How to Update Your Necesse Server

Keep your Necesse dedicated server up to date so players can connect with the latest game version.

Necesse updates through Steam, and client versions must match the server. When the game updates on Steam, players can't connect until the server is updated too.

Create a backup

In the XGamingServer Panel, go to Backups and create a backup before updating.

Stop the server

Stop from Console.

Reinstall

On the Dashboard, click Reinstall Server in the reinstall widget. This pulls the latest server files from Steam while preserving your world data and configuration.

Start the server

Start from Console. Check the console output for the version number to confirm the update was applied.

Beta Branches

If you want to run a beta or experimental version:

Go to Startup in the sidebar
Look for a Steam Beta Branch variable
Enter the branch name (e.g., experimental or beta)
Restart the server

To return to the stable release, clear the beta branch field and reinstall.

After Updating

Verify the version: The startup log in Console shows the server version
Test connection: Join from Steam to confirm versions match
Check mods: Some mods may break after a Necesse update. Disable mods one by one if you have issues