Chat #19

# Configuring Force Updates Force Updates allow you to assign a set of rules to force update the game. Here's how it works: ## What Are Force Updates? Force Updates are a mechanism used to require players to update their game client. When a Force Update is configured, players matching the rules you set will receive an update requirement notification. ## How to Configure Force Updates To set up a Force Update: 1. **Navigate to the Feature** - Go to **Version Updates > Force Update** in your game settings 2. **Create a New Configuration** - Click **[+New]** to create a new Force Update 3. **Set Basic Parameters** - Select the **availability** of your force update: - **Test**: Only for test devices - **Live**: For all users (or test devices only if in Staging environment) 4. **Configure Rules** - Create rules to determine which players should receive the force update - Rules segment players based on their attributes and characteristics - Only players matching these rules will be required to update 5. **Save Your Configuration** - Once your rules are set, save the configuration ## How It Works When a player with a version that matches your Force Update rules tries to access the game, the Game Server sends an `/init` call with an `update_required` parameter indicating a force update is needed. The client-side behavior (how the game responds to this requirement) can be configured based on your needs. This is particularly useful for old client versions that need to be phased out or when critical updates are necessary for all players to receive.