Do you lose your Pals when moving a base?

No, assigned Pals return to the Palbox itself when it's picked up, so they're safe and can be reassigned at the new location.

Can you keep some structures and move only part of a base?

Yes, you can dismantle selectively, keeping structures you're happy with and only rebuilding the pieces you want relocated.

Does moving a base cost materials?

Dismantled structures typically refund some or all of their materials, but you'll still need to spend some materials and time rebuilding at the new site.

Mechanics

How do you move your base in Palworld?

Answer

There is no single-click relocate option — to move a base, pick up or demolish its structures, dismantle the Palbox, then place a new Palbox at your desired location and rebuild. Assigned Pals return to the Palbox when it's picked up, so you keep your roster while relocating.

Base relocation in Palworld is manual rather than automatic, but it's a lot less painful than it sounds once you know the steps.

Quick answer

To move a base, dismantle its structures (starting with non-essential ones), pick up the Palbox last, then place a new Palbox at your target location and rebuild. Assigned Pals return safely with the Palbox rather than being lost.

1. Plan the new location first

Before dismantling anything, scout and confirm your new site using the map — check for resource proximity, flat terrain and distance from your other bases so you don't repeat the move.

2. Dismantle non-essential structures

Remove decorations, extra storage and secondary crafting stations first. Many structures refund a portion of their build materials when dismantled, which offsets the cost of rebuilding elsewhere.

3. Dismantle or pick up the Palbox last

The Palbox should be the final piece removed since it's the anchor for the base's work radius and Pal assignments. Picking it up returns assigned Pals to a safe state rather than leaving them stranded.

4. Place the new Palbox

Move to your chosen location and place a fresh Palbox. This establishes a new base zone with its own work radius.

5. Reassign your Pals

Pals that were tied to the old Palbox need to be reassigned to the new one manually — they don't automatically follow, so check your Palbox roster after the move.

6. Rebuild core structures

Priority	Structure
High	Feed Box, Beds
High	Storage chests
Medium	Crafting stations
Low	Decorations, cosmetic items

Rebuild in this rough order to get the base functional again as quickly as possible.

7. Consider keeping the old base instead

If the old location still has some value — resource proximity, a partial build — consider leaving it active as a secondary base rather than fully abandoning it, since your base count limit may allow running both.

/map — scout a better relocation site
/pals — check Work Suitability before reassigning
/answers — more Palworld mechanics answers

Frequently asked questions

Do you lose your Pals when moving a base?: No, assigned Pals return to the Palbox itself when it's picked up, so they're safe and can be reassigned at the new location.
Can you keep some structures and move only part of a base?: Yes, you can dismantle selectively, keeping structures you're happy with and only rebuilding the pieces you want relocated.
Does moving a base cost materials?: Dismantled structures typically refund some or all of their materials, but you'll still need to spend some materials and time rebuilding at the new site.