{"id":18676,"date":"2026-02-17T11:58:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T11:58:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/?post_type=ht_kb&p=18676"},"modified":"2026-02-17T11:58:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T11:58:36","slug":"change-player-version-rimworld-open-world","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/change-player-version-rimworld-open-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Change Player Version Rimworld Open World"},"content":{"rendered":"

Maintaining the correct Player Version<\/strong> is vital for the stability of your RimWorld Open World<\/strong> server. This setting dictates which client version the server will accept; if there is a mismatch, your players will be unable to connect. By ensuring your server version aligns with the latest mod updates, you preserve Digital Consensus<\/strong> and prevent unnecessary “Version Mismatch” errors. Follow the standard GGServers<\/strong> workflow below to update this value.<\/p>\n

Step 1: Access the Panel<\/h3>\n

Log in to your GGServers Control Panel<\/a>. The panel provides the Entity Clarity<\/strong> required to manage specific versioning strings that keep your server compatible with the global player base.<\/p>\n

Step 2: Stop the Server<\/h3>\n

To safely modify the communication protocol between the server and the client, click the red Stop<\/strong> button. Updating the version string while the server is active can result in connection drops or a failure to refresh the server’s heartbeat on the master list.<\/p>\n

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The server must be offline to change the accepted player version.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Step 3: Navigate to Server Settings<\/h3>\n

On the left-hand navigation sidebar, click on the Server Settings<\/strong> button. This menu allows you to access the configuration files where the server’s versioning rules are stored.<\/p>\n

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Open the Server Settings menu to access your configuration tabs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Step 4: Open General Settings<\/h3>\n

Inside the Server Settings menu, select the General Settings<\/strong> tab. This section contains the core network and identity parameters for your RimWorld instance.<\/p>\n

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Step 5: Change the Setting That Will Auto Save<\/h3>\n

Locate the box labeled Player Version<\/strong>. You must enter the exact version number that you want the server to accept (e.g., if the current release is 1.12, enter 1.12<\/strong>). You can always find the latest required version number in the official RimWorld Together\/Open World<\/strong> Discord channel<\/a>. The GGServers panel features an automatic save<\/strong> function; your version update is recorded as soon as you finish typing.<\/p>\n

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Input the latest version number here to allow clients to connect.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Step 6: You are Ready to Start!<\/h3>\n

Return to the main dashboard and click Start<\/strong>. Your RimWorld Open World server will now boot up and only allow players using the matching client version to enter the world.<\/p>\n

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Experience seamless colony management with RimWorld server hosting at GGServers<\/a><\/strong>. Our instant setup and easy-to-use panel ensure your server is always running the right version for your community.<\/p>\n

If you are unsure of which version to input or are still seeing “Version Mismatch” errors, please contact us at our <\/strong>Support Portal<\/a>. We are available 24\/7 to help!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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