hytopia/docs/server.worldmanager.getdefaultworld.md

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## WorldManager.getDefaultWorld() method

Gets the default world, creating it if it does not exist.

Use for: a single-world game or as a safe fallback when routing players. Do NOT use for: creating specialized worlds with unique options.

**Signature:**

```typescript
getDefaultWorld(): World;
```
**Returns:**

[World](./server.world.md)

The default world.

\*\*Side effects:\*\* Creates and starts a world if it does not yet exist.

\*\*Category:\*\* Core

## Remarks

Lazy-creates and auto-starts a default world if none exists.