How to Update Your The Isle Evrima Server
Keep your The Isle Evrima server up to date with the latest version on the Evrima beta branch.
The Isle Evrima receives updates regularly. Players auto-update through Steam when they're on the Evrima branch, so your server needs to stay current to avoid version mismatch.
Create a backup
In the XGamingServer Panel, go to Backups and create a backup. Major Evrima updates can occasionally affect save data.
Stop the server
Go to Console and stop the server.
Reinstall
On the Dashboard, click Reinstall Server. This pulls the latest server files from the Evrima beta branch (app_update 412680 -beta evrima).
Start the server
Start from Console and watch for the version in the startup log.
Version Compatibility
- Server version must match client version — both need to be on the same Evrima patch
- Branch must match — players on the Legacy branch cannot connect to Evrima servers
- Forward compatibility — saves typically work with newer versions, but not vice versa
After Updating
| Check | Why |
|---|---|
| Server appears in browser | Confirms the server registered with EOS after the update |
| Players can connect | Tests version match end-to-end |
| Game.ini still valid | Some updates add new settings — review the config reference |
Common Issues
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Version mismatch after update | Player's Steam may not have updated yet — restart Steam to force the update check |
| Server reverted to Legacy | The reinstall must use -beta evrima. XGamingServer handles this automatically |
| Save data won't load | Restore from your backup. Wait for a hotfix if there's a save format change |
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