Sven Co-op

Change the starting map and map cycle on a Sven Co-op server

Default Map controls the first map after startup. The map cycle is a separate file: mapcyclefile selects it in server.cfg, with mapcycle.txt as the standard filename.

File locations used below — relative to the server root
svencoop/server.cfg

Make the change

  1. Stop the server and download a copy of svencoop/server.cfg and the active map cycle.
  2. Check that each requested map and its required files are installed in the correct game folders.
  3. Set Default Map in Startup to the installed map name without its .bsp extension.
  4. Open the file selected by mapcyclefile and put the intended map names on separate lines, preserving any existing per-map options you need.
  5. Start, join the first map and check the next transition with your group.
Startup variables for Sven Co-op. Use the field labels in the steps; keep private credentials hidden when sharing screenshots.
Controls used in this task
Panel fieldWhat to keep in mind
Default MapSelects the map loaded by this server. Use an exact installed map identifier supported by the game, including any required path.

Check the result

If the opening map changes but later maps do not, check which map cycle file the server loads. Campaign maps can also trigger their own transitions; a starting-map choice does not rewrite a campaign.

Related guides

Sven Co-op server not showing up or unable to connect · Sven Co-op server settings: Startup and configuration

Documentation

Server configuration reference · Project documentation 2

Sven Co-opGame managementGame panel
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