Stationeers Version Mismatch Fix
Stationeers updates can change startup arguments, settings and mod behavior. Align the game branch before touching the station files.
Backup-first update order
- Stop the server cleanly and record the current branch.
- Back up the station, settings and Workshop collection.
- Update the dedicated server and let it complete before starting.
- Update clients to the same branch and build.
- Start without players, read the log, then test the station.
- Add or update mods only after a clean vanilla-compatible boot.
Failure map
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Client cannot join at all | Client/server branch or build mismatch. |
| Server starts but a mod disappears | Workshop version or load-order change. |
| Station loads with missing content | World and mod collection no longer agree. |
If a new build changes the meaning of a setting, preserve the old configuration and compare it with a freshly generated file. Blindly copying old XML can preserve obsolete keys.
Use the save guide before updates and managed Stationeers hosting for controlled restarts.