SteamCMD: App '996560' state is 0x6 after update job

Description of issue

While updating the dedicated server with SteamCMD, the process exits with:

Error! App '996560' state is 0x6 after update job

This prevents the update from completing.

Quick fix

Delete the stuck appmanifest and rerun the update.

Path: serverfiles/steamapps/appmanifest_996560.acf

Steps

1. Stop the game/server process if it is running.

2. Navigate to serverfiles/steamapps/ and delete appmanifest_996560.acf.

   • Linux (example):

     rm -f serverfiles/steamapps/appmanifest_996560.acf

   • Windows (example): Delete the file in File Explorer:

     ...\steamapps\appmanifest_996560.acf

3. Run your SteamCMD update again, e.g.:

   steamcmd +force_install_dir ./serverfiles +login anonymous +app_update 996560 validate +quit

   After this, the update should proceed normally.

If the error persists

• Check disk space a full disk will cause this behavior.

  • Linux: df -h

  • Windows: check drive free space in Explorer or run Get-PSDrive in PowerShell.

• Free up space and rerun the update command.