How To Fix Session Search Error In Palworld

Many Steam players are facing the session search error in Palworld. This issue bars them from joining the official server and playing the game. Here are a few ways you can fix it.

How Can I Fix Session Search Error In Palworld?

Restart The Game

Try restarting the game as a quick fix. Exit the applications – both Palworld and Steam. Ensure that they are not running in the background by checking your task manager. Restart the Steam app and launch Palworld again.

Check Your Internet Connection

Ensure that you have a steady internet connection. Try restarting your router before launching the game again. If your Wi-Fi connection is stable, make sure that you have reliable internet speed by conducting a quick speed test. Slow internet speed and high ping count can contribute to this error.

Alternatively, you can also try using an Ethernet cable for a more stable connection.

Update The Game

The developer keeps releasing new patches, so make sure you are playing the latest version of the game. Keep an eye out for update announcements, usually made on Palworld’s official X account.

It is possible that a hotfix may not have been correctly updated on your system. In such cases, it is always safer to update the game manually. Follow these steps to update your game:

1. Open Steam Games Library.
2. Locate Palworld and right-click on Properties.
3. In the drop-down menu, select Updates.
4. Hit Download if a new update is available.
5. Ensure that you select the Always keep this game updated automatically option, if not already selected.

Change The World Settings

You can also try changing the world settings to fix the session search error in Palworld. Here’s how to do it:

1. Launch Palworld.
2. On the Main Menu, select Change World Settings.
3. Turn the Multiplayer toggle off.
4. Start the game and after some time, turn the Multiplayer option on.
5. You might have to do this a couple of times if none of the aforementioned solutions have worked.

Verify Integrity Of Game Files

Sometimes corrupted game files can cause this error. Try the following:

1. Open Steam Games Library.
2. Locate Palworld and right-click on its icon.
3. In the drop-down menu, select Properties.
4. Click on Installed Files.
5. In that tab, select Verify Integrity of Game Files.
6. Let the Steam app run its process and make changes, if necessary.
7. Restart the Steam app and launch Palworld.

Create a New World

If none of the aforementioned solutions work for you, the simplest thing to do is create a new world. However, it would mean that you will have to start from scratch, so we recommend using this option as the last resort. Hopefully, the next Palworld update will resolve this issue once and for all.

Note for Xbox players: You might have to wait for the developer to release a new patch for the Xbox version of the game. However, Xbox players can still try the first two solutions to fix this problem.