How to Update Your Arma Reforger Server
Keep your Arma Reforger dedicated server up to date so players can connect with the latest game version.
Bohemia Interactive releases regular updates for Arma Reforger. Players auto-update on Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation, so your server needs to stay current or version mismatch will block connections.
Create a backup
In the XGamingServer Panel, go to Backups and create a backup before updating. Major updates can occasionally affect mods or save data.
Stop the server
Go to Console and stop your server.
Reinstall
On the Dashboard, click Reinstall Server. This pulls the latest server files from Steam while preserving your config.json, save data, and mod list.
Start the server
Start from Console. Workshop mods auto-update on startup. Check the console output for the version number.
After Updating
- All players must update — Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation auto-update, but if a player is behind, they can't join
- Workshop mods auto-update — but mod authors may need to push compatibility updates after major patches
- Check
config.jsonfor new settings — major updates sometimes add new fields. Compare against the config reference - Test connection — join from your client to confirm versions match
Version Mismatch
If players see "Version mismatch" after a Reforger update:
- Reinstall the server (above)
- Restart and check the version in Console
- Player should re-launch their game to confirm Steam/console has updated
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