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Arma Reforger: updates, settings and interface

Game updates, plugin versions and improvements to our interface with a traceable history.

Recorded, available and installed are different states. Your actual installation status and suitable updates are shown in the server panel.

Change type

Setting Change documented 18.07.2026

Arma Reforger: startup parameters changed

The definition of visible startup parameters changed in the panel code. The listed values explain added, changed and removed fields. The date records the definition change; existing server values were not automatically changed by it.

Supported server software: Arma Reforger

Changed settings (14)

Admin Password: Added ADMIN_PASS

After

Setting
ADMIN_PASS

Default

When it takes effect

Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Auto Joinable: Added AUTO_JOINABLE
Set if the session can be selected through the auto join feature.

After

Setting
AUTO_JOINABLE

Default

true

Range / options

true, false

When it takes effect

Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Automatic Updates: Added AUTO_UPDATE
Quickly checks for any server or mod updates on startup, and updates if necessary.

After

Setting
AUTO_UPDATE

Default

1

When it takes effect

Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Enable BattlEye: Added BATTLEYE
Enables the anti-cheat engine on the server and requires all clients to be running it.

After

Setting
BATTLEYE

Default

true

Range / options

true, false

When it takes effect

Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Disable Third Person: Added DISABLE_THIRD

After

Setting
DISABLE_THIRD

Default

false

Range / options

true, false

When it takes effect

Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
[Advanced] Log FPS Interval: Added LOG_INTERVAL
How often (in seconds) to log the FPS and other debug stats to the console. Set to 0 to disable.

After

Setting
LOG_INTERVAL

Default

0

Range / options

0 – …

When it takes effect

Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
[Advanced] Max FPS: Added MAX_FPS
Sets a maximum FPS limit for the server, saving performance in some cases. Leave empty for no limit.

After

Setting
MAX_FPS

Default

120

When it takes effect

Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Max Players: Added MAX_PLAYERS
Maximum number of players allowed to join the server.

After

Setting
MAX_PLAYERS

Default

32

When it takes effect

Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Server Region: Added REGION
Region listed in the server browser. ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 codes can be used in this field.

After

Setting
REGION

Default

US

Range / options

AD, AE, AF, AG, AI, AL, AM, AO, AQ, AR, AS, AT, AU, AW, AX, AZ, BA, BB, BD, BE, BF, BG, BH, BI, BJ, BL, BM, BN, BO, BQ, BR, BS, BT, BV, BW, BY, BZ, CA, CC, CD, CF, CG, CH, CI, CK, CL, CM, CN, CO, CR, CU, CV, CW, CX, CY, CZ, DE, DJ, DK, DM, DO, DZ, EC, EE, EG, EH, ER, ES, ET, EU, FI, FJ, FK, FM, FO, FR, GA, GB, GD, GE, GF, GG, GH, GI, GL, GM, GN, GP, GQ, GR, GS, GT, GU, GW, GY, HK, HM, HN, HR, HT, HU, ID, IE, IL, IM, IN, IO, IQ, IR, IS, IT, JE, JM, JO, JP, KE, KG, KH, KI, KM, KN, KP, KR, KW, KY, KZ, LA, LB, LC, LI, LK, LR, LS, LT, LU, LV, LY, MA, MC, MD, ME, MF, MG, MH, MK, ML, MM, MN, MO, MP, MQ, MR, MS, MT, MU, MV, MW, MX, MY, MZ, NA, NC, NE, NF, NG, NI, NL, NO, NP, NR, NU, NZ, OM, PA, PE, PF, PG, PH, PK, PL, PM, PN, PR, PS, PT, PW, PY, QA, RE, RO, RS, RU, RW, SA, SB, SC, SD, SE, SG, SH, SI, SJ, SK, SL, SM, SN, SO, SR, SS, ST, SV, SX, SY, SZ, TC, TD, TF, TG, TH, TJ, TK, TL, TM, TN, TO, TR, TT, TV, TW, TZ, UA, UG, UM, US, UY, UZ, VA, VC, VE, VG, VI, VN, VU, WF, WS, YE, YT, ZA, ZM, ZW

When it takes effect

Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Scenario ID: Added SCENARIO_ID
ID of scenario to run/play. Valid IDs can be viewed in the console upon startup of the server.

After

Setting
SCENARIO_ID

Default

{ECC61978EDCC2B5A}Missions/23_Campaign.conf

When it takes effect

Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Server Name: Added SERVER_NAME
Name displayed in the server browser.

After

Setting
SERVER_NAME

Default

Arma Reforger Server

When it takes effect

Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Server Password: Added SERVER_PASS
Password required for clients to enter before they can join the server. Leave empty to have no password.

After

Setting
SERVER_PASS

Default

When it takes effect

Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
[Repair] Validate Server Files: Added VALIDATE
"true" to enable; empty to disable. Validates all server files when Automatic Updates is enabled. Note: This will significantly increase server startup times, so it is recommended to only enable this when needed.

After

Setting
VALIDATE

Default

When it takes effect

Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Visible in Server Browser: Added VISIBLE
Set the visibility of the server in the Server Browser.

After

Setting
VISIBLE

Default

true

Range / options

true, false

When it takes effect

Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Developer announcement Published 16.07.2026

Arma: Cold War Assault Remastered Is Out Now!

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Open original source

Interface Change documented 13.07.2026

Guided startup parameters: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Interface Change documented 11.07.2026

Guided startup parameters: revised

Interface Change documented 03.07.2026

Guided startup parameters: revised

Developer announcement Published 25.06.2026

Steam Summer Sale 2026

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Open original source

Game update Published 24.06.2026

1.7.0.54 Update

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Effects on plugins

No independent plugin compatibility test is documented for this announcement. Check the affected plugins in the update center before changing game versions.

Open original source

Developer announcement Published 22.06.2026

Announcing Arma: Cold War Assault Remastered

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Open original source

Interface Change documented 22.06.2026

Guided startup parameters: revised

Developer announcement Published 18.06.2026

Bohemia Interactive Publisher Sale 2026

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Open original source

Developer announcement Published 11.06.2026

Modder Supporter Pack #1 - Red Hammer Studios is now available!

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Open original source

Game update Published 09.06.2026

1.7.0.49 Update

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Effects on plugins

No independent plugin compatibility test is documented for this announcement. Check the affected plugins in the update center before changing game versions.

Open original source

Interface Change documented 04.06.2026

Guided startup parameters: revised

Interface Change documented 04.06.2026

Guided startup parameters: revised

Interface Change documented 03.06.2026

Guided startup parameters: revised

Interface Change documented 03.06.2026

Guided startup parameters: revised

Interface Change documented 03.06.2026

Guided startup parameters: revised

Interface Change documented 03.06.2026

Guided startup parameters: revised

Interface Change documented 03.06.2026

Guided startup parameters: added

The guided tools were added to the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Game update Published 28.05.2026

Update 1.7

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Effects on plugins

No independent plugin compatibility test is documented for this announcement. Check the affected plugins in the update center before changing game versions.

Open original source

What the interface looks like

The image shows the interface on its capture date; earlier versions may differ.

Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions. · Captured on 2026-10-08

What the settings do

These values come from our guided editors. Defaults are the editor starting values; they do not show the contents of a customer server.

Automatic Updates

Quickly checks for any server or mod updates on startup, and updates if necessary.

Setting: AUTO_UPDATE
Default: 1
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Region (legacy)

This legacy egg setting is not connected to the current server config and is therefore read-only.

Setting: REGION
Default: DE
Range / options: AD, AE, AF, AG, AI, AL, AM, AO, AQ, AR, AS, AT, AU, AW, AX, AZ, BA, BB, BD, BE, BF, BG, BH, BI, BJ, BL, BM, BN, BO, BQ, BR, BS, BT, BV, BW, BY, BZ, CA, CC, CD, CF, CG, CH, CI, CK, CL, CM, CN, CO, CR, CU, CV, CW, CX, CY, CZ, DE, DJ, DK, DM, DO, DZ, EC, EE, EG, EH, ER, ES, ET, EU, FI, FJ, FK, FM, FO, FR, GA, GB, GD, GE, GF, GG, GH, GI, GL, GM, GN, GP, GQ, GR, GS, GT, GU, GW, GY, HK, HM, HN, HR, HT, HU, ID, IE, IL, IM, IN, IO, IQ, IR, IS, IT, JE, JM, JO, JP, KE, KG, KH, KI, KM, KN, KP, KR, KW, KY, KZ, LA, LB, LC, LI, LK, LR, LS, LT, LU, LV, LY, MA, MC, MD, ME, MF, MG, MH, MK, ML, MM, MN, MO, MP, MQ, MR, MS, MT, MU, MV, MW, MX, MY, MZ, NA, NC, NE, NF, NG, NI, NL, NO, NP, NR, NU, NZ, OM, PA, PE, PF, PG, PH, PK, PL, PM, PN, PR, PS, PT, PW, PY, QA, RE, RO, RS, RU, RW, SA, SB, SC, SD, SE, SG, SH, SI, SJ, SK, SL, SM, SN, SO, SR, SS, ST, SV, SX, SY, SZ, TC, TD, TF, TG, TH, TJ, TK, TL, TM, TN, TO, TR, TT, TV, TW, TZ, UA, UG, UM, US, UY, UZ, VA, VC, VE, VG, VI, VN, VU, WF, WS, YE, YT, ZA, ZM, ZW
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Server name

Name in the server browser. Up to 100 characters; Unicode and special characters are allowed.

Setting: SERVER_NAME
Default: Arma Reforger Server
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Player slots

Your plan determines the maximum player count. This value is read-only.

Setting: MAX_PLAYERS
Default: 32
Range / options: 1 – 128
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Starting scenario

Format: {16-character uppercase GUID}path/to/mission.conf. Copy the scenario ID from the game or Workshop; characters outside the Enfusion resource path are invalid.

Setting: SCENARIO_ID
Default: {ECC61978EDCC2B5A}Missions/23_Campaign.conf
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Automatic join (legacy)

The current game version does not support this legacy setting. It has no effect and is read-only.

Setting: AUTO_JOINABLE
Default: true
Range / options: true, false
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

List in the public server browser

Controls whether the server appears in the relevant public server browser.

Setting: VISIBLE
Default: true
Range / options: true, false
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Crossplay

Allows supported platforms to play together on this server.

Setting: CROSS_PLATFORM
Default: true
Range / options: true, false
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Anti-cheat

Protects public servers against known cheats; every client must support it.

Setting: BATTLEYE
Default: true
Range / options: true, false
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Disable third-person view

Prevents the third-person camera for every player.

Setting: DISABLE_THIRD
Default: false
Range / options: true, false
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Maximum server FPS

Limits the server frame rate to reduce CPU load. This diagnostic value is read-only.

Setting: MAX_FPS
Default: 120
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

FPS logging interval

Interval in seconds for FPS and statistics messages. 0 disables them. This value is read-only.

Setting: LOG_INTERVAL
Default: 0
Range / options: 0 – …
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Validate server files

Checks installed files during automatic updates and slows down startup. An empty value means disabled. This repair setting is read-only.

Setting: VALIDATE
Default
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Query port

UDP port for A2S player queries. Assigned automatically and read-only.

Setting: QUERY_PORT
Default: 17777
Range / options: … – 65535
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.