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Learn how to fix common problems with your 7 Days to Die Darkness Falls game server—from version errors and EAC to the wrong world → Learn more
10 November 20264 min read2 Views0 helpful
Introduction
Your players can't connect to your 7 Days to Die: Darkness Falls game server, the connection drops while loading, or the world won't start? Don't worry—most problems have a simple cause, and with Darkness Falls, it's almost always the version. Here we'll show you the most common problems and how to fix them quickly yourself.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
It's almost always a version mismatch. Every player needs 7 Days to Die 1.4 and the same Darkness Falls version as the server, and must start the game without Easy Anti-Cheat.
In the Files tab, open Mods/0-DarknessFallsCore/ModInfo.xml and check the Version entry.
Darkness Falls doesn't load the standard worlds from 7 Days to Die. Use a Darkness Falls world such as DFalls-Navezgane or RWG.
If you changed the Game World, seed, size, or save name, the server loads a different world. Restore the previous values; your save is still in the Saves folder.
Check that Eac Enabled is set to false. With Easy Anti-Cheat enabled, the server skips the Darkness Falls files.
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7 Days to Die: Darkness Falls
Problems and solutions
The most helpful tool for troubleshooting is your game server's console. There you can see what your server does during startup, which mods it loads, and whether it reports an error.
Mod and version
Players are rejected when connecting or get kicked while loading
With Darkness Falls, the server and all players must be on exactly the same setup. Check the following for each affected player:
Is 7 Days to Die 1.4 installed? Darkness Falls V6 only works with this version. In Steam, select it under Properties → Betas by choosing v1.4.
Is Darkness Falls installed in the same version as on your server? You can see which version your server is using in the Files tab, in the Mods/0-DarknessFallsCore/ModInfo.xml file under the Version entry.
Was the game started without Easy Anti-Cheat using 7DaysToDie.exe?
Are you using additional mods on the server that include their own models, textures, or icons? If so, all players must have those installed too.
ZapX automatically keeps Darkness Falls up to date on your server. If an update includes a new Darkness Falls version, all players must also update their mod files to that version. Compare the version in Mods/0-DarknessFallsCore/ModInfo.xml with the version on your PC.
Server runs like regular 7 Days to Die without Darkness Falls
In the Configuration tab, under Startup Parameters, check the Eac Enabled field. It must be set to false. With EAC enabled, the server skips the Darkness Falls files. Also check in the Files tab that the 0-DarknessFallsCore folder is present in the Mods folder. If it's missing, contact our support team.
Console players can't join
Crossplay with consoles requires Easy Anti-Cheat. Since Darkness Falls runs without EAC, crossplay isn't possible with this mod.
World and save
Server won't start after I change the world
Darkness Falls doesn't load the standard worlds from 7 Days to Die. If the Game World field contains, for example, Navezgane, your server won't be able to load the world. Use a Darkness Falls world such as DFalls-Navezgane, or RWG for a random world. Make sure to enter the name exactly as shown. You can find all available worlds in our Server configuration guide.
First startup takes a long time
When starting a new world, your server needs to prepare it the first time. With RWG, it generates the entire world from scratch, which takes several minutes—and longer for large worlds. Don't interrupt startup, and check the console to see when the server is ready.
A new world suddenly appears instead of my save
If you changed Game World, World Gen Seed, World Gen Size, or the Save Name, your server will load a different world or save. Your old save isn't gone: restore the previous values and restart the server. Your saves are in the Saves folder in the Files tab.
Changes to serverconfig.xml are reverted
Your server overwrites values that are available as startup parameters—such as ServerName, ServerPassword, ServerMaxPlayerCount, GameWorld, GameName, or EACEnabled—with the values from ZapX every time it starts. Change them in the Configuration tab under Startup Parameters. Other entries, such as GameDifficulty, are retained.
Connection
Server can't be found in the server list
Check the console to make sure your server has fully started. If Server Visibility is set to 0, your server won't appear in the list. You can still connect at any time using the IP address and port shown in Overview: select Join Game → Connect to IP.
Password isn't accepted
Set the password in the Server Password field. After changing it, you must restart your server. A password changed only in serverconfig.xml will be overwritten the next time the server starts.
Performance
Lag or high resource usage
Darkness Falls includes significantly more content than the base game. Keep an eye on resource usage under Statistics, especially during a blood moon and when many players are online at the same time. If resources are running low, upgrade your server using the resource tiles in Overview. A smaller world or fewer zombies during the blood moon (BloodMoonEnemyCount) can also reduce the load on your server.
DDoS and other network threats
Game servers can be targeted by attacks that flood them with traffic, causing lag or dropped connections. ZAP-Hosting provides built-in protection systems to protect your server from common attacks. If you suspect an attack, check the DDoS Manager and contact our support team.
Preventive measures
Regular backups can save you a lot of stress. We already back up your game server automatically every day. With the ZapX Pass, you can also create your own backups at any time and restore them with a click—with ZapX Pass Pro, you can even schedule them automatically. Be sure to create a backup before changing the world or uploading new mods.
Conclusion
These steps should help you solve your problem. You can also find general 7 Days to Die issues in our guide 7 Days to Die: Common Issues. If none of these steps help, don't hesitate to contact our support team—we're here for you every day and happy to help! 🙂
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