HumanitZ 1.1 and 1.0 Dedicated Server Update Checklist

HumanitZ Dedicated Server Update Checklist: 1.1 and 1.0

HumanitZ 1.1, the Spooky Update, released on 19 October 2026, the 1.1A hotfix followed on 20 October and the 1.1B hotfix on 23 October. The Linux server build caught up on the linuxbranch beta early on 20 October. This page covers what both releases mean for a dedicated server. Settings and files are checked against the 1.1A server build.

1.1 quick summary

• Update and restart: players on 1.1 need a 1.1 server, and the notes of both hotfixes, 1.1A and 1.1B, ask every server owner to restart to pull them.
• No new save needed: existing saves load on 1.1.
• Wipe recommended: the developers highly encourage a full server wipe when updating, so the world picks up the server-side changes and stability improvements that may conflict with old assets. The official servers were all wiped.
• Experimental is retired: Experimental 1.1 will no longer work or receive updates. A server installed from it must move back to the default branch.
• Three new settings and one redefined: WeaponDurabilityMulti, HeadshotOnlyMode and BackpackCleanup are new, and RecycleCar now means the real days from the owner's last login before a car loses its owner. The settings layout stays at Version=39.
• NPC recruitment is not on dedicated servers: it arrived for single player and hosted multiplayer only.

1.1 fixes that matter to server owners

• The async save system, which had caused loss of server-side game progress and local saves, was adjusted.
• Guard towers that took damage no longer leave items behind and cause server instability.
• Automatic unclaim of vehicles after 14 days of inactivity works, and players can no longer take owned vehicles by clipping into them.
• Dropped backpacks are cleaned up by a server timer check, and the 1.1A hotfix fixed losing a backpack on death with certain settings.
• The /nukebuilding admin command also removes awnings, sheds, stables, explosive barrels and traps.
• 1.1A fixed riding a horse with party members on dedicated servers and a bug in server logging.

1.1 checklist

1. Announce the update and, if you plan one, the wipe.
2. Back up HumanitZServer/Saved and your GameServerSettings.ini.
3. Update via SteamCMD. On Linux use +app_update 2728330 -beta linuxbranch validate; on Windows the same without the beta.
4. Compare the settings files. The update refreshes HumanitZServer/REF_GameServerSettings.ini; copy the three new keys into your own file with the values you want, and check RecycleCar.
5. Decide on the wipe. Keep the world if your group is mid-progress; wipe for the cleanest start on 1.1.
6. Start and verify. The log should reach Session created!, and a player on the 1.1 client should be able to join.

1.0 (February 2026) quick summary

HumanitZ 1.0 released on February 6, 2026. For a dedicated server it meant a full update and a fresh save.

• Update required: Make sure your server is updated to the latest build before letting players back in.
• New save needed: The 1.0 release requires starting a new save (existing saves may not be compatible).
• Back up first: Even if you cannot reuse the old save, keep a backup for reference or rollback.

1.0 step-by-step checklist

1. Announce downtime. Let your players know you are updating for the 1.0 release.
2. Back up server data. Copy your entire save/config directory somewhere safe.
3. Update via SteamCMD. Re-run your SteamCMD update command (and include validate if you suspect file issues).
4. Create a new world/save. Plan a fresh start for 1.0.
5. Re-apply configuration. Re-check settings like server name, password, max players, and any loot or PvP/PvE rules.
6. Verify connectivity. Confirm ports/firewall rules are still correct and that players can connect.

2026 updates: the 1.09 patch series and the 2026 roadmap

Added July 3, 2026. Since 1.0, the developers have kept a steady patch cadence, and two late-June 2026 items matter for server owners:

• The 1.09 hotfix series fixed several dedicated-server pain points: server save-file conflicts that caused data rollbacks, save-file bloating tied to pickup cleanup timers, mead crafting disconnecting players on dedicated servers, and a Swamps Scenario bug where dismantled furniture returned on load. If your server is on an older build, this patch alone is worth the restart.
• The 2026 roadmap is out. The team published its 2026 roadmap in late June with new updates and major features planned through the year - so expect more update days ahead, and re-run the checklist above on each major patch (most content patches will not require a fresh save the way 1.0 did, but always check the patch notes first).

Reference

The developers' announcement: HumanitZ 1.1 Major Update. Our troubleshooting guide covers players who cannot join after an update.

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