🌎Regenerate a random map on 7 Days to Die

RWG (Random World Generation) generation recreates a new map on 7 Days to Die. It's useful for a reset, a new season, or a corrupted world.

A new RWG generation creates a new world. Bases and progression from the previous world will no longer be accessible. Make a backup beforehand.

Objective

• Enable RWG in serverconfig.xml.

• Force the creation of a new world via GameName.

• (Optional) Change the seed (WorldGenSeed).

Step-by-step guide

1

Stop the server

Stop the server from the dashboard. Avoid modifying the config while it is running.

2

Make a backup (recommended)

Create a backup before the reset. Guide: Create a backup and restore it.

3

Edit the serverconfig.xml

In the FTP, open the file serverconfig.xml, then search for GameWorld.

Set the value RWG.

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<property name="GameWorld" value="RWG" />

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Force a new world with GameName

Search for GameName. Set a unique.

<property name="GameName" value="MyNewWorld" />

Avoid accents and special characters.

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(Optional) Change the RWG seed

If your file contains WorldGenSeed, change it.

Or keep the same seed if you want to regenerate an “identical” world.

<property name="WorldGenSeed" value="Oxygenserv-2026" />

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Save then restart

Save the file. Restart the server.

On first start, the server generates the map. This can take several minutes.

Check the console at startup. If needed, retrieve the logs: Find and share your server logs.

Common issues

The world does not change after restart

• GameName has not changed. Edit it, then restart.

• The server was not stopped during editing.

• The edited file is not the correct one serverconfig.xml.

The server is stuck on “Generating world”

• Wait a few minutes. Initial RWG generations are long.

• Reduce the world size if you changed it.

• Check for errors in the console.

• If it is stuck, open a support ticket with the logs: Contact Oxygenserv support (ticket dashboard and Discord).

FAQ

GameName or WorldGenSeed : what do I change?

Change GameName if you want a new world folder. Change WorldGenSeed if you want a different generation.

Do I need to stop the server before modifying?

Yes, it prevents files from being modified while they are being written.