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Updates, explained for your server

When a game updates, we tell you what changes for your server and what to do about it. Every post links the official announcement it explains.

GuidePalworld
Bringing an old Palworld server to 1.0? Clear out old mods first
Palworld 1.0 changed the game's systems, and leftover mods can crash servers or break saves. Here's Pocketpair's advice, applied to your server.
November 12, 2026
GuideMinecraft
Minecraft 26.1 and newer need Java 25 on your server
Since Minecraft 26.1, Java Edition servers need Java 25 instead of Java 21. What that means when you update, and how Wilderack handles it for you.
November 12, 2026
Patch notesProject Zomboid
Project Zomboid 42.22 is stable. What server owners should do
Build 42.22 brings ladders and crowbars to the Stable branch. Here's how to update your server safely and keep your players' mods working.
November 12, 2026
GuideWindrose
Windrose dedicated servers now run on Linux
Windrose 0.10.0.7 added official Linux Docker images for its dedicated server. Why it matters for your crew and how players join a hosted server.
November 12, 2026