inc. has released a video game called Palworld, which is an action-adventure, survival, monster-taming game. The game integrates battle, training, monster-capturing, and base-building elements, all set in an open world where animal-like creatures (similar to Pokémon) fight with guns. However, the game is currently in its early access stage, which means there may be several bugs or issues present. Recently, several players have reported experiencing an unexpected error while searching for Palworld sessions.

This specific error might happen quite often when trying to get into the game servers during matchmaking. As per reports, affected players are getting “The match you are trying to join is running an incompatible version of the game” error regarding the ‘Session Search’ conflict. Several Palworld players are experiencing the “Session Search Error. OnFindSessionsComplete bWasSuccesful == false.” problem on their end. It becomes frustrating enough for the affected Palworld players.

What is the Session Search Error in Palworld?

It usually occurs when attempting to connect to a World in Palworld, preventing players from continuing their journey with the characters. This particular error can happen due to an outdated game version, which mostly troubles players. Though there is no permanent solution yet by the developers, there are a couple of things you can try at your end. Additionally, the Palworld server error, conflicts with the internet connection, DNS cache issues, multiplayer crossplay conflicts, temporary cache data issues, and more can also trouble you.

As the title allows up to 32 players in a single match maximum, it may sometimes go through some server glitches if the server capacity gets fully loaded when you’re trying. We suggest you retry multiple times and wait for a few minutes to get into the session search again.

Palworld Session Search Error Fix

Fortunately, we’ve shared some workarounds that should come in handy. Make sure to follow all troubleshooting methods until the problem has been fixed. So, without further ado, let’s jump into it.

1. Close and Restart Palworld

Before doing any other workaround, you might need to force close and restart the Palworld game on your computer by following the steps below. This method will trouble you a lot when it comes to the temporary game cache or glitch whatsoever.

• Close both the game and the client on your PC.
• Press the Ctrl+Shift+Esc keys to open Task Manager.
• Click on Processes > Select the Palworld.exe task.
• Hit End Task > Close the Steam process.
• Now, restart your PC to apply changes.

2. Restart the PC

You should have to manually restart your computer to ensure there is no conflict with the temporary cache data or system glitch. The chances are high that somehow your system is troubled with the game application running properly. Just check the steps below to reboot the PC.

• Open the Start menu > Click on the Power icon.
• Click on Restart > Wait for the system to boot again.

3. Run Palworld as an Administrator

The chances are high that somehow your Palworld game program is having some issues with the system admin permission. You should follow the steps below to run the game as an administrator which will allow the program to perform smoothly.

• Right-click on the Palworld.exe app on your PC.
• Go to Properties > Click on the Compatibility tab.

• Enable the Run this program as an administrator checkbox.
• Click on Apply > Click on OK to save changes.

4. Check Your Internet Connection

You might also need to check out the internet connection at your end regarding the poor or unstable network. The chances are high that somehow slow internet connection is troubling you a lot. Either you can use a different network or contact your service provider for further technical assistance.

5. Update Palworld

You might also try updating the game manually by following the steps below to ensure there is no issue with the outdated game patch version. Sometimes an outdated game version can trouble you a lot with the multiplayer lobby.

For Xbox App:

• Open the Xbox app for PC.
• Go to My Library > Click on the Palworld game.
• Now, click on the More options (…) button.
• Click on Manage > Select Files.
• Then select Check for updates.
• Reboot the system to apply changes.

For Steam:

• Open the Steam client > Go to Library.
• Right-click on the Palworld game.
• Click on Properties > Click on Updates.
• Now, go to Automatic Updates.
• Select Only update this game when I launch it.
• Once done, reboot the system to apply changes.

6. Verify Palworld Game Files

Sometimes corrupted or missing game files installed on the system might cause multiple issues with the game server connectivity. The chances are high for scanning and repairing the game files by following the steps below.

For Xbox App:

• Open the Xbox App for Windows.
• Go to My Library > Select the Palworld game.
• Select the More options (…) button.
• Click on Manage > Select Files.
• Next, click on Verify and Repair.
• Wait for it to complete > Then reboot the system.

For Steam:

• Open the Steam client > Go to Library.
• Right-click on the Palworld game.
• Go to Properties.
• Now, click on Installed Files.
• Click on Verify integrity of game files.
• Wait for the process to complete.
• Once done, restart the system.

7. Try Changing World Settings

You should also try changing the World settings in Palworld by following the steps below. Several players have reported that changing the world settings did fix the session search error in Palworld.

• Launch Palworld > Go to the main menu.
• Click on ‘Change World Settings’ for your world.
• Disable the ‘Multiplayer’ option.
• Start your world > Switch On the Multiplayer option.
• You should have to do this step multiple times.
• Once done, you should restart the game.

8. Manually Reset Your Wi-Fi Router

An unstable internet connection or networking glitch can trouble you at times to get into the multiplayer match. It’s better to manually reset the Wi-Fi Router by following the steps below to ensure there is no issue.

• Make sure your Wi-Fi Router is turned on.
• Then press and hold the Reset button on the router for 30 seconds.
• Once the LED indicators start blinking, sign into the admin panel.
• Set a Wi-Fi password and apply changes.
• Next, connect your computer to the Wi-Fi network.
• You’re good to go.

9. Check the Palworld Server Status

Another thing you can do is to check the Palworld Server Status here to make sure there is no issue with the service downtime or outage. It’s worth mentioning to follow the official @Palworld_EN Twitter account to get all reports related to the server issue. If there is an issue with the server, be sure to keep waiting for a couple of hours & retry again.

10. Create a New World

If the above methods don’t work then create a new world in Palworld by following the steps below to allow the game server to work properly.

• Launch Palworld > Go to the main menu.
• Select ‘Create New World’.
• Follow the on-screen prompts to set up your new world.
• Try to join a new world again.

11. Turn Off Multiplayer in Palworld

You might also need to turn off the online multiplayer mode in Palworld to check if there is no issue with joining the lobby. Wait for a couple of minutes and turn on the multiplayer mode again.

• Launch Palworld > Go to the main menu.
• Click on Change World Settings.
• Turn Off the Multiplayer mode.
• Confirm the process and start your game.

You can also create a new world and then disable multiplayer in Palworld.

• Launch Palworld > Go to the main menu.
• Click on Start Game > Select Create New World.
• Enter a name in your world.
• Turn On the Multiplayer option.
• Start your world > Press the ESC key.

12. Contact Support

Last but not least, you should contact Steam Support and submit a support ticket for the same issue. This method will help the developers to investigate the issue and fix it.

That’s it, guys. We assume this guide was helpful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.