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SCP: Secret Laboratory: 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

Game update Published 11.02.2021

Devlog 3 Released!

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.

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Game update Published 08.01.2021

Hotfix 10.2.1

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.

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Game update Published 06.01.2021

Update 10.2 Released!

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.

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Developer announcement Published 05.01.2021

SCP:SL Creation Contest 2020 Winners!

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

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Developer announcement Published 26.12.2020

Christmas Feedback Form

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

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Developer announcement Published 23.12.2020

Christmas 2020

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 23.11.2020

SCP:SL Creation Contest 2020

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 19.11.2020

Scopophobia Hotfix - Version 10.1.2

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

Game update Published 07.11.2020

Scopophobia Hotfix - Version 10.1.1

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.

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Game update Published 04.11.2020

Scopophobia Revised - Version 10.1

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.

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Developer announcement Published 28.10.2020

Halloween Feedback Form

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

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Developer announcement Published 27.10.2020

Halloween Event SCP-330 Balance Pass

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

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Developer announcement Published 23.10.2020

Halloween 2020

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

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Game update Published 21.09.2020

10.0.3 Community Form - We Need Your Feedback!

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.

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Game update Published 19.09.2020

Maintenance Patch - Version 10.0.4

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.

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Game update Published 14.09.2020

Maintenance Patch - Version 10.0.3

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.

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Developer announcement Published 21.08.2020

SCP-096 Rebalancing - We Need Your Feedback!

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

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Game update Published 13.08.2020

Hotfix - Version 10.0.2

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.

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Game update Published 03.08.2020

Scopophobia Refinement - Version 10.0.1

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.

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Developer announcement Published 24.07.2020

Scopophobia has arrived!

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

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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

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.

Server name

Name shown in the server list.

Setting: server_name
Default: SCP:SL Server

Tickrate

Server update rate — higher = smoother, more CPU.

Setting: server_tickrate
Default: 60
Range / options: 20 – 120

Reserved slots enabled

Lets VIPs join even on a full server.

Setting: use_reserved_slots
Default: true

Late join (seconds)

How long after round start players may still join (0 = off).

Setting: late_join_time
Default: 0
Range / options: 0 – 120

Native sockets

Better network performance (recommended: on).

Setting: use_native_sockets
Default: true

Player info range

Range at which player info text is visible.

Setting: player_info_range
Default: 10
Range / options: 0 – 50

Cryptographic RNG

More secure random numbers — slightly more CPU.

Setting: use_crypto_rng
Default: false

Server Port

The port the server listens on.

Setting: SERVER_PORT
Default: 7777
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Max Players

Maximum players on the server.

Setting: MAX_PLAYERS
Default: 20
Range / options: 2 – 40
When it takes effect: Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

Server Name

Name shown in the server list.

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

Auto Update

1 = beim Start updaten

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