Steam Branches – Arma 3
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Arma 3 is distributed as several branches on Steam. | Arma 3 is distributed as several branches on Steam. | ||
These branches are accessible by opening the application ''Properties'' in Steam client. In the ''BETAS'' tab, you'll find a drop-down menu with publicly available branches. Some branches require an access code to be input before appearing the list. Those codes are shared via channels such as | These branches are accessible by opening the application ''Properties'' in Steam client. In the ''BETAS'' tab, you'll find a drop-down menu with publicly available branches. Some branches require an access code to be input before appearing the list. Those codes are shared via channels such as {{Link|link= https://twitter.com/Arma3official |text= Twitter}} and {{Link|link= https://forums.bistudio.com/|text= the forums}} when appropriate. You may need to restart the Steam client to see recently created branches. | ||
After selecting a branch, Steam client will begin downloading the differences in data. It can be recommended to do a local file verification afterwards to be sure the correct update was downloaded. Note that Steam client does not allow you to maintain multiple parallel branches on your hard drive. Our [[Game Updater]] tool does allow this for certain branches. | After selecting a branch, Steam client will begin downloading the differences in data. It can be recommended to do a local file verification afterwards to be sure the correct update was downloaded. Note that Steam client does not allow you to maintain multiple parallel branches on your hard drive. Our [[Game Updater]] tool does allow this for certain branches. | ||
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== Branches == | == Branches == | ||
=== | === {{Link|link= http://store.steampowered.com/app/107410/|text= Arma 3}} === | ||
This application (appID 107410) exists for Windows, with | This application (appID 107410) exists for Windows, with {{Link|link= http://dev.arma3.com/ports|text= experimental port betas}} for Mac. | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Branch Name !! Branch Code !! Access Code !! Description | ! Branch Name !! Branch Code !! Access Code !! Description | ||
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| Main Branch || | | Main Branch || {{hl|public}} ||{{n/a}} || Primary and default build | ||
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| Development Branch || | | Development Branch || {{hl|development}} || {{n/a}} || a.k.a. {{Link|link= http://dev.arma3.com/dev-branch|text= Dev-Branch}} build | ||
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| RC Branch || | | RC Branch || {{hl|rc}} || Shared on {{Link|link= https://dev.arma3.com/|text= Dev Hub}} during active RC tests || {{Link|link= https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch|text= Release Candidate build test}} of imminent updates | ||
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| Profiling Branch || | | Profiling Branch || {{hl|profiling}} || {{n/a}} || Special {{Link|link= https://forums.bohemia.net/forums/topic/160288-arma-3-stable-server-198-performance-binary-feedback/|text= performance + profiling build}} - alternative download of needed binaries possible from {{Link|https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15p9j7C2nHUt6NoVfChX4YFuqzFXzblJh|Google Drive}} | ||
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| Legacy Branch || | | Legacy Branch || {{hl|legacy}} || {{hl|Arma3LegacyXYZ}}<br/><small>Where ''XYZ'' is the version, e.g. ''150''</small> || Old build comparison of the second-last main build | ||
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| Legacy Ports Branch || | | Legacy Ports Branch || {{hl|legacyports}} || {{hl|Arma3LegacyPorts}} || Old build compatibility for Mac client ports | ||
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| Creator DLC RC Branch || | | Creator DLC RC Branch || {{hl|creatordlcrc}} || {{hl|Arma3CreatorDLCRC}}<br/><small>Only available during active RC tests</small> || {{Link|link= http://www.arma3.com/dlc/creator#public-testing|text= Release Candidate build test}} for Creator DLC | ||
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! Branch Name !! Branch Code !! Access Code !! Description | ! Branch Name !! Branch Code !! Access Code !! Description | ||
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| Main Branch || | | Main Branch || {{hl|public}} || {{n/a}} || Primary and default build | ||
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| Contact Branch || | | Contact Branch || {{hl|contact}} || {{n/a}} || Default build with [[Arma 3 Contact|Contact]] expansion server data and A3C signature key - note that this data is not fully compatible with multiplayer and should only be loaded for advanced use cases | ||
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| Creator DLC Branch || | | Creator DLC Branch || {{hl|creatordlc}} || {{n/a}} || Default build with Creator DLC server data and signature keys | ||
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| RC Branch || | | RC Branch || {{hl|rc}} || Shared on {{Link|link= https://dev.arma3.com/|text= Dev Hub}} during active RC tests || {{Link|link= https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch|text= Release Candidate build test}} of imminent updates | ||
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| Profiling Branch || | | Profiling Branch || {{hl|profiling}} || {{n/a}} || Special {{Link|link= https://forums.bohemia.net/forums/topic/160288-arma-3-stable-server-198-performance-binary-feedback/|text= performance + profiling build}} - alternative download of needed binaries possible from {{Link|https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15p9j7C2nHUt6NoVfChX4YFuqzFXzblJh|Google Drive}} | ||
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| Legacy Branch || | | Legacy Branch || {{hl|legacy}} || {{hl|Arma3LegacyXYZ}}<br/><small>Where ''XYZ'' is the version, e.g. ''150''</small> || Old build comparison of the second-last main build | ||
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| Legacy Contact Branch || | | Legacy Contact Branch || {{hl|legacycontact}} || {{hl|Arma3LegacyXYZ}}<br/><small>Where ''XYZ'' is the version, e.g. ''150''</small> || Old build comparison of the second-last main build with [[Arma_3_Contact|Contact expansion]] server data | ||
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| Legacy Ports Branch || | | Legacy Ports Branch || {{hl|legacyports}} || {{hl|Arma3LegacyPorts}} || Old build compatibility for Mac client ports | ||
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| Creator DLC RC Branch || | | Creator DLC RC Branch || {{hl|creatordlcrc}} || {{hl|Arma3CreatorDLCRC}}<br/><small>Only available during active RC tests</small> || {{Link|link= http://www.arma3.com/dlc/creator#public-testing|text= Release Candidate build test}} for Creator DLC | ||
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|} | |} | ||
=== | === {{Link|link= http://store.steampowered.com/app/233800/|text= Arma 3 Tools}} === | ||
This application (appID 233800) exists for Windows. | This application (appID 233800) exists for Windows. | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Branch Name !! Branch Code !! Access Code !! Description | ! Branch Name !! Branch Code !! Access Code !! Description | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Main Branch || | | Main Branch || {{hl|public}} || {{n/a}} || Primary and default build | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Development Branch || | | Development Branch || {{hl|development}} || {{n/a}} || {{Link|link= https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/169362-tools-development-branch-changelog/|text= Dev-Branch}} build | ||
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| Legacy Branch || {{hl|legacy}} || {{hl|Arma3ToolsLegacyXYZ}}<br/><small>Where ''XYZ'' is the version, e.g. ''1024''</small> || Old build comparison of the second-last main build | |||
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|} | |} | ||
=== | === {{Link|link= http://store.steampowered.com/app/390500/|text= Arma 3 Samples}} === | ||
This application (appID 390500) exists for Windows. | This application (appID 390500) exists for Windows. | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Branch Name !! Branch Code !! Access Code !! Description | ! Branch Name !! Branch Code !! Access Code !! Description | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Main Branch || | | Main Branch || {{hl|public}} || {{n/a}} || Primary and default build | ||
|- | |||
| Development Branch || {{hl|development}} || {{n/a}} || {{Link|link= https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/169362-tools-development-branch-changelog/|text= Dev-Branch}} build | |||
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| | | Legacy Branch || {{hl|legacy}} || {{hl|Arma3SamplesLegacyXYZ}}<br/><small>Where ''XYZ'' is the version, e.g. ''1024''</small> || Old build comparison of the second-last main build | ||
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== SteamCMD == | == SteamCMD == | ||
To install different branches via SteamCMD follow these steps: | To install different branches via SteamCMD follow these steps: | ||
* Do the following with steamcmd according to | * Do the following with steamcmd according to {{Link|https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD|Valve's official documentation}}: | ||
** Download steamcmd | ** Download steamcmd | ||
** Install steamcmd | ** Install steamcmd | ||
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** Log in to your account | ** Log in to your account | ||
** Set an install location | ** Set an install location | ||
{{ | {{Feature|important|The account has to be in possession of Arma 3 in order to download the playable branches. Server files can be downloaded even without an account.}} | ||
* To download the dev branch for example, enter the following into the steamcmd window: | * To download the dev branch for example, enter the following into the steamcmd window: | ||
<code>app_update 107410 -beta development validate</code> | <code style="display: block">app_update 107410 -beta development validate</code> | ||
* If the branch is password protected (for example | * If the branch is password protected (for example a legacy branch) enter the access code as follows: | ||
<code>app_update 107410 -beta | <code style="display: block">app_update 107410 -beta legacyports -betapassword Arma3LegacyPorts validate</code> | ||
* The game is now being downloaded | * The game is now being downloaded | ||
* Once finished, log out with | * Once finished, log out with | ||
<code>quit</code> | <code style="display: block">quit</code> | ||
{{GameCategory|arma3}} | {{GameCategory|arma3}} |
Latest revision as of 10:13, 14 September 2023
Overview
Arma 3 is distributed as several branches on Steam.
These branches are accessible by opening the application Properties in Steam client. In the BETAS tab, you'll find a drop-down menu with publicly available branches. Some branches require an access code to be input before appearing the list. Those codes are shared via channels such as Twitter and the forums when appropriate. You may need to restart the Steam client to see recently created branches.
After selecting a branch, Steam client will begin downloading the differences in data. It can be recommended to do a local file verification afterwards to be sure the correct update was downloaded. Note that Steam client does not allow you to maintain multiple parallel branches on your hard drive. Our Game Updater tool does allow this for certain branches.
Branches
Arma 3
This application (appID 107410) exists for Windows, with experimental port betas for Mac.
Branch Name | Branch Code | Access Code | Description |
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Main Branch | public | N/A | Primary and default build |
Development Branch | development | N/A | a.k.a. Dev-Branch build |
RC Branch | rc | Shared on Dev Hub during active RC tests | Release Candidate build test of imminent updates |
Profiling Branch | profiling | N/A | Special performance + profiling build - alternative download of needed binaries possible from Google Drive |
Legacy Branch | legacy | Arma3LegacyXYZ Where XYZ is the version, e.g. 150 |
Old build comparison of the second-last main build |
Legacy Ports Branch | legacyports | Arma3LegacyPorts | Old build compatibility for Mac client ports |
Creator DLC RC Branch | creatordlcrc | Arma3CreatorDLCRC Only available during active RC tests |
Release Candidate build test for Creator DLC |
Arma 3 Server
This application (appID 233780) exists for Windows and Linux.
Branch Name | Branch Code | Access Code | Description |
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Main Branch | public | N/A | Primary and default build |
Contact Branch | contact | N/A | Default build with Contact expansion server data and A3C signature key - note that this data is not fully compatible with multiplayer and should only be loaded for advanced use cases |
Creator DLC Branch | creatordlc | N/A | Default build with Creator DLC server data and signature keys |
RC Branch | rc | Shared on Dev Hub during active RC tests | Release Candidate build test of imminent updates |
Profiling Branch | profiling | N/A | Special performance + profiling build - alternative download of needed binaries possible from Google Drive |
Legacy Branch | legacy | Arma3LegacyXYZ Where XYZ is the version, e.g. 150 |
Old build comparison of the second-last main build |
Legacy Contact Branch | legacycontact | Arma3LegacyXYZ Where XYZ is the version, e.g. 150 |
Old build comparison of the second-last main build with Contact expansion server data |
Legacy Ports Branch | legacyports | Arma3LegacyPorts | Old build compatibility for Mac client ports |
Creator DLC RC Branch | creatordlcrc | Arma3CreatorDLCRC Only available during active RC tests |
Release Candidate build test for Creator DLC |
Arma 3 Tools
This application (appID 233800) exists for Windows.
Branch Name | Branch Code | Access Code | Description |
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Main Branch | public | N/A | Primary and default build |
Development Branch | development | N/A | Dev-Branch build |
Legacy Branch | legacy | Arma3ToolsLegacyXYZ Where XYZ is the version, e.g. 1024 |
Old build comparison of the second-last main build |
Arma 3 Samples
This application (appID 390500) exists for Windows.
Branch Name | Branch Code | Access Code | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Main Branch | public | N/A | Primary and default build |
Development Branch | development | N/A | Dev-Branch build |
Legacy Branch | legacy | Arma3SamplesLegacyXYZ Where XYZ is the version, e.g. 1024 |
Old build comparison of the second-last main build |
SteamCMD
To install different branches via SteamCMD follow these steps:
- Do the following with steamcmd according to Valve's official documentation:
- Download steamcmd
- Install steamcmd
- Launch steamcmd
- Log in to your account
- Set an install location
- To download the dev branch for example, enter the following into the steamcmd window:
app_update 107410 -beta development validate
- If the branch is password protected (for example a legacy branch) enter the access code as follows:
app_update 107410 -beta legacyports -betapassword Arma3LegacyPorts validate
- The game is now being downloaded
- Once finished, log out with
quit