Before a shutdown or map reload, all live MVPs are saved to the database — map, coordinates, current HP, and remaining timer.
On the next startup or after the reload, those MVPs are restored to the exact same location with the same remaining HP.
A restored MVP receives a 2-hour hard despawn timer as a safety net.

Previously, any server restart would silently despawn active MVPs and reset their timers. With persistence enabled, the MVP fight continues uninterrupted.