How to Fix the World Not Saving Bug

Experiencing the 'Cannot Start World Save Data' error in Palworld? Learn the causes and how to fix saving issues on Xbox and PC (Steam/Xbox App) with our step-by-step guide.

The "Cannot Start World Save Data" error in Palworld prevents your game progress from being recorded. This guide explains the common causes and provides solutions for both Xbox and PC players.

Causes of the Saving Bug:

This glitch typically occurs when the game struggles to manage a large amount of data. Two primary triggers have been identified:

• Capturing over 70 Pals.
• High in-game load (e.g., many built structures like bonfires).

Essentially, as more data is generated and stored, the game can fail to properly save your progress.

How to Fix Palworld Not Saving on Xbox:

On Xbox, you may need to clear the reserved space for your Palworld data. Be extremely careful, as incorrect steps could lead to the loss of your entire save. There's also a small chance the game may not load after this process.

1. From your Xbox Home screen, navigate to Games & Apps.
2. Select Palworld and press the menu button (usually ).
3. Choose Manage saved data and then click on Reserved space.
4. Select Delete the reserved space.

If your game experiences a black screen after this, launch Palworld and immediately start recording gameplay. This action should prompt a storage selection prompt. Choose to use console storage to resolve the issue and start the game.

How to Fix Palworld Not Saving on Steam (PC):

For PC players using Steam, file integrity issues might be at play. Verifying your game files can resolve this.

1. Open Steam and go to your Library.
2. Select Palworld, click the gear icon (Settings), and choose Properties.
3. Navigate to the Installed Files tab.
4. Click on “Verify integrity of game files”.

Steam will scan and repair any corrupted or missing files. After the process is complete, reload Steam to ensure the fix is applied.

How to Fix Palworld Not Saving on Xbox App (PC):

This process is similar to the Steam fix for PC players using the Xbox App.

1. From the Xbox Home screen, click on the game.
2. Click the three dots next to the Play button and select Manage.
3. Go to the Files section. At the bottom of the page, click “verify and repair”.
4. Ensure your save data is backed up, then select “Yes” to begin the repair process.

You may need to reset the Xbox app after completing these steps.