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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 29.11.2019

MEGAPATCH II is now available!

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 27.11.2019

Incoming transmission...

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 24.11.2019

Creation Contest 2019 Winner!

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 03.11.2019

Megapatch II Trailer & Patreon Testing!

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 03.11.2019

Q&A Session Reminder | CHANGE OF PLANS!

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 03.11.2019

Q&A Session and Special Announcement

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 25.10.2019

Halloween 2019 | Community Poll

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 08.10.2019

SCP:SL Creation Contest 2019

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 03.10.2019

New Central Server

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 27.09.2019

SCP-173's Model and Future Game Monetization

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 22.09.2019

TwitchCon 2019

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 30.08.2019

Stream Reminder!

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 29.08.2019

We've launched our YouTube channel! Megapatch video tomorrow!

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 31.07.2019

Ban policy and EULA changes

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 24.07.2019

Next Stream Time & Outreach Survey!

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 14.07.2019

MP2 - Status 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.

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Developer announcement Published 27.04.2019

Q&A Livestream!

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 22.03.2019

Development Update #2 - Medkits

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 15.03.2019

Notice - Authentication Issues

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 08.03.2019

Development and Community Update #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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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.