How to Change Your DayZ Server Map to Badlands (Nasdara)

Follow this guide to change your DayZ server's map to Badlands (Nasdara).

Step 1: Update Your Server Files

Before changing the map, make sure your server files are up to date.

1. Log in to your game server control panel.

2. Click Update From Steam (Protect MPMissions XML, C and json files) if you want to keep your existing mods and configuration files

3. If you want to remove your existing mods and start afresh, click Update Your Server From Steam instead.

Important: Wait for the update process to complete successfully before continuing.

• Update from Steam (Protect XMLs, JSONs etc) — Recommended if you want to preserve your existing mods and configuration files.

• Update Your Server from Steam — Use this option if you want to start fresh with your server files.

Step 2: Change the Mission Map

Once the update has completed:

1. Open Configuration Files in your game server control panel.

2. Click Configuration Editor next to serverDZ.cfg.

3. Locate the dropdown menu labelled Mission.

4. Select dayzOffline.nasdara from the dropdown menu.

5. Click Save in the top-left corner.

Step 3: Restart Your Server

After saving the configuration:

1. Return to your server control panel.

2. Stop and restart your DayZ server, or use the available restart option.

3. Allow the server time to start up fully.

Your server should now be running Badlands (Nasdara)!

Troubleshooting

If your server does not start or the map does not change:

• Make sure the server file update completed successfully.

• Check that the Mission setting is set to dayzOffline.nasdara.

• Ensure you saved the configuration changes before restarting.

• Check your server console and logs for any errors relating to the mission or map files.

If the map is unavailable in the Mission dropdown, contact support for assistance.

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