Once finished, type quit at the Steam> prompt to properly log off of the Steam servers. Currently there is not a live dedicated server beta branch.Ĥ. Where "branch name" is the current beta branch. If Tripwire is currently running a beta update of the dedicated server files: app_update 232130 -beta "branch name" If this is simply an update to an existing KF2 dedicated server: app_update 232130 If this is your first time installing or if you are trying to verify the integrity of the server files: app_update 232130 validate In the Steam Command folder (suggested): force_install_dir. Examples: Absolute Path: force_install_dir c:\KF2Server\ At the Steam> prompt, set your KF2 Dedicated Server install directory. If you aren't proceeding from the previous set of instructions, first launch SteamCmd. To automate this process for future updates, see #Automating SteamCmd. These steps are required every time the game is updated. You're done and ready to download the Killing Floor 2 Server!ĭownloading the Killing Floor 2 Server This describes the process of updating the KF2 dedicated server application. You should see something like the following:Ĭonnecting anonymously to Steam Public.Loaded client id: 11372976712471569586 It is recommended that you login anonymously! You can still login with your real Steam account but be careful to only enter your Steam credentials into a machine that you trust. To download the Killing Floor 2 server you do not need to be logged into a Steam account that owns Killing Floor 2.
You will know you have successfully run SteamCMD when it is updated and your command line changes to a prompt like:īefore downloading the Killing Floor 2 server you need to login to the SteamCMD tool. Installation Prerequisite: SteamCMD Tool Downloading SteamCMD:įollow the official SteamCMD documentation on downloading SteamCMD for your given patform (Win/Linux/macOS).įollow the official SteamCMD documentation on running SteamCMD for your given platform (Win/Linux/macOS).