the currently stable version of byond is 516.1658. if you haven’t updated to 516.1657+ you will be unable to join the server after 2025-03-23T00:00:00Z
if you want issues you’re experiencing with 516 to be fixed, please report them. either in game or via github
the majority of players are already on 516 and experiencing no issues. we cannot use any new features provided by 516 without the server being on 516. the server being on 516 will force all clients to be on 516.
we have to use new features provided by 516 as the codebase will just be stagnant, stuck on 515 forever. most of what you’re hearing about 516 is outdated - and bugs should be reported, like i said. same as always