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How To Switch To Experimental Branch On Satisfactory Server

Want to test the latest features before they hit the main game? Switching your Satisfactory server to the Experimental branch gives you early access to new content, performance tweaks, and mechanics still in testing. It’s a great option for adventurous players or server hosts looking to stay ahead of the curve. Just keep in mind that experimental builds can be unstable, so it’s best suited for non-critical playthroughs.

In this guide page, we'll show you how to switch to Experimental branch on Satisfactory server and get the stable version of the game desired! After following the steps below, you can open your game through the Epic Games launcher or the desired game client with the Experimental branch!

Switching to Experimental lets you:

Explore new features and updates early

Help report bugs and improve future releases

Stay ahead with mod or plugin testing

Switching To Experimental Branch On A Satisfactory Server

Make sure to create a backup before doing any of the following steps, in case anything goes wrong. You can follow our guide on How to Backup your Server

To switch to experimental branch on a Satisfactory server:

Open your Apollo panel

In your console tab, head over to the Startup tab

Navigate the \[Advanced\] Branch Name

Use the dropdown and choose the Satisfactory Experimental mode

Please note: you should only change this if you know what you are doing. Also make sure that Validate Server files is enabled. Validate Files can be disabled once it's ran the first time.

Still have some questions about switching to experimental branch on a Satisfactory server?

If you need any answers to your questions, you can log a ticket here

By: Ali A.

Updated on: 19/06/2025

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