What system makes human NPCs pursue Palworld players after crimes?

What system makes human NPCs pursue Palworld players after crimes? The answer is the wanted level system.

Palworld treats certain hostile actions against humans as crimes. When the player commits one and is observed or otherwise flagged, a wanted status can be triggered. PIDF, or Palpagos Islands Defense Force, personnel then pursue the player, turning an ordinary encounter into a short law-enforcement chase.

The system adds consequences to attacking civilians, merchants, or faction members, although Palworld remains a survival game rather than a full crime simulator. Players can flee, fight the pursuing forces, or wait for the wanted status to end. Fast travel and changing locations can also help escape the immediate pursuit.

The feature is commonly confused with an alert gauge or karma meter. Those names suggest generic stealth or morality mechanics, but they are not the established Palworld term. A bounty board is also a separate-sounding concept; it does not explain why defense-force NPCs begin actively chasing a player after a crime.