What is the Wanted Status in Palworld and how to remove it?

The Wanted Status in Palworld is a debuff that puts some restrictions on players. While you can do all kinds of morally questionable things in-game, such as using your Pals as free labor and manufacturing weapons, Palworld draws the line when hurting humans and stealing items or Pals that belong to other factions.

In this guide, we share everything you need to know about removing the Wanted Status in Palworld.

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How to remove the Wanted Status in Palworld

Be careful around Pals and items belonging to other factions to avoid being Wanted (Image via Pocketpair)

Hiding or running away

Run from your pursuers until they lose sight of you. The best method is to use a flying mount towards the sky to prevent spawns and get rid of the Wanted Status.

Complete faction quests or favors

Repair your reputation by completing tasks for the offended faction. This approach not only removes your Wanted level but also improves your standing.

Kill the witnesses

Remove the Wanted Status from escalating by silencing witnesses before they report your crimes. Dead NPCs can’t rat you out.

Surrender and die

Let faction forces kill you. This resets your Wanted Status but comes at the cost of losing all items upon death. If you opt for this method, try to surrender near a fast travel point to come back here once you are dead and get back all your items.

Kill your pursuers

The most straightforward method of them all is to use your weapons or Pals to kill the guards that are chasing you. However, these enemies don’t go down easily so only follow this tactic when all else fails.

Exit and reload

Exit the game and reload your save file. This instantly removes your Wanted Status without further consequences.

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How do you get Wanted Status in Palworld?

The guards will hunt you relentlessly when you become wanted (Image via Pocketpair)

You can earn a Wanted Status by attacking humans or Pals, killing or injuring individuals aligned with a faction, or committing property crimes, such as stealing or destroying faction-related property. Trespassing into restricted or forbidden areas also triggers this status, as does carrying banned items or certain Pals.

Resistance to faction directives or aiding rival factions can further increase your Wanted level. Witnesses also trigger the Wanted Status, crimes can go unnoticed if no one is around to report them. So make sure no one is looking at you while you do your dirty deeds.

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What happens when you get the Wanted Status in Palworld?

When you’re wanted, aggressive faction forces or PIDF members will hunt you down. Depending on your Wanted level and faction affiliation, penalties may include fines, confiscation, imprisonment, or even execution if caught. The attacker can teleport and spawn anywhere you go as long as they can see you.