How to Update Palworld Version on Windows VPS

When you first create a server for Palworld, the version may be outdated and incompatible with the latest client. To enjoy the newest features, you need to update your game server version. This guide will walk you through the steps to update your Palworld game version on a Windows VPS.

Steps

First Step: Close Palworld and Prepare for Update

1. Close the Palworld application using the Task Manager.
2. Navigate to the root directory of the C drive and locate the Palu.ps1 file.
3. Right-click the Palu.ps1 file and select Run with PowerShell to begin the update process.
4. Wait for the update process to complete. The server will be upgraded to the latest version during this time.
5. Once the update is finished, right-click the Open Pal shortcut on your desktop and select Properties.
6. In the Properties window, go to the Path field, select all the text, and replace it with the following path:
   "C:\Program Files\PalServer\steam\steamapps\common\PalServer\Pal\Binaries\Win64\PalServer-Win64-Shipping.exe"

Second Step: Modify the Self-Starting Scheduled Task

1. Open the Start menu, navigate to Windows Administrative Tools, and select Task Scheduler.
2. In the Task Scheduler, locate and double-click the auto Pal task.
3. Select the Palworld Task, then click Edit in the Actions section.
4. In the Palworld Actions window, replace the original path with the updated path:
   "C:\Program Files\PalServer\steam\steamapps\common\PalServer\Pal\Binaries\Win64\PalServer-Win64-Shipping.exe"
5. Click OK and verify the administrator password if prompted.

Final Step: Restart the Server

1. Restart your server to verify whether the auto-start feature is working correctly.
2. If you don’t need verification, you can simply double-click the Open Pal shortcut on your desktop to start the server directly.

By following these steps, you can successfully update the Palworld server version on your Windows VPS and ensure that it works seamlessly with the latest game client.