How to Fix Palworld Stuck on Loading Screen

Palworld is best when it feels instant: you craft in the workshop, whistle a Pal, and head straight into the wild with friends. That rhythm collapses the second Palworld is stuck on loading, sits on a loading screen forever, or loops on “Connecting…”. Don’t mash Play ten times or guess blindly. Use this practical, measurable sequence to fix Palworld stuck on loading fast—starting with quick wins and ending with route control that keeps sessions smooth.

Fast Checks for Palworld Stuck on Loading

Before touching settings, clear the obvious blockers:

1. Restart Palworld, then your launcher (Steam/Xbox app), then your PC.
2. Sign out and back in; stale tokens often look like Palworld won’t load.
3. Try a second world (solo vs. online). If one opens but another stalls, you’re seeing a content/server blip—not a broken PC.
4. If you’re joining a friend, ensure the instance isn’t full; full servers often mimic infinite loading.

If the above methods are ineffective, your loading issue may stem from deeper underlying causes. Below, we will analyze and address them one by one.

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Two Main Causes of Loading Issues

• Network Issues:
  • Your local data is heavily congested.
  • The routing node you're connected to has failed.
  • The server you're connected to is too far away.
  • Local connection is unstable.
• Hardware Issues:
  • Your device lacks sufficient performance.
  • Other programs are consuming too much of your device's resources.
  • Device performance has degraded.

Some of these issues stem from common causes, such as too many background programs consuming network bandwidth and device resources. Others require assistance from tools like GearUP—for example, optimizing network nodes. Below, we’ll detail each solution one by one.

Solutions for Palworld Loading Issue

Ensure System Meets Requirements

To avoid extended loading times or even complete freezes caused by device performance bottlenecks, you can refer to the official system requirements below. We recommend meeting the recommended specifications to ensure smooth gameplay:

If your system does not meet the requirements, we recommend prioritizing upgrades to your graphics card and hard drive.

Use GearUP to Fix Connection

Network connectivity is another factor affecting loading, as data cannot be transmitted smoothly, yet manual fixes are often impractical. With GearUP, you can effortlessly resolve this—it automatically optimizes connection nodes, ensuring your links to servers and other players follow the most efficient routes. This reduces Palworld lag, NAT issues, and other network problems with precision and speed.

With just a few steps, you can optimize Palworld's network performance:

Step 1: Click this button to download GearUP.

Step 2: Search for Palworld.

Step 3: Select a server—you can connect to any available one.

Step 4: Start boosting. You’ll see the optimized network results, then launch the game.

Close Unnecessary Background Programs

Background programs not only consume your PC's performance but may also hog network bandwidth—a dual impact that can prolong loading times. If you're already experiencing loading issues, we strongly recommend closing all non-essential applications:

• Open Task Manager
  • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc (or Ctrl + Alt + Delete → Select "Task Manager").
• Identify Unnecessary Programs
  • Under the "Processes" tab, check:
  • CPU/Memory/Disk/Network columns for high-usage apps.
  • Common culprits: Browsers (Chrome, Edge), Discord, Steam, updaters (e.g., Adobe, NVIDIA).
• Close Programs
  • Right-click the app → Select "End task".
  • Caution: Avoid ending "Windows processes" (labeled with Windows or Microsoft).

Upgrade Your Drivers

An outdated graphics driver might allow you to launch the game, but loading times could become excessively long. New drivers often include hardware performance optimizations and bug fixes:

• Identify Your GPU Model
  • Press Win + R, type dxdiag, and hit Enter.
  • Go to the Display tab → Note the Name (e.g., "NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060").
• Download Official Drivers
  • NVIDIA: https://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx
  • AMD: https://www.amd.com/support
  • Intel: https://www.intel.com/drivers
  • Select your GPU model and OS version → Download the latest driver.
• Install the Driver
  • Run the downloaded file → Follow on-screen instructions.
  • Choose "Custom Install" (optional) → Check "Perform a clean install" (resets settings).
  • Restart your PC after installation.

FAQ about Palworld Loading

Q1: Why has my Palworld loading time suddenly increased?

If it worked fine before but now has long black screens/loading times, you should consider whether you’re experiencing network connectivity issues.

Q2: Why is it recommended to use the suggested system requirements?

The minimum requirements only ensure the game can run—this might mean very low graphics, very low FPS, and longer loading times. If you want a better experience, meeting or exceeding the recommended specs is more reliable.

Q3: Why does network lag affect loading?

In multiplayer mode, data from multiple players and the server must sync in real time. If there’s network lag, your data transfer is likely disrupted, forcing the game to wait longer for transmissions to complete—resulting in extended loading times.

Conclusion

In short, Palworld loading issues fall into two categories: network and hardware. You’ll need basic troubleshooting to identify the cause before applying the right fix. For complex network problems, GearUP is the optimal solution—no manual setup required, safe and effective, instantly resolving black screens and loading failures.