I'd probably like to add the following to the above request.
When CAT determines a NEW update, before it begins shutting down the server to update, CAT would send the following server-wide message so players are warned.
"WARNING PLAYERS... THERE IS A NEW UPDATE TO CONAN EXILES! THIS SERVER WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY UPDATING IN 5 MINUTES. PLEASE LOGOFF BEFORE THEN. ALSO, YOU MAY WISH TO UPDATE YOUR CLIENT SO YOU CAN RECONNECT TO OUR SERVER AFTER IT FINISHES THE NEW UPDATE PATCH."
or something along those lines. At least it doesn't just kick all players without some sort of explanation, and also it gives the players a notice that an update is out there and they should go update their clients as well.
Just an idea.