Expansion Content: Creator DLCs
Creator DLCs (CDLC) are massive, high-quality content packs for Arma 3 developed by third-party studios and officially sanctioned by Bohemia Interactive. Whether you want to fight in the jungles of Vietnam (S.O.G. Prairie Fire) or engage in Cold War combat in Germany (Global Mobilization), these expansions require specific configuration steps to function on a dedicated server.Difficulty
Beginner Friendly
Time
5 Minutes
DLC Startup Parameters
Unlike standard Steam Workshop mods that use@ prefixes, Creator DLCs use specific internal codenames in the server startup string.
| DLC Name | Startup Parameter |
|---|---|
| S.O.G. Prairie Fire | vn |
| Global Mobilization | gm |
| Western Sahara | ws |
| CSLA Iron Curtain | csla |
| Spearhead 1944 | spe |
Access Startup Tab
In the Game Panel, navigate to the Startup tab for your Arma 3 server.
Edit Mod String
Include the DLC code in your mod parameter list.
- Example:
-mod=vn;@CBA_A3;@ACE3(Enables S.O.G. Prairie Fire along with your mods).
Security & Signature Keys
Just like standard mods, Creator DLCs use the Arma 3 signature system.Locate the Key
On your local PC, navigate to the DLC installation folder (e.g.,
SteamApps/common/Arma 3/vn).Need Extra Help?
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Last Updated: January 2026 | Arma 3: Theaters of war valid.