To turn in a bounty in Palworld, travel to any major human settlement, locate the Bounty Officer NPC, and interact with them to exchange your completed bounties for rewards.
Bounties in Palworld do not auto-complete when you finish the objective. You have to physically return to civilization and hand them in to a specific NPC. This means planning your route back to a settlement is just as important as taking the target down.
The turn-in process itself is quick once you know where to look. You just need to find the right NPC among the crowd in town.
How to turn in bounties at a settlement
STEP 1/4
Travel to a settlement
Open your map and fast travel or walk to any major human settlement, as most towns host a turn-in NPC.
STEP 2/4
Locate the Bounty Officer NPC
Look around the small settlement for the specific Bounty Officer, who hangs around near other service NPCs.
STEP 3/4
Interact with the Bounty Officer
Click or press your interact key on the Bounty Officer to open their bounty menu.
STEP 4/4
Exchange your bounties
Select the exchange option in the menu to turn in your completed targets and claim your rewards.
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Common mistakes players make with bounty turn-ins
The biggest assumption players make is that defeating or capturing a wanted target automatically deposits the reward into their inventory. It does not. If you never return to a settlement and find the Bounty Officer, the bounty remains unclaimed and you walk away with nothing.
Another frequent mistake is trying to turn in bounties at generic Merchants, Guild NPCs, or crafting stations. Regular vendors do not process bounties. You have to find the dedicated Bounty Officer. Players also sometimes forget to accept the bounty in the first place before engaging the target. If you never officially accepted the bounty, the kill or capture will not count toward a turn-in.
How bounty tokens work as passive stat buffs
When you start interacting with the bounty system, you will notice bounty tokens. These are not just vendor trash to exchange for Gold. Bounty tokens function as passive buffs simply by being in your possession.
If you read the item description, it states that simply possessing the token permanently increases a specific stat, with the exact stat listed right below that text. This means you may want to think twice before trading certain tokens away if you want to keep their passive stat boost active.
Read your bounty tokens before exchanging them. Possessing them permanently increases a specific stat, so you might want to hold onto ones that buff your build instead of trading them in.
Crime system and fast travel hub considerations
When you are running in and out of settlements to turn in bounties, keep the crime system in mind. Committing crimes, such as Obstructing Public Officials, will increase your wanted level significantly. The expansion of this crime system was introduced in the v0.4.11.0 update, which also added new NPCs like the Free Pal Alliance Judicator to faction camps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do bounties automatically pay out when I defeat or capture the target?
No. Bounties do not auto-complete. You must manually return to a settlement, locate the Bounty Officer NPC, and interact with them to exchange the bounty for your rewards.
Can I turn in bounties at any merchant or NPC?
No. Generic Merchants, Guild NPCs, and crafting stations cannot process bounties. You must find the dedicated Bounty Officer NPC to complete the turn-in.
What do bounty tokens do, and should I turn them in or keep them?
Bounty tokens provide passive buffs simply by being owned. Possessing them permanently increases a specific stat, which is listed on the item. You should check the stat boost before turning them in, as you might prefer to keep certain tokens for their passive effects.
Which settlements have a Bounty Officer?
Most major human settlements have a Bounty Officer hanging around, though the exact names of these NPCs and specific settlements are not fully documented. Minor outposts may lack this NPC, so players should identify reliable major hubs and unlock their fast travel points.
Does it matter if I kill or capture the bounty target?
Whether bounties require capture versus kill, or if it varies by bounty type, is not currently confirmed. Players should read the specific bounty objective conditions carefully before engaging the target.
