How to Remove the Wanted Status in Palworld

Wanted usually shows up when the game decides you did something illegal. Sometimes it is obvious, but a lot of the time it happens after a messy moment, like a stray hit in town or wandering into a restricted area without noticing the warning.

If you are searching how to get rid of wanted in Palworld, these are the safest and fastest ways to clear the wanted status without turning your session into a long chase.

TL;DR

- Fastest: let the PIDF take you out, then respawn.
- Safest for your items: break line of sight, hide, and wait until the wanted status drops.
- Quick reset: quit to the menu, log back in, and reload.

Wanted Status in Palworld

The wanted system is basically Palworld server hosting law-and-order meter. Break the rules, and you get flagged as wanted while the Palpagos Island Defense Force (PIDF) starts hunting you. The higher your wanted level, the harder it is to shake the pursuit.

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What Triggers the Wanted Status?

Most wanted status in Palworld cases come from one of these:

• You attack or kill a neutral NPC, or you hit a non-hostile Pal..

• You trespass in restricted areas, like Wildlife Sanctuaries.

• You try to capture humans with a Pal Sphere.

Consequences of Being Wanted

Once marked as Wanted, the PIDF will actively pursue the player, attacking on sight. The intensity of the pursuit correlates with the severity of the crime, leading to relentless chases that can disrupt gameplay.

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How to remove the wanted status

Players have several strategies to eliminate the Wanted status:

1. Surrender, die, respawn

This is the fastest way to remove wanted status when the chase is already on. Let the PIDF defeat you, respawn, and the wanted status clears.

If your settings make you drop items on death, plan for a quick retrieve. Try to go down somewhere you can safely return to.

2. Run, break sight, and hide

To remove wanted status without dying, get out of the area and break their line of sight using terrain, buildings, or elevation. Once you are fully out of view, stay hidden for a bit. Eventually you lose the wanted status and the chase ends.

If they keep re-engaging, it usually means you are still too close or you ran in a straight line. Change direction, put more cover between you and them, then hide again.

3. Remove witnesses before it escalates

Sometimes you can remove wanted status by dealing with witnesses before the alert spreads. This is risky and can snowball into a bigger fight fast, so only do it if you are confident you can finish it quickly.

4. Fight the PIDF

If you are geared and your Pals are strong, you can fight and kill the squad chasing you. It can work, but it is also the most dangerous option, especially at higher wanted level.

5. Exit and Reload

A quick reset is to exit to the main menu, then reload your save. If you are in a restricted zone, leave it first. Give the game a moment to save, then reload.

Avoid getting wanted again

A little caution goes a long way. Aim carefully around neutral targets, pay attention to warnings before you accidentally trespass, and test weapons or aggressive Pals away from busy areas and away from your base.

To avoid acquiring a Wanted status:

• Exercise Caution – Avoid attacking friendly NPCs or Pals unless necessary.
• Heed Warnings – Pay attention to in-game notifications about restricted areas to prevent accidental trespassing.
• Aim Carefully – Be cautious when using weapons like the Three Shot Bow to prevent accidental hits on non-hostile characters.

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