Fix Palworld Stuck Under the Map

Every video game is prone to bugs and errors that we can’t deny no matter whether the developers are experienced or new in the community. Especially with open-world action-adventure multiplayer survival games, the ratio of bugs and glitches can be higher due to server limitations. Meanwhile, the Early Access stage indicates some development conflicts initially. Now, it looks like the recently launched Palworld is no exception. Recently, players reported that the Palworld stuck under the map issue occurs a lot.

This becomes frustrating for the Palworld players to get stuck under the map and die without the stamina unexpectedly. Even though players can respawn where they dropped, stuck under the ground or wall or rock can trouble the same after falling into the waters under the map. It can significantly affect the overall gaming experience in Palworld. Pocketpair is working hard to improve issues, but it may take time mostly with concurrent players’ server scalability and capacity.

Steps to Fix Palworld Stuck Under the Map

We should mention that the Palworld map is vast due to its open-world scenario and developers are trying to expand more elements in the map. Well, it makes the Palworld map longer to load completely and whenever players explore a long distance, the characters (Pals) may experience multiple issues with the graphical glitches or texture loading. As the displaying of a map in the game is a kind of graphical thing, the chances are high that somehow in-game graphics aren’t working smoothly.

Now, if you’re also one of the victims who encounter this issue, there is nothing to worry about. Fortunately, here we’ve shared with you some workarounds that might come in handy. Make sure to follow all troubleshooting methods until the problem has been fixed. So, without further ado, let’s get into it.

1. Relaunch Palworld

You can try closing and relaunching the Palworld game irrespective of your gaming platform to ensure there is no temporary game cache data issue or glitch present. So, you can try doing the same to check for the issue.

2. Restart Your Gaming Device

The second thing you should do is to manually restart your gaming device to refresh potential system conflicts whatsoever. It’s always recommended to reboot the device whatever platform you’re using.

For PC:

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

For Xbox Console:

1. Press the Xbox button to open the guide.
2. Select Profile & System > Choose Power.
3. Now, choose Restart Console.
4. Select Restart > Wait for the reboot.
5. Once done, you can run the game again.

3. Run Palworld as an Administrator

You might also need to run the game application as an administrator on your PC to avoid any kind of system admin permission-related issues. This particular method will help in fixing the game launching or in-game feature issues. To do so, check the steps below.

• Head over to the installed game directory on your PC.
• Right-click on the Palworld.exe app.
• Go to Properties > Click on the Compatibility tab.

• Enable the Run this program as an administrator option.
• Click on Apply > Click on OK to save changes.
• Now, run the Palworld game to check for the issue.

4. Use the Windows Compatibility Mode

You should use the system compatibility access for your game application by following the steps below to check if the game is having any issues with the Windows OS version.

• Open the Start menu > Search for Palworld.
• Right-click on the Palworld.exe app on your PC.
• Go to Properties > Click on the Compatibility tab.
• Turn On the Run this program in compatibility mode for: option.
• Select Windows 7/8 from the drop-down menu.
• Click on Apply and hit OK to save changes.

5. Update the Palworld Update

You might also need to check for the game update by following the steps below to ensure there is no conflict with the outdated game patch version. Sometimes an outdated game version can cause multiple issues with the startup or in-game features.

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.

For Xbox Console:

• Head over to the Xbox Dashboard menu.
• Go to the My Games and Apps section.
• Select Manage > Go to Updates.
• If the Palworld game update is available.
• Press the A button on the controller to start it.

6. Verify the Game Files

Sometimes corrupted or missing game files installed on the system might cause multiple issues with the in-game functionality. 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. Use a Pal to Glide

Several Palworld players have reported that using a friend or Pal to glide beneath the stuck map can help in fixing this issue. It seems that Pals can serve as gliders which can move you to the playable area from the stuck map. To do so, check the steps below:

• Launch Palworld > Go to your inventory or Pal list.
• Choose a Pal that can fly or glide.
• Then use the Pal’s ability to bring yourself to the map.

8. Give Enough Space Between Buildings and Passageways

Ensure to check if there is enough space between buildings and passageways in the base to prevent Pals from being stuck under the map in Palworld. Multiple players have tried this method and found it helpful.

9. Dodge-Roll to Clip Back

Another thing you can do is to dodge-roll to clip back in Palworld which can help in repositioning your in-game character on the map correctly. To do this, check the steps below.

• Launch Palworld > Use the specific key bind for dodging & rolling.
• So, try rolling in different directions to clip back to the in-game map.

10. Log Out of the Account and Log Back In

Sometimes it seems that logging out of your Palworld account and then signing back into it might also resolve potential in-game glitches. There is nothing wrong with trying this method once.

11. Move to a Flat Terrain

It may also be possible, you can move to a flat terrain in Palworld so that there is no conflict with the base area. Sometimes it can also help in fixing the map stuck issue in Palworld.

12. Check the Server Status of Palworld

You should check for Palworld’s server status by visiting the Palworld Server Status here to make sure there is no conflict with the Palworld online service. In some cases, the server downtime or maintenance issue can trigger multiple issues with the game startup and in-game features. You might also need to follow the official @Palworld_EN Twitter handle to get notifications for all server-related issues and upcoming patch updates. If there is a server downtime, you can wait for a couple of hours and retry again.

13. Retry Joining the Server Multiple Times

Try closing the Palworld game irrespective of your gaming device and then rejoining the multiplayer session. Several players have found this trick helpful at times. This can allow your in-game character to get out of the stuck map issue.

14. Cross-check the Pal’s Work Suitability

Well, every Pal in Palworld has a specific list of works that can be done and can not be done. It’s recommended to check for the work suitability icon on your Pal’s status screen to make sure that your Pal is suitable for the task.

15. Don’t Build Palbox Near Walls

You’ll have to keep enough space near walls to build a Palbox in Palworld so that your character won’t get stuck inside the walls. You can try building a Palbox on a flat surface too.

16. Enable the Disassembly Mode

The chances are high that you can try activating the Disassembly Mode in Palworld by pressing the C key on the PC or Right-Stick on the controller. Well, disassembling the buildings in the Disassembly Mode can help in returning to your inventory and the resources back.

17. Try Climbing to Mountains or Rocks

As a next workaround, you can also try climbing the rocks or mountains near you to avoid being stuck under the Palworld map. However, you’ll need to be near enough of a big structure or swim a bunch to locate anything big to climb easily.

Just keep an eye on your in-game character’s stamina. Whenever you spot a surface low enough to climb. Either you can jump or use a grappling gun to pull yourself up to the top of the cliff. Once you’ve climbed successfully, you can resolve the issue mostly.

18. Contact Palworld Support

If none of the workarounds come in handy, you can Contact Steam Support or Contact Pocketpair to submit a support ticket for the stuck under the Palworld map. This will also allow the Palworld developers to investigate the issue further.

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