Game updates, plugin versions and improvements to our interface with a traceable history.
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The guided interface was updated. The history shows added, changed and removed fields with explanations and editor defaults. The date records the documented change, not the historical deployment time.
max_players
More players need more server resources.
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The guided interface was updated. The history shows added, changed and removed fields with explanations and editor defaults. The date records the documented change, not the historical deployment time.
Supported server software: Bedrock Dedicated Server
allow-cheats
Allows player commands like /gamemode.
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allow-list
When enabled, only listed players may join. Manage entries below. Note: BDS updates allowlist.json itself on first join — recommended: stop the server, edit, then start.
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difficulty
Difficulty of the game world.
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gamemode
Default gamemode for new players.
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server-name
Name shown in the server list.
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Plugin version with publisher-declared game versions and loaders. These declarations do not replace an independent compatibility test.
Release channel: release
Declared game versions: 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.4, 1.20.5, 1.20.6, 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11, 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2, 26.2, 26.3-snapshot-1, 26.3-snapshot-2, 26.3-snapshot-3, 26.3-snapshot-4, 26.3-snapshot-5, 26.3-snapshot-6, 26.3-snapshot-7
Supported server software: fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt
Plugin version with publisher-declared game versions and loaders. These declarations do not replace an independent compatibility test.
Release channel: release
Declared game versions: 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.4, 1.20.5, 1.20.6, 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11, 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2, 26.2, 26.3-snapshot-1, 26.3-snapshot-2, 26.3-snapshot-3, 26.3-snapshot-4, 26.3-snapshot-5, 26.3-snapshot-6, 26.3-snapshot-7
Supported server software: datapack
The guided interface was updated. The history shows added, changed and removed fields with explanations and editor defaults. The date records the documented change, not the historical deployment time.
AllowFlyerCarryPvE
True = flyers may pick up wild creatures in PvE.
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AllowThirdPersonPlayer
True = players may switch to third-person view.
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DifficultyOffset
1.0 = max level (wild dinos up to 150). Decimal value, e.g. 0.5.
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HarvestAmountMultiplier
Multiplier for harvested resources. Decimal, e.g. 2.0 = double.
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MaxPlayers
How many players can be on the server at once.
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ServerPVE
True = pure PvE server, False = PvP allowed.
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TamingSpeedMultiplier
Higher = faster taming. Decimal, e.g. 3.0.
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XPMultiplier
Multiplier for XP gained. Decimal value.
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AdminLogging
True = logs all admin commands to in-game chat. Not in the default file — created on first save.
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AllowCaveBuildingPvE
True = allows building in caves in PvE mode. Not in the default file — created on first save.
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AllowFlyerCarryPvE
True = flyers may pick up wild creatures in PvE. Not in the default file — created on first save.
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AllowHideDamageSourceFromLogs
True = allows players to hide their name as the damage source in the tribe log.
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AllowHitMarkers
True = shows visual feedback on successful hits.
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AllowRaidDinoFeeding
True = allows permanently taming Titanosaurs by feeding them. Not in the default file — created on first save.
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AllowThirdPersonPlayer
True = players may switch to third-person view.
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AlwaysAllowStructurePickup
True = structures can always be picked back up, not just briefly after placement.
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AlwaysNotifyPlayerLeft
True = players always get notified when someone leaves the server. Not in the default file — created on first save.
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AutoDestroyOldStructuresMultiplier
0 = disabled, 1.0 = enables auto-destruction of abandoned structures. Not in the default file — created on first save.
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AutoSavePeriodMinutes
How often the server auto-saves the world.
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AutoUnlockAllEngrams
True = all engrams are available from level 1 without spending engram points. Not in the default file — created on first save.
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DifficultyOffset
1.0 = max level (wild dinos up to 150). Not in the default file — created on first save.
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DinoCharacterFoodDrainMultiplier
Higher = creatures get hungry faster (also affects taming time). Not in the default file — created on first save.
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DinoCharacterHealthRecoveryMultiplier
Higher = creatures heal faster. Not in the default file — created on first save.
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DinoCharacterStaminaDrainMultiplier
Higher = creatures get tired faster. Not in the default file — created on first save.
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DinoCountMultiplier
Multiplier for the number of creatures spawned. Not in the default file — created on first save.
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DinoDamageMultiplier
Multiplier for damage wild creatures deal. Not in the default file — created on first save.
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DinoHarvestingDamageMultiplier
Higher = tamed dinos harvest resources faster. Not in the default file — created on first save.
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DinoResistanceMultiplier
Multiplier for the resistance to damage wild creatures receive. Not in the default file — created on first save.
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DisablePvEGamma
True = disables gamma (brightness) adjustment in PvE mode. Not in the default file — created on first save.
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DontAlwaysNotifyPlayerJoined
True = globally disables the notification when a player joins. Not in the default file — created on first save.
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HarvestAmountMultiplier
Multiplier for harvested resources. Not in the default file — created on first save.
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ImplantSuicideCD
Cooldown for the implant's self-destruct (suicide) function.
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ItemStackSizeMultiplier
Multiplier for maximum item stack size.
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KickIdlePlayersPeriod
Players are kicked after this idle time.
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MaxTamedDinos
Server-wide cap on tamed creatures.
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MaxTamedDinos_SoftTameLimit
Above this count, inactive dinos become eligible for automatic deletion.
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MaxTamedDinos_SoftTameLimit_CountdownForDeletionDuration
Seconds until automatic deletion once the soft tame limit is exceeded.
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NeedsPowerToActivateAquaticCompartments
True = aquatic compartments (Aquatica) require an active power source.
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OverrideSecondsUntilBuriedTreasureAutoReveals
Seconds until buried treasure is automatically revealed on the map.
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OxygenSwimSpeedStatMultiplier
Multiplier for player swim speed.
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PerPlatformMaxStructuresMultiplier
Multiplier for the max number of structures per platform creature.
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PlatformSaddleBuildAreaBoundsMultiplier
Multiplier for the usable build area on platform creatures.
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PlayerCharacterFoodDrainMultiplier
Higher = players get hungry faster. Not in the default file — created on first save.
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PlayerCharacterHealthRecoveryMultiplier
Higher = players heal faster. Not in the default file — created on first save.
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PlayerCharacterStaminaDrainMultiplier
Higher = players get tired faster. Not in the default file — created on first save.
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PlayerCharacterWaterDrainMultiplier
Higher = players get thirsty faster. Not in the default file — created on first save.
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PlayerDamageMultiplier
Multiplier for damage players deal. Not in the default file — created on first save.
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PlayerResistanceMultiplier
Multiplier for the resistance to damage players receive. Not in the default file — created on first save.
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ProximityChat
True = only nearby players can see each other's chat messages. Not in the default file — created on first save.
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PvEDinoDecayPeriodMultiplier
How long unclaimed dinos persist in PvE mode before decaying.
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RaidDinoCharacterFoodDrainMultiplier
Food drain rate for titan/raid creatures like Titanosaurs.
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ResourcesRespawnPeriodMultiplier
Lower values make resource nodes respawn faster. Not in the default file — created on first save.
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ServerCrosshair
True = shows a crosshair to all players.
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ServerHardcore
True = enables hardcore mode. Not in the default file — created on first save.
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ShowMapPlayerLocation
True = shows the own position on the in-game map.
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StartTimeHour
Hour (0-23) the in-game clock starts at on server boot. -1 = random.
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StructureDamageMultiplier
Multiplier for the damage structures deal (e.g. spiked walls). Not in the default file — created on first save.
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StructurePickupHoldDuration
How long the pickup key must be held down.
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StructurePickupTimeAfterPlacement
How long after placement a structure can be picked back up without losing materials.
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StructurePreventResourceRadiusMultiplier
Multiplier for the radius in which structures block resource respawn.
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StructureResistanceMultiplier
Multiplier for the resistance to damage structures receive. Not in the default file — created on first save.
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TamingSpeedMultiplier
Higher = faster taming. Not in the default file — created on first save.
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TheMaxStructuresInRange
Cap on structures within a radius (performance protection).
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TribeNameChangeCooldown
Minutes required between two tribe rename actions.
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XPMultiplier
Multiplier for XP gained. Not in the default file — created on first save.
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noTributeDownloads
True = prevents downloading cross-ARK data (tributes) onto this server. Not in the default file — created on first save.
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Plugin version with publisher-declared game versions and loaders. These declarations do not replace an independent compatibility test.
Release channel: release
Declared game versions: 26.2
Supported server software: neoforge
The guided interface was updated. The history shows added, changed and removed fields with explanations and editor defaults. The date records the documented change, not the historical deployment time.
AllowSpawnNearFriend
0 = disabled, 1 = always, 2 = only near friends in the forest biome.
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BedrollDeadZoneSize
Radius where zombies do not spawn and cleared sleeper volumes do not respawn.
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BedrollExpiryTime
Real days since the last login before a bedroll becomes inactive.
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BuildCreate
Enable only for testing; this changes the conditions of a regular series.
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CameraRestrictionMode
0 = freely switchable, 1 = first person only, 2 = third person only.
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DynamicMeshEnabled
Dynamic distant rendering of world changes.
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DynamicMeshLandClaimBuffer
Chunk radius around land claims included in dynamic mesh.
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DynamicMeshLandClaimOnly
Restricts dynamic mesh to land-claim areas and reduces load.
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DynamicMeshMaxItemCache
More concurrent items require more RAM.
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EACEnabled
Keep enabled for public or crossplay sessions.
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GameName
Controls the save name. Do not change after a series starts; letters, digits, spaces and _-. are allowed.
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GameWorld
Navezgane, RWG or the exact name of an existing world. WARNING: changing this loads/creates another save — back up the world first.
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LandClaimCount
Maximum active land-claim blocks per player.
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LandClaimDeadZone
Minimum block distance between claims owned by non-friends.
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LandClaimDecayMode
0 = slow/linear, 1 = fast/exponential, 2 = no decay until expiry.
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LandClaimExpiryTime
Offline time before protection expires.
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LandClaimOfflineDelay
Minutes after logout before the offline hardness value applies.
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LandClaimOfflineDurabilityModifier
0 = indestructible; default 4 means four times block hardness.
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LandClaimOnlineDurabilityModifier
0 = indestructible; default 4 means four times block hardness.
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LandClaimSize
Edge length of the protected area in blocks.
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Language
English language name used by search, e.g. German or English.
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MaxChunkAge
-1 = disabled. Otherwise long-unvisited, unprotected chunks can reset to their original state.
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MaxQueuedMeshLayers
Lower values save RAM but can slow chunk generation.
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MaxSpawnedAnimals
World-wide animal limit. Higher values mainly help when many players are spread far apart.
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MaxSpawnedZombies
World-wide limit with very high CPU impact; Blood Moon and sleepers apply additional internal scaling.
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PartySharedKillRange
Maximum distance for shared party kill XP and quest-kill credit.
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PersistentPlayerProfiles
Enabled: players always rejoin with the last profile used on this server.
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PlayerKillingMode
0 = nobody, 1 = allies only, 2 = strangers only, 3 = everyone.
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PlayerSafeZoneHours
Duration of the enemy-free spawn zone in in-game hours.
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PlayerSafeZoneLevel
New players create an enemy-free spawn zone through this level.
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Region
Region used by server-browser filters.
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SandboxCode
Controls 150+ rules including difficulty, XP, day length, loot, zombie behaviour and Blood Moon. In the CURRENT 7DTD client open New Game → Sandbox Options, configure everything, choose Copy Code, then paste it here. Do not reuse legacy guide properties. Re-check/copy it after every game update: an invalid code can reset some or all settings to defaults.
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SaveDataLimit
-1 = disabled. At the limit the game may forcibly reset saved chunks — enable only deliberately.
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ServerAllowCrossplay
Crossplay requires EAC, enforced EOS sanctions and a player count within the game-supported limit.
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ServerDescription
Text shown in the server browser.
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ServerLoginConfirmationText
Optional rules or notice players must confirm while joining.
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ServerMaxAllowedViewDistance
6–12; high values noticeably increase RAM and CPU usage.
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ServerMaxWorldTransferSpeedKiBs
Maximum first-join world transfer rate; the current server file states about 1300 KiB/s as the effective maximum.
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ServerWebsiteURL
Optional full https:// URL linked in the server browser.
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WorldGenSeed
Only for GameWorld=RWG. Do not change after a series starts or another world may be selected.
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WorldGenSize
Officially supported edge length. Larger worlds need considerably more generation time, RAM and disk.
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The editor describes new or changed values. The field comparison shows the original defaults, constraints and explanations before and after this documented change.
BaseCampMaxNumInGuild
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BaseCampWorkerMaxNum
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BuildObjectDeteriorationDamageRate
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bAllowGlobalPalboxExport
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bAllowGlobalPalboxImport
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This version was recorded in our plugin catalog. Installation depends on game version, loader, dependencies and the selected release channel. Existing installations are not changed by this catalog entry.
Release channel: release
Plugin version with publisher-declared game versions and loaders. These declarations do not replace an independent compatibility test.
Release channel: release
Declared game versions: 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.4, 1.20.5, 1.20.6, 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11, 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2, 26.2
Supported server software: paper, purpur
Plugin version with publisher-declared game versions and loaders. These declarations do not replace an independent compatibility test.
Release channel: release
Declared game versions: 26.1.2
Supported server software: neoforge
Plugin version with publisher-declared game versions and loaders. These declarations do not replace an independent compatibility test.
Release channel: release
Declared game versions: 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11, 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2, 26.2
Supported server software: datapack
This version was recorded in our plugin catalog. Installation depends on game version, loader, dependencies and the selected release channel. Existing installations are not changed by this catalog entry.
Release channel: release
This version was recorded in our plugin catalog. Installation depends on game version, loader, dependencies and the selected release channel. Existing installations are not changed by this catalog entry.
Release channel: release
This version was recorded in our plugin catalog. Installation depends on game version, loader, dependencies and the selected release channel. Existing installations are not changed by this catalog entry.
Release channel: release
Plugin version with publisher-declared game versions and loaders. These declarations do not replace an independent compatibility test.
Release channel: release
Declared game versions: 26.2
Supported server software: neoforge
Plugin version with publisher-declared game versions and loaders. These declarations do not replace an independent compatibility test.
Release channel: release
Declared game versions: 26.2
Supported server software: forge
Plugin version with publisher-declared game versions and loaders. These declarations do not replace an independent compatibility test.
Release channel: release
Declared game versions: 26.2
Supported server software: fabric, quilt
Plugin version with publisher-declared game versions and loaders. These declarations do not replace an independent compatibility test.
Release channel: release
Declared game versions: 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2
Supported server software: neoforge
Plugin version with publisher-declared game versions and loaders. These declarations do not replace an independent compatibility test.
Release channel: release
Declared game versions: 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2
Supported server software: forge