Public error signature

Dedicated Server Module Mismatch

A reviewed client/server module mismatch that can disconnect players before world entry.

Last verified: Jul 13, 2026
Rule version: pw-error-2026.07.13
Signature ID: PW-ERR-0023

PublicVisible in the public library

Needs reviewExcluded from search indexing

ArchivedRetained for history only

MEDIUM severityPotential impact

High confidence · 84%Evidence certainty

Sanitized match boundary

All signals below are public and sanitized. No personal, machine, or network data is shown.

Connection stage

The client is rejected before entering the world.

Strong

Module versions

Sanitized manifests show different module versions.

Strong

Scope

The affected package is required on both client and server.

Strong

Dedicated server · module version mismatch · connection rejected

Applies to

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Game version: Palworld 1.0.x
Platform: Windows / Linux server
Distribution: Steam
Loader: UE4SS
Scope: Client + Server
Symptoms: Disconnect before world entry

Evidence-ranked candidate causes

Ranked by matching evidence, not popularity.

CauseEvidence strengthRelevance

1Client/server version mismatchThe same module is installed at different versions.StrongMost likely

2Server-only packageA client-required package may be absent from one side.MediumPossible

Suspect mods

Association is not proof of cause.

ModEvidence gradeWhy flagged

Storage HelperPossible associationThe recorded package requires matching client and server versions.

Recovery order

1
Back up the server and saves
Copy the server configuration and active world save.
Stop if either backup is incomplete.Verify: Verify both copies before changing packages.
2
Compare module versions
Check sanitized client and server package manifests.
Keep the result unresolved if package identity is unclear.Verify: Confirm package IDs and versions match exactly.
3
Align one package
Update or remove the mismatched package on both sides.
Stop if a new mismatch appears.Verify: Reconnect one client and confirm world entry.

Unknown means not enough evidence.It is not a safety verdict.

Sources

2 reviewed records

Matched module manifest reviewReviewed reproduction · Jul 13, 2026Strong
Maintainer scope recordMaintainer record · Jul 12, 2026Strong

Read the evidence policy

This signature describes a reviewed match boundary. It does not prove that a loader or related mod caused every similar symptom.

Recovery order

Back up the server and saves

Copy the server configuration and active world save.

Stop if either backup is incomplete.Verify: Verify both copies before changing packages.

Compare module versions

Check sanitized client and server package manifests.

Keep the result unresolved if package identity is unclear.Verify: Confirm package IDs and versions match exactly.

Align one package

Update or remove the mismatched package on both sides.

Stop if a new mismatch appears.Verify: Reconnect one client and confirm world entry.

Unknown means not enough evidence.It is not a safety verdict.

Sanitized match boundary

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Evidence-ranked candidate causes

Suspect mods

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Sanitized match boundary

Applies to

Evidence-ranked candidate causes

Suspect mods