How to Change the Version of Your 7D2D Server

Here is how you can change your 7 Days to Die version for both your server and game client.

Change 7 Days to Die Server Version

Changing the server version is only available with 7 Days to Die Vanilla versions. As mods only work with specific versions of 7 Days to Die, we enforce those server versions for those particular mods.

1. Access the Game Host Bros Panel and select your 7D2D server.
2. Go to Configuration > Startup Parameters.
3. Under Advanced Look for Server Version Branch and replace it with the version you want to use (A list of versions is below).
4. In the sidebar select Configuration > Server Actions.
5. Click Reinstall Server.

Danger

Changing server versions may cause issues with your world file so make sure you always take a backup first.

Set Auto Update to Disabled, if you’re choosing a branch that does not receive updates.

List of 7 Days to Die Server Versions

Here are two of the most common 7 Days to Die versions you can use:

public is always the latest game version

• public
• latest_experimental

latest_experimental may not always be available; you can confirm its availability by viewing this list of all 7 Days to Die versions here.

Change 7 Days to Die Client Version on Steam

1. Right-click 7 Days to Die on Steam and select Properties.
2. Go to the Betas tab.
3. From the dropdown menu, select the 7D2D version you want to play.
4. Click ok and let Steam install the required files.