Tools / 7 Days to Die / comparison
xegen vs NitroGen
Both workflows are about getting a playable 7 Days to Die world. The practical difference is how much setup and verification the server admin has to do before launch.
Short answer
Use xegen when you want a browser-first, server-ready world with preview and scoring. Use a desktop generator workflow when you specifically want local control and manual tuning.
Practical comparison
| Need | xegen | Manual generator workflow |
|---|---|---|
| Install | Runs in the browser, no local game install required. | Usually requires a local download or desktop workflow. |
| Preview | Shows a map preview before download. | Preview support depends on the tool and workflow. |
| Quality checks | Scores candidate worlds for spawn, traders, POIs, roads, biomes, and terrain. | Often leaves quality review to the admin. |
| Server handoff | Downloads a ready world and gives serverconfig install lines. | Admin usually handles upload and config manually. |
Next steps
- Generate a fresh world and inspect the preview.
- Download the zip and copy the generated GameWorld line.
- Run the readiness checker before opening the server publicly.