Are you facing an issue while saving the game on Palworld?
If you’re a fan of Palworld and have encountered the frustrating “World Saving InProgress Cannot Start Save World Data” error, you’re not alone. This error can disrupt your gameplay by not allowing you to save your progress, potentially leading to the loss of your hard-earned advancements in the game.
The error usually occurs if you have an internet connection issue or there might be an issue with the game server.
Here’s a guide on how to address and fix issues so you can get back to enjoying your Palworld experience without the fear of losing your progress.
Why Does The “World Saving InProgress Cannot Start Save World Data” Error Occur In Palworld?
- Network Issue: If you don’t have a stable internet connection, you cannot save the file.
- Server issues: The error might be related to server-side problems, causing the game to fail in saving the world’s data.
- Game glitches: The game might encounter unexpected bugs or glitches that prevent the world’s data from being saved properly.
How To Fix “World Saving InProgress Cannot Start Save World Data” In Palworld?
To fix World Saving InProgress issue in Palworld, verify the internet connection, memory space and storage space. If the issue occurs try spamming the “A” button, refresh Palworld by changing any settings and run Palworld as administrator. Finally, consider uninstalling and reinstalling the Palworld game file.
1. Check Internet Connection
You should have a stable internet connection to save the game properly. Check your internet connection by opening any YouTube and check the video quality is fine and streaming without a buffer. If so you need to troubleshoot the internet connection:
- Power cycle the Router by pressing the power button at the back of the router, wait 2 minutes and power on it
- You can also try with an alternative network connection like mobile data.
- To increase bandwidth, remove all other devices on the network except the game.
2. Check Memory Issue In Palworld
If you have a memory issue, the game will run into an error while saving the game.
To fix this:
- Close all other opened applications except the game.
- You can also open Task Manager by pressing “Ctrl+Shift+Escape”, clicking on the necessary applications and clicking on “End Process“.
3. Clear Cache And Temporary Files In Palworld
To clear the cache memory on Palworld, you can follow the general steps for clearing the cache on Xbox Series S/X, as Palworld is available on Xbox. Here are the steps to clear the cache on Xbox Series S/X:
- Press the “Xbox button” on the controller.
- Access “Settings” > “System” > “Console Info.“
- Select “Reset Console“, and choose the option to keep your games and apps.
These steps should help clear the cache on your Xbox, which can potentially resolve issues with Palworld.
4. Run Xbox As An Administrator
Sometimes the Xbox will be blocked by Windows since it doesn’t have the necessary permission.
- Close the game and launch Xbox as Run As Administrator.
- Launch Palworld and try saving the game.
5. Repeatedly Type The “A” Button
Some users from Redidt reported that the Spamming A button fixes the issue. The idea behind this method is that by quickly pressing the ‘A’ button, you might trigger the game to bypass the error and proceed with the save.
6. Return Pals To Pal Box
A solution from Redidt that has worked for some players is related to the management of their Pals within the game. The action might refresh the game’s state and resolve any conflicts or glitches that were preventing the game from saving properly.
Here’s what you can try:
- In the game, navigate to your” Pal Box,” which is the in-game storage system for your Pals.
- Select each Pal that is currently active or following you in the game world and place them back into the Pal Box.
- After storing all your Pals, try to save your game progress again.
7. Save The Game By Changing Any Settings In Palworld
This method does not require a game or system restart and has helped some players quickly resolve the saving issue. The action can sometimes trigger the game to update its state and resolve minor glitches.
To Change a Game Setting:
- Open the settings menu within Palworld.
- Change any of the available settings. This could be a graphical setting, audio preference, or any other configurable option within the game.
- After adjusting, be sure to apply the changes
- Exit the settings menu and try to save your game progress once more.
8. Uninstall And Reinstall Palworld
This process can help rectify issues that are not resolved by in-game troubleshooting, as it refreshes the game’s data and updates the connection to the cloud storage.
Follow the steps below:
1. Uninstall Palworld
- Navigate to “My Games & Apps” on your Xbox dashboard.
- Find Palworld in your list of games.
- Select the game and choose “Uninstall” to remove it from your system.
2. Fully Shut Down Your Xbox
- Press and hold the Xbox button on the front of the console for about 10 seconds until it completely shuts down.
- Alternatively, you can navigate to the Power options in the system menu and select “Turn off console.”
3. Power Cycle the Console
- With the console powered off, unplug the power cord from the back of the Xbox Series X.
- Wait for about 2 minutes. This step will clear the cache and reset the power state of the console.
4. Reinstall Palworld
- Plug the power cord back in and turn on your Xbox Series X.
- Once the system has booted up, go back to “My Games & Apps.”
- Navigate to the “Ready to Install” section or the Xbox Store to reinstall Palworld.
5. Start the Game
- After the game is reinstalled, launch it.
- When prompted to choose between your Xbox storage or cloud storage for your game data, select “Cloud” to retrieve your saved world.
6. Check Your World
- Continue into your game and check if the world loads correctly and if you can save progress without encountering the error.