How to Change the Game Version on Your 7 Days to Die Server
Switch to a specific version, beta branch, or experimental build on your 7 Days to Die dedicated server.
Change the Version
Stop the server
In the XGamingServer Panel, go to Console and stop the server.
Create a backup
Go to Backups and create a backup. World saves are generally not backward compatible.
Set the beta branch
Click Startup in the sidebar. Find the BETA BRANCH field and enter the branch name:
Reinstall
On the Dashboard, click Reinstall Server to download the new version.
Start the server
Start from Console. All players must run the same version.
Common Beta Branches
| Branch Name | Version |
|---|---|
| (empty) | Latest stable release |
latest_experimental | Latest experimental/unstable build |
Available branches change over time. Check Steam's Beta tab for the current list.
Important
- Always back up before changing versions
- World saves are not backward compatible — downgrading may corrupt the save
- All players must match the server version
- Check mod compatibility before switching — mods may not support the target version
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