Modernizing the Classic Engine
While original Steam servers are the standard, many legacy communities rely on ReHLDS (a reverse-engineered engine) and Reunion (the successor to Dproto) to provide enhanced security and cross-client compatibility.
| Reading Time | Difficulty | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|
| 6 minutes | Advanced | January 2026 |
The Benefits of ReHLDS
ReHLDS replaces the stock Valveswds.dll or engine_i486.so with an optimized version that fixes decades of security vulnerabilities and improves multi-core CPU utilization.
- We highly recommend running ReHLDS for any public CS 1.6 server.
Installing Reunion
Reunion allows players from multiple client versions to connect to your server simultaneously.- Place the mod folder into
/addons/reunion/. - Open your Metamod configuration (
plugins.ini) and add the path to the Reunion library. - Configuration: Modify
reunion.cfgto define how the server assigns SteamIDs to different client types.
Support Channels
If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact our support team:- Live Chat: Available on our website
- Website Ticket: Submit a Ticket
- Discord: Join our Community
- Email: [email protected]
Last Updated: January 2026 | Engine: Performance and stability.