How to Change Max Players on Your Arma Reforger Server
Set the maximum player count on your Arma Reforger dedicated server with recommendations for each scenario type.
Arma Reforger supports up to 128 players in a single server, though most scenarios are tuned for 32–64 players.
Save and restart
Click Save Changes and restart from Console.
Recommended Player Counts
| Players | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 16–32 | Small Conflict, Game Master sessions | Light load, runs on smaller plans |
| 32–48 | Standard Conflict gameplay | The "sweet spot" for most servers |
| 48–64 | Large operations, organized milsim | Needs solid CPU and RAM |
| 64+ | Massive battles | Requires high-end hardware |
| 128 (max) | Stress testing, special events | Rarely used in practice |
Tip: Conflict mode is designed for ~40 players. For pure PvP, set
disableAI: truein the Operating settings to free up CPU for more player slots — see Disable AI.
Performance Considerations
Arma Reforger is CPU-intensive due to vehicle physics, AI, and server-side validation. Watch out for:
- AI count — AI consumes more CPU than players. Lower the AI cap if running near max players
- View distance — High view distance + many players = exponential load
- Mods — Some mods add significant overhead. Test performance after adding new ones
- Vehicles — Each active vehicle is a physics simulation
See Performance Guide for tuning details.
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