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Core Keeper: 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.

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Thank you for 250,000 sales in our first week!

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Hot Fix Patch 0.3.1

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Effects on plugins

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Thank You for 100,000 Sales in our First 2 Days

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Welcome to Core Keeper Early Access!

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Core Keeper Early Access Patch Notes

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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.

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Thank You to All 130,000 of You Who Played the Core Keeper Demo!

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Last Chance to Play the Core Keeper Demo!

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Core Keeper Steam Next Fest Livestream W/ Friends

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Core Keeper Steam Next Fest Livestream W/ Friends

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Steam Next Fest & Localisation Celebrations!

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Patch Notes Version: 0.2.9eec8ca Demo Version

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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.

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Core Keeper Early Access Date & Steam Demo!

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Introducing Backgrounds and Talents!

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Which Biome Should You Build Your Base In? (Early Access Edition)

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Core Keeper Presents: Core Rivals!

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Diving into our Fishing Mechanic

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Happy New Year!

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Merry Christmas from all of us here at Pugstorm!

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Thank You for Playing the Core Keeper Open Alpha

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Creature Compendium Part #2 & Open Alpha Reminder!

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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.
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.

World index

Number of the world to load. Default: 0. Whole numbers from 0 only. A different index selects a different save.

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

Server display name, 3–100 characters. The world index selects the save. Restart after saving.

Setting
WORLD_NAME
Default
Core Keeper Server
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
World seed

Seed for a newly generated world. This field accepts whole numbers from 0; 0 generates a random seed. An existing world keeps its seed.

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

Maximum number of players connected at the same time. Set by the server and read-only here.

Setting
MAX_PLAYERS
Default
100
Range / options
1 – 100
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Hard world mode

Off: normal mode. On: hard mode for a newly generated world. An existing world keeps its mode.

Setting
WORLD_MODE
Default
0
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Automatic updates on startup

Enables automatic game updates when the server starts. Find the switch under Updates.

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