- Right-click on the Palworld.exe app on your PC.
- Click on Properties > Go to the Compatibility tab.

- Turn On the Run this program as an administrator option.
- Click on Apply > Click on OK to save changes.
3. Update Palworld
The chances are high that somehow the outdated game patch version installed on your PC is troubling you with the in-game graphical issues. Sometimes in-game bugs or stability issues might also cause LowLevelFatal Error at your end.
For Xbox App:
- Open the Xbox app for PC.
- Go to My Library > Click on Palworld.
- Now, click on the More options (…) button.
- Go to Manage > Click on Files.
- Next, click on Check for updates.
- Restart your computer to apply changes.
For Steam:
- Open the Steam client > Go to Library.
- Right-click on Palworld.
- Go to Properties > Click on Updates.
- Click on Automatic Updates.
- Select Only update this game when I launch it.
- Once done, reboot the system to apply changes.
4. Scan and Repair the Game Files
In some cases, missing or corrupted game files installed on the system can also trouble you a lot. The chances are high that the integrity of the game files isn’t capable of running properly. This specific method will help in fixing the graphical glitches.
For Xbox App:
- Open the Xbox App for Windows.
- Go to My Library > Select the Palworld game.
- Select the More options (…) button.
- Click on Manage > Select Files.
- Next, click on Verify and Repair.
- Wait for it to complete.
- Then reboot the system.
For Steam:
- Open the Steam client > Go to Library.
- Right-click on Palworld.
- Go to Properties.
- Now, click on Installed Files.
- Click on Verify integrity of game files.
- Wait for the process to complete.
- Once done, restart the system.
5. Check for Graphics Driver Updates
An outdated graphics driver on the PC can cause in-game graphical glitches like LowLevelFatal Error while trying to start the game. It’s better to follow the steps below to check for the graphics driver update.
Recommended Update:
- Open the Start menu > Search and open Device Manager.
- Double-click on Display Adapters.
- Right-click on the dedicated graphics card.

- Click on Update Driver > Click on Search automatically for drivers.
- If an update is available, it’ll automatically download & install the latest version.
- Once done, restart the system to apply changes.
Manual Update:
If the graphics driver update isn’t available then you should manually try updating the graphics driver to the latest version on your PC. Head over to the official website of the respective graphics card manufacturer. You’ll have to search for the latest graphics driver from the links below and then download the latest driver. Next, install the driver and reboot the PC.
6. Turn Off Nvidia Game Optimization
Another thing you can do is disable the Nvidia game optimization feature from the Nvidia GeForce Experience app on your PC. In some cases, Nvidia graphics card users may experience some issues with the game optimizations. Make sure to uncheck the automatic optimization of the game by following the steps below.
- Open the Nvidia GeForce Experience app.
- Click on the Settings menu (gear icon).
- Select Games > Disable the Automatically Optimize newly added games option.
- Restart the game to apply changes.
7. Use the System Compatibility Mode
You should use the system compatibility access for your game application by following the steps below to check if the game is having any issues with the Windows OS version.
- Right-click on the Palworld.exe app on your PC.
- Go to Properties > Click on the Compatibility tab.
- Turn On the Run this program in compatibility mode for: option.
- Select Windows 7/8 from the drop-down menu.
- Click on Apply and hit OK to save changes.
8. Update Visual C++ Redistributables
The chances are high that your system doesn’t have the updated Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables. An outdated version might trouble you a lot. So, you should check for updates by following the steps below.
9. Check for DirectX Updates
Another thing you’ll need to do is simply run the latest DirectX installer application on your PC and run the installer program to get the latest DirectX version. An outdated DirectX version will cause several issues with the program launching and conflicts with the in-game graphics. To do so:
10. Turn Off Overlay Apps
There are a couple of third-party overlay apps that can be installed on the PC that may cause conflicts with the overall system performance or game running experiences. You’ll need to turn off overlay applications manually by following the steps below.
Disable Discord Overlay:
- Launch the Discord app.
- Click on the gear icon at the bottom.
- Select Overlay under App Settings.
- Turn On the Enable in-game overlay.
- Click on the Games tab > Select Palworld.
- Turn Off the Enable in-game overlay option.
- Make sure to reboot your PC to apply changes.
Disable Xbox Game Bar:
- Press the Win+I keys to open Windows Settings.
- Click on Gaming > Go to Game Bar.
- Turn Off the Record game clips, screenshots, and broadcast using the Game bar option.
Disable Nvidia GeForce Experience Overlay:
- Launch the Nvidia GeForce Experience app.
- Head over to Settings.
- Click on the General tab > Disable the In-Game Overlay option.
- Finally, restart the PC to apply changes, and launch the game again.
Some other overlay apps can cause trouble for you something as MSI Afterburner, Rivatuner, RGB software, etc. You should turn them off as well.
11. Disable Overclocking of CPU and GPU
It’s also worth mentioning not to enable CPU/GPU overclocking on your PC if your game is crashing or having the LowLevelFatal Error while startup. We can understand that overclocking CPU/GPU can make a huge impact in improving gameplay but sometimes it may also cause issues with the bottleneck or compatibility. Just set the frequency to default for optimal performance.
12. Adjust In-Game Graphics Settings
It’s recommended to change the Palworld graphics settings by following the steps below to allow the mid-end PCs to run the game smoothly. If any kind of graphical glitches troubling you, this method will help a lot.
- Presets: Use custom settings
- Screen Mode: Full-Screen
- Screen Resolution: The native resolution of the monitor
- Max FPS: The native refresh rate of the monitor
- VSync: Turn Off
- Motion Blur: Low
- Anti-Aliasing: TAA (Temporal Anti-Aliasing)
- View Distance, Grass Detail, Shadows, Effects Quality: Medium
- Texture Quality: High
- DLSS: Quality
13. Turn Off Fullscreen Optimizations
You should also have to manually disable the fullscreen optimization on your computer by following the steps below. Sometimes fullscreen optimizations can also trouble PC gamers regarding the graphical glitches.
- Right-click on the Palworld.exe app on your PC.
- Click on Properties > Go to the Compatibility tab.
- Now, click to select Disable fullscreen optimizations.
- Click on Apply and select OK to save changes.
14. Set Launch Options with DirectX
Another thing you should have to do is use the launch options with DirectX 11 to run the Palworld forcefully with DX11 on the system. Some of the players have reported this method as helpful.
- Open the Steam client on your PC.
- Click on Library > Right-click on Palworld.
- Go to Properties > Head over to General.
- Now, click on Set Launch Options.
- Type -force -dx11 in the field.
- Click on OK to save the changes.
- Once done, run the game to check for the issue.
If none of the workarounds come in handy, you should contact Steam Support and submit a support ticket for this error. By doing so, the game developers will be able to investigate the issue further and provide assistance on it.
That’s it, guys. We assume this guide was helpful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.