How to Move and Destroy Structures in Palworld

Mistakes are bound to happen while building and putting down structures in survival games. Thankfully, just like other games, Palworld lets you destroy structures if you mess up and move them elsewhere, so here’s how to do that.

How to Move Structures in Palworld

Unfortunately, you can’t just pick up and move a structure you’ve put down already in Palworld. The survival Pokémon look-a-like only features a build and dismantle mode, so there isn’t a way to change the orientation or move a building without first destroying it completely. 

How to Destroy Structures in Palworld

Although you can’t move a structure or building in Palworld, you’re not totally out of luck. Instead, you can destroy one and then re-build it elsewhere. In Build mode, press R3 on your controller or C on a keyboard and mouse setup to enter the Disassembly mode to destroy unwanted structures and essentially move them somewhere else in Palworld. Doing so will refund you all the materials spent making those items, though depending on just how much you destroy, you may end up over-encumbered.

As you begin trekking further out and decide to move your base, you can use the Disassembly mode to destroy your Palbox and simultaneously dismantle everything within the camp. Be forewarned, though: Only do this if you know where to put your base next because it will take some time to build everything back up if you settle in a poor gathering spot. It’s also a good idea to already have a second base established elsewhere to avoid the long delays that can come from re-building.

Will the Game Ever Get a Move Function?

It’s unclear if developer Pocket Pair will include a move feature to readjust structures already made in a future patch during early access. In the meantime, you’ll have to depend on Disassembly mode and be extra careful about what you’re doing. 

Palworld Early Access is available now. If you’re looking for more on the game, check out our guide to the fastest flying mounts in the game, which may help you traverse the map quicker.

Update: This article was updated on 1/31/24 by Escapist Editorial.