---
title: "Setting Up a Randomly Generated World in 7 Days to Die"
description: "Guide on how to enable random world generation"
url: https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/184-setting-up-a-randomly-generated-world-in-7-days-to-die
collection: "7 Days to Die"
updated: 2026-06-13
language: en
---

# Setting Up a Randomly Generated World in 7 Days to Die

Guide on how to enable random world generation

By default, **7 Days to Die** servers load from a selection of predefined maps. However, you can enable **random world generation** to create a unique map every time by adjusting your server configuration settings.

> **Warning:** **Important**
> The **GameWorld** setting determines which map the server loads, not the name of your save or session. If you enter a value that isn’t a valid world name found in `Data/Worlds` or **RWG**, the game will crash during startup.

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### Enabling Random World Generation

To activate random world generation:

1.  Open the **ChipHead Panel** and **Stop** your server.
    
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2.  Go to the **Config** tab.
    
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3.  Click on **</>Raw** to access the **serverconfig.xml** file.
    
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4.  Locate the **GameWorld** setting.
    
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5.  Set **GameWorld** to `RWG` within the quotation marks next to **value=.**
    
6.  Change **GameName** to the name you want for your new world, within the quotation marks next to **value=**.
    
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7.  Click **Save**.
    
8.  **Start/restart your server**.
    
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> **Success:** When the server restarts, it will automatically generate a new, random world.

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### Reverting to a Pre-Generated World

If you want to switch back to one of the default maps, follow these steps:

1.  Open the **ChipHead Panel** and **Stop** your server.
    
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2.  Navigate **Game Config**.
    
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3.  Click on **</>Raw** to access the **serverconfig.xml** file.
    
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4.  Locate the **GameWorld** setting.
    
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5.  Change **GameWorld** to one of the available predefined maps, within the quotation marks next to **value=.**
    

> **Warning:** **Important:** The predefined map options include: **Navezgane**, **PREGEN6k**, **PREGEN8k**, and **PREGEN10k**. Some mods may also include additional map names that can be used here.

6.  Click **Save**.
    
7.  **Start/restart** your server.
    
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> **Success:** Your **ChipHead** server will now load the chosen pre-generated map.