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Apply 7 Days to Die Updates Without Breaking Your Server

How to patch to the latest A21 build or revert after a broken update while keeping your world safe.

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Plan Before You Update

  • Warn players and capture a manual backup of Saves/.
  • Check modpack compatibility—many overhaul authors lag behind official releases by a week or more.
  • Ensure everyone is ready to update their client via Steam so you avoid version mismatch disconnects.

Apply Updates via Panel or FTP

  1. Click the yellow Update via Steam button in the Supercraft panel to pull the latest dedicated server files.
  2. If you maintain custom files, back them up before Steam overwrites them.
  3. After the update, restart the server and check the console log for XML errors.

Rollback Strategy

If a patch breaks your world:

  1. Stop the server and restore yesterday’s Saves/ backup.
  2. Use SteamCMD to install the previous branch (e.g., -beta alpha21.1). Contact support if you need credentials.
  3. Keep the server offline until every player rolls back their client.

Special Notes for Modpacks

  • Darkness Falls, Undead Legacy, and War3zuk often require fresh installers after each 7D2D patch.
  • Never mix files from different versions—delete the old mod folder before uploading the new one.
  • Use a staging subscription if you want to test updates without risking the live community.

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