Keeping your Isle Evrima server updated on Physgun ensures your players can connect right after a patch drops. When a new version rolls out, outdated files can cause connection errors, mod conflicts, or missing map data. The good news is that updating through the Physgun control panel is quick and doesn’t require touching complex command line tools.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to update The Isle server on Physgun the right way, including:
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Checking your configuration files and server settings
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Restarting the server safely after installation
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Confirming the new version is running
Stay up-to-date, reduce downtime, and keep your multiplayer community active every wipe.
Updating Your Physgun-Hosted Isle Evrima Server
To update your Physgun-hosted Isle server:
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Start by accessing your Physgun game server panel.
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Click the Restart button on your server’s console page.
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Wait for your server to reboot. This could take a while to apply the update depending on the server’s internet connection.
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Connect to your server and troubleshoot any mods or .ini file settings that may have been affected due to the update. You can find your configuration files in the TheIsle/Saved/Config/LinuxServer directory. If your mods become outdated, check the mods’ pages to see if the author has fixed them.
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That’s all you have to do! Physgun handles updates automatically by default, so there’s no need for users to enable or configure anything or go through unnecessary hassle.
Updating Your Isle Dedicated Server
If you aren’t a Physgun client, updating your dedicated server takes a little longer, but the process is really simple nonetheless. You’ll be using SteamCMD and terminal commands to get this done.
To update a dedicated Isle Evrima-branch server:
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Begin by stopping your server.
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Start SteamCMD. If you don’t already have it, you can install SteamCMD using this link. Follow the instructions on the page depending on whether your operating system is Windows or Linux.
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Type “login anonymous” into the command line and hit enter. This is the quickest way to log into the app without having to fully log into your Steam account every time.
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Navigate to your server’s root folder. For instance, it might look like this: C:/mystuff/IsleServer. Copy your server’s directory; you’ll need it for the next step.
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Next, type “force_install_dir C:/mystuff/IsleServer” and replace the example directory with the directory of your server’s root folder. This will tell SteamCMD where your server is stored so it can install the update in the correct location.
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Press Enter, then type in the following command: “app_update 412680 -beta evrima”. 412680 is the application ID for The Isle, and the additional command will ensure it’s downloading it using the newer branch of the game.
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All of the new files will queue for installation. Wait for the update to process. This might take a while, depending on your internet speed.
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Once it’s done, type quit into the command line to make sure the application exits safely.
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Make sure to troubleshoot any mods and configuration changes to ensure nothing has broken on your server. You can find and edit your configuration files in the TheIsle/Saved/Config/WindowsServer directory if you’re running a Windows server. If you’re running a Linux server, it will be under the LinuxServer folder instead. You can check for any engine issues here, too. If your mods become outdated, you should check the scripts’ pages to see if the author has addressed them.
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That’s it! You’ve successfully setup your dedicated Isle Evrima server with the latest update. Now you and your players can get back on and play your server.