How To Change The Version Of Your Satisfactory Server

Learn how to switch between public and experimental branches on your Satisfactory dedicated server.

If you want to playtest upcoming updates on the experimental branch instead of the latest public release, you can change the version of your Satisfactory server. This is useful for trying new features early, but keep in mind that experimental builds may be less stable.

⚠️ Warning: Always back up your save before changing versions. Experimental branches are testing grounds for the game developers. XGamingServer officially supports only the main public branch of the game. Saves created on experimental may not be compatible with the public branch.

Changing Steam Beta Version

Stop Your Server

Change the Beta Branch

In the sidebar, go to Startup and find the Steam Beta Branch setting. Enter the name of the branch you want to use.

Reinstall the Server

Go to Dashboard and click Reinstall Server. Wait for the installation to finish.

Start Your Server

Once the reinstall is complete, Start your server from the Console or Dashboard.

Available Branches

You can find the currently available beta branches on the Satisfactory SteamDB page. The main branches are:

public - The stable, officially supported release
experimental - Preview of upcoming features and changes

📝 Note: After switching back to the public branch, you may need to reinstall the server again to fully revert the files.