2.0 "non-standard settings" error - Unable to connect from the console to the Dedicated Server when changing serveradmin.xml settings.

[vagiant]

Version

2.0

Platform

XBOX

Issue: Unable to connect to the dedicated server enabled with crossplay via Xbox due to an error about the settings falling under a modded category.

• I set up a dedicated server from Steam with all the recommended settings listed in the release notes for 2.0 and made some changes to my in-game settings via the serveradmin.xml. (The same options you have when creating a peer-to-peer world on the console.)
• In the log, I noticed the following says modded, and this is why I can't connect with Xbox.

Workaround: Reset all game settings to their default values in the serveradmin.xml allows Xbox to connect.

• I see the same issue being reported here: https://community.thefunpimps.com/t...o-modify-in-game-setting-for-crossplay.43430/
• Reddit:
  https://www.reddit.com/r/7daystodie/comments/1lm3ihk/nonstandard_game_settings_detected_ps5

Example of issue from the log:
2025-06-27T22:45:13 5.449 INF StartAsServer
2025-06-27T22:45:13 5.465 INF Setting for 'DayNightLength' does not match the default (server will go to the modded category): current = 30, default = 60
2025-06-27T22:45:13 5.465 INF Setting for 'DeathPenalty' does not match the default (server will go to the modded category): current = 0, default = 1
2025-06-27T22:45:13 5.465 INF Setting for 'DropOnDeath' does not match the default (server will go to the modded category): current = 0, default = 1
2025-06-27T22:45:13 5.465 INF Setting for 'BlockDamagePlayer' does not match the default (server will go to the modded category): current = 300, default = 100
2025-06-27T22:45:13 5.465 INF Setting for 'BlockDamageAI' does not match the default (server will go to the modded category): current = 75, default = 100
2025-06-27T22:45:13 5.465 INF Setting for 'BlockDamageAIBM' does not match the default (server will go to the modded category): current = 75, default = 100
2025-06-27T22:45:13 5.466 INF Setting for 'LootRespawnDays' does not match the default (server will go to the modded category): current = 5, default = 7
2025-06-27T22:45:13 5.466 INF Setting for 'LootAbundance' does not match the default (server will go to the modded category): current = 200, default = 100
2025-06-27T22:45:13 5.466 INF Setting for 'AirDropFrequency' does not match the default (server will go to the modded category): current = 24, default = 72
2025-06-27T22:45:13 5.466 INF Setting for 'XPMultiplier' does not match the default (server will go to the modded category): current = 300, default = 100
2025-06-27T22:45:13 5.466 INF Setting for 'QuestProgressionDailyLimit' not within the default range (server will go to the modded category): current = 10, default = -1 - 8

 

[bdubyah]

Arramus gave me this info, it's apparently pretty picky on what settings you can use for dedi crossplay. TFP might wanna clarify this or add some notes on it to clear up confusion.

Consoles require strict and specific settings. This includes:

    ServerMaxPlayerCount set to maximum of 8
    ServerAllowCrossplay set to True
    EACEnabled set to True
    IgnoreEOSSanctions set to False

The Dedicated server must only use settings that Consoles can toggle. For example, 200% XP is acceptable. 167% XP is not and Consoles will not be able to join a server using non Console setting possibilities.
Server Side Mods are not acceptable. This will cause the server to be delisted from the browser menu. Attempting to join through the History area will show a file verification issue.
Configuration changes directly to the server files are not acceptable. This will also trigger a file verification issue.

 

[SumDuud]

I had this same issue. The only changes I made to default was Loot Respawn to 15 days, XP Share to 1000, and Player Killing to 2. Everything else was default but when searched from both PS5 and Xbox it would show a 1 next to the globe with nothing in the results. I reset everything to default last night and they were both able to see the server and connect. Makes no sense why they put out a post saying you can change settings but then it doesn't show up.