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How To Enable 3rd Person In Unturned Server

Want to let players switch camera views on your Unturned server? Enabling third person gives them a more flexible way to play, especially in PvE or roleplay environments. It's controlled through a simple server setting and doesn’t require any mods or plugins. Once enabled, players can toggle third person using the "H" key during gameplay.

Enabling 3rd Person In Your Unturned Server Settings

To enable 3rd Person on an Unturned server:

Go to the Apollo Panel and turn off your server.

Go to the Startup Tab, and under the "Perspective" setting, select the perspective you want all players to have.

Both: This setting allows players to toggle freely between first and third-person perspectives. It provides flexibility based on the situation, switching to third for movement and visibility, and first for aiming or close combat.

Third Person: In this view mode, your character is visible on screen. You see them from behind, allowing for greater spatial awareness. This is especially useful for spotting nearby enemies or navigating tight areas, as it expands your field of view beyond what’s in front of you. Players will also be unable to use the first-person mode.

First Person: This mode simulates what your character sees, offering a more immersive and focused experience. You won’t see your player model, but you’ll gain better accuracy when aiming and using tools. It’s ideal for players who prefer tactical or realistic playstyles. Players will also be unable to use the third-person mode.

Vehicle: When this mode is active on your server, players are forced into the first-person perspective while on foot, but once they enter a rideable vehicle, the camera switches to a third‑person perspective. This provides better spatial awareness while driving or piloting.

After setting the desired perspective in your server configuration, start the server, and the changes will automatically take effect. Players who join will experience the view mode you've set, whether limited to a specific perspective or allowing switching between options. Make sure to test it in-game to ensure everything works as expected.

For this example, the Perspective setting is set to "Third" for only the third-person view

Still have some questions about enabling 3rd person on an Unturned server?

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By: Alecz R.

Updated on: 16/06/2025

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