There’s talk in the air as we gear up for the March 2025 update for Garry’s Mod., which will release on March 26th at 3 PM GMT. This upcoming patch promises some interesting changes that every server owner needs to be aware of. So, let’s gather around and chat about what you can expect once it drops.
If you run a server, note that this update will be mandatory. Servers must be updated before players can join again, so don’t forget to mark that date down. Eager fans can already preview the list of changes. You can check out all the details right here: Update Preview Changelog. Remember that this list is still being polished up and could see some adjustments before launch.
Please Help Us Test the Update
The Pre-Release Steam beta branch has been refreshed with everything planned for this next update. Those interested in checking things out can find it within both the “dev” and “x86-64” betas. also, if any bugs or oddities come up while testing, please report them via our official bug tracking repository on GitHub (be sure to search before posting): Garry’s Mod Issues Repository. For real-time discussions or sharing your findings, feel free to hop onto our Discord server: Discord Invite Link.
If you’re thinking about setting up a dedicated server instance using one of those beta branches mentioned earlier, this article, Dedicated Server Setup Guide, provides helpful guidance.
How to switch game branches:
- Exit the game
- Right click on Garry’s Mod in Steam and select Properties
- Go to the Betas tab and select your desired branch.
Your Options:
– None – This is the normal version of the game.
– Pre-Release – This is the next update.
– Dev – Expect more bugs than usual here.
