[Home](./index.md) > [server](./server.md) > [World](./server.world.md) > [stop](./server.world.stop.md) ## World.stop() method Stops the world loop, pausing physics, entities, and networking ticks. Use for: pausing a world or preparing for a full map reset. Do NOT use for: disconnecting players; they remain assigned to this world. \*\*Side effects:\*\* Emits `WorldEvent.STOP`. \*\*Category:\*\* Core **Signature:** ```typescript stop(): void; ``` **Returns:** void