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General Questions

Kyber is an open-source private server tool for Star Wars Battlefront II (2017) that allows players to:
  • Host and join custom servers
  • Use mods and custom content
  • Play with proximity voice chat
  • Access official and community servers
  • Create custom map rotations and game modes
Yes, Kyber is completely free and open-source. However, Patreon supporters get access to premium features like:
  • Custom launcher backgrounds
  • Custom primary colors
  • Automatic Discord linking
  • Priority support
Yes, you must own a legitimate copy of Star Wars Battlefront II (2017) on PC through Origin/EA App to use Kyber.
Kyber does not modify EA’s official servers and operates as a separate private server system. However, use at your own discretion. We recommend checking EA’s terms of service.

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Installation & Setup

Kyber requires:
  • Windows 7 or later (Windows 10/11 recommended)
  • Star Wars Battlefront II (2017) installed
  • Active EA account
  • Internet connection for multiplayer
Windows 7 Compatibility Mode is no longer needed as of version 2.0.0-beta5.
  1. Download the latest installer from kyber.gg
  2. Run the installer and follow the setup wizard
  3. Log in with your EA account
  4. Configure your game path and mod directory
  5. You’re ready to play!
For detailed instructions, see the Installation Guide.
During setup, you’ll choose a mods directory. We recommend:
  • Using a path without special characters
  • Avoiding non-ASCII characters in the path
  • Not using OneDrive or cloud-synced folders
As of version 2.0.0-beta9, the Module path has been moved to C:\ProgramData\Kyber\Module to prevent issues with non-ASCII characters.

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Mods & Collections

You can download mods directly through the Kyber launcher:
  • Browse mods in the Mod Browser tab
  • Log in with your Nexus Mods account for automatic downloads
  • Nexus Mods Premium users get faster download speeds
  • You can also drag and drop mod files or Nexus Mods links into the launcher
Kyber supports:
  • .zip files (with extraction progress)
  • .rar files (with extraction progress)
  • .7z files (without progress indicator)
  • Frosty mod packs (import via Settings)
  • BetterSabers plugin files
The launcher displays a warning when trying to use more than 247 mods. Using more may cause stability issues.
For best performance:
  • Use mod collections to organize your mods
  • The launcher warns when multiple big mod packs are used together
  • Create separate collections for different playstyles
  • Gameplay mods: Affect game mechanics, maps, or modes. Required to join servers using them.
  • Cosmetic mods: Only change visuals. Not required to join servers.
You can filter mods by type in the Mod Browser using the filter options.
Yes! Go to Settings and click Import From Frosty to import your existing Frosty mod packs.Frosty collection screenshots will be displayed when inspecting them.

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Servers & Multiplayer

  1. Open the Play tab in the launcher
  2. Browse the server list
  3. Click on a server to view details
  4. Click Join to connect
The launcher will automatically download required gameplay mods for you.
Server groups allow multiple instances of the same server:
  • Official servers are grouped together
  • When joining, the most popular instance is selected by default
  • You can manually select a specific instance in the join dialog
  • All instances share the same configuration and mods
  1. Go to the Host tab
  2. Configure your server settings
  3. Set up map rotation using the builder
  4. Choose your mod collection
  5. Set a password (optional)
  6. Click Start Server
For detailed hosting instructions, see the Server Hosting Guide.
Yes! The map rotation builder supports:
  • All official maps and modes
  • Custom maps and modes from mods (if they implement the new format)
  • JSON file imports
  • Shuffle, undo, redo, and clear functions
  • Auto-save by pressing Enter
Proximity voice chat allows you to talk to nearby players in-game:
  • Enable it in Settings > Voice Chat
  • Choose your input/output devices
  • Use push-to-talk or voice activation
  • Ingame icons show who’s speaking
  • Press INSERT to open the in-game panel
Proximity voice chat was fixed and enhanced in version 2.0.0-beta7.

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Stats & Progression

No, Kyber servers maintain separate progression and statistics from EA’s official servers.
Click the Stats tab in the launcher to view:
  • Your performance statistics
  • Match history
  • Player rankings
  • Detailed analytics
Yes, but it may take time:
  • Username changes can take up to 7 days to update on Kyber
  • The system checks periodically for changes
  • This issue was improved in version 2.0.0-beta7

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Moderation & Reports

To report a user:
  1. Open the launcher while in-game (press INSERT)
  2. Hover over the user you want to report
  3. Click the Report button
To report someone not in your server:
  1. Click your profile in the top right
  2. Search for the user
  3. Click Report
As a server host:
  1. Press INSERT to open the in-game panel
  2. Find the player in the player list
  3. Click Promote to Moderator
The launcher now displays usernames for punishments and moderators.
Server moderators can:
  • Kick players
  • Ban players
  • Manage punishments
  • Access the moderation panel in-game

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Technical Questions

As of version 2.0.0-beta8, HDR is forced to be disabled due to compatibility issues with the Kyber module.
Kyber settings are stored in:
  • %appdata%\ArmchairDevelopers\Kyber
  • Module path: C:\ProgramData\Kyber\Module
  • Mod browser cache: System temp folder
Cloud Sync has been fixed, so your Battlefront 2 settings won’t reset after every game start.
Press Ctrl + Alt + Space to export logs.Share these logs when reporting issues on the Discord server.
Maxima is the game launcher component of Kyber that:
  • Starts the game with mods loaded
  • Manages game sessions
  • Handles EA authentication
  • Provides improved error messages

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Getting Help

Still have questions? Join our community:
For troubleshooting common issues, see the Troubleshooting Guide.

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