Overview
The Server Browser provides a comprehensive view of all active Kyber servers, displaying real-time information about player counts, game modes, maps, and required mods. The interface is designed for quick discovery and seamless server joining.Key Features
Real-Time Server List
View all active servers with live updates:- Player Count: See current players vs. maximum capacity at a glance
- Server Status: Real-time status indicators show server availability
- Pagination: Navigate through server pages with arrow controls
- Auto-Refresh: Server list automatically updates to reflect current state
Advanced Filtering
Narrow down your search with powerful filter options:Region Filter
Region Filter
Filter servers by geographic location to find the lowest ping matches:
- North America
- South America
- Europe
- Asia
- Oceania
- Africa
- All Regions (default)
Server Type
Server Type
Choose from different server types:
- All: Show all available servers
- Official: Kyber-hosted official servers
- Custom: Community-hosted custom servers
- Private: Password-protected servers
- Event: Special event servers
Game Type
Game Type
Filter by mod status:
- All: Both modded and vanilla servers
- Modded: Servers running gameplay mods
- Vanilla: Servers without gameplay modifications
Game Mode
Game Mode
Select specific game modes:
- Supremacy
- Galactic Assault
- Heroes vs Villains
- Blast
- And more…
Search Functionality
Use the search bar to find servers by name or description. The search filters in real-time as you type, making it easy to find specific servers or communities.Server Information Panel
When you select a server from the list, detailed information appears in the right panel:Server Details
- Server Name & Description: Full server information and host message
- Current Map: Active map with custom map preview image (if available)
- Game Mode: Current game mode being played
- Player List: See who’s currently playing (when available)
- Region Badge: Geographic location indicator
Required Mods Display
The server info panel shows all required mods with version numbers and download status. Kyber automatically detects which mods you have installed.
- Mod Name & Version: Each required mod listed clearly
- Installation Status: Green checkmark if installed, download button if missing
- File Size: Download size for mods you don’t have
- Quick Download: One-click mod installation from Nexus Mods or Kyber CDN
Multi-Instance Servers
Some popular servers run multiple instances to accommodate more players:- Instance Selector: Choose between available instances of the same server
- Combined Player Count: See total players across all instances
- Region Distribution: View which regions each instance is hosted in
Joining Servers
One-Click Join
Joining a server is simple:- Select a Server: Click any server in the list to view details
- Check Requirements: Verify you have required mods installed
- Click Join: The “JOIN” button appears when you meet requirements
- Auto-Launch: Kyber automatically launches the game and connects you
Password-Protected Servers
Servers with a lock icon require a password:- Click the password-protected server
- Enter the password in the dialog that appears
- Join as normal once authenticated
Full Server Handling
- Full Indicator: Servers at capacity show a red “FULL” badge
- Admin Override: Users with admin entitlements can join full servers
- Queue System: Some servers may support queuing (coming soon)
Smart Mod Matching
Kyber intelligently handles mod compatibility:
Automatic Detection
- Pre-Join Validation: Kyber checks if you have the exact mod versions required
- Version Matching: Ensures mod versions match server requirements exactly
- In-Game Switching: If the game is already running, Kyber validates your active mods match the server
Cosmetic-Only Servers
Status Notifications
The server browser displays platform-wide status messages:- Warning Banner: Important announcements appear at the top
- Service Status: Real-time Kyber API status monitoring
- Maintenance Alerts: Scheduled maintenance notifications
Best Practices
Finding Low-Ping Servers
- Filter by your geographic region first
- Look for servers with the region badge matching your location
- Multi-region servers show their primary region
Joining Modded Matches
- Allow time for mod downloads before joining
- Kyber verifies mod integrity automatically
- Required mods are downloaded to your mods folder
- Collections can help manage frequently-used mod sets
Server Browser Tips
- Refresh Button: Click the swap icon to manually refresh the server list
- Favorites: Bookmark frequently-played servers (coming soon)
- Recent Servers: Quick access to recently joined servers (coming soon)
- Filter Persistence: Your filter settings are saved between sessions
Related Features
Multiplayer
Learn about community-hosted multiplayer
Mod Support
Understanding Kyber’s mod system
Collections
Manage mod sets with collections
Voice Chat
Enable proximity voice in multiplayer