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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.

Game update Published

Update 1.8

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Developer announcement Published

Steam Flash Sale

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

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.

Setting Change documented

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 (1)
  • Query Port: Added QUERY_PORT

    Steam A2S query port (config.json a2s.port). Wired to the second allocation by CreateServerJob.

    After

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Developer announcement Published

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

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

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

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.

Developer announcement Published

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

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

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
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.

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.
Server Region

Region listed in the server browser. ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 codes can be used in this field.

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 displayed in the server browser.

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

Maximum number of players allowed to join the server.

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

ID of scenario to run/play. Valid IDs can be viewed in the console upon startup of the server.

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

Set if the session can be selected through the auto join feature.

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

Set the visibility of the server in the Server Browser.

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

Allow PC, Xbox and PlayStation players to join the same server.

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

Enables the anti-cheat engine on the server and requires all clients to be running it.

Setting
BATTLEYE
Default
true
Range / options
true, false
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Disable Third Person
Setting
DISABLE_THIRD
Default
false
Range / options
true, false
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
[Advanced] Max FPS

Sets a maximum FPS limit for the server, saving performance in some cases. Leave empty for no limit.

Setting
MAX_FPS
Default
120
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
[Advanced] Log FPS Interval

How often (in seconds) to log the FPS and other debug stats to the console. Set to 0 to disable.

Setting
LOG_INTERVAL
Default
0
Range / options
0 – …
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
[Repair] Validate Server Files

"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.

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

Steam A2S query port (config.json a2s.port). Wired to the second allocation by CreateServerJob.

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