Game server guides
Setup guides, fixes, mods and top lists for every game we host. Written by people who run servers all day.
Sons Of The Forest6 min readSons of the Forest Dedicated Server Settings Explained
Every dedicatedserver.cfg key in Sons of the Forest explained: ports, MaxPlayers, SaveSlot, SaveMode, GameMode, custom game rules and ownerswhitelist.txt.
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Soulmask7 min readSoulmask Dedicated Server Settings Explained (GameXishu.json)
Soulmask server settings are split between launch options and GameXishu.json. Every key worth changing, what the pinyin names mean and good values.
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Stormforge5 min readStormforge Early Access Release Date: 10 November 2026
Stormforge early access launches on Steam on 10 November 2026. The October playtest, the demo save wipe on 7 October, what is in early access and server news.
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Terraria5 min readTerraria 1.4.5.8 Update: Server Changes, TShock and tModLoader
Terraria 1.4.5.7 and the 1.4.5.8 hotfix are out on PC. What changed for multiplayer, which server version to run, and where TShock and tModLoader stand.
ReadTerraria5 min readTerraria Crossplay on a Dedicated Server (PC, Mobile, Console)
Can mobile and console players join a Terraria dedicated server? What works today, what Crossplay Phase One (1.4.6) adds for consoles, and how to set it up.
ReadTerraria5 min readtModLoader 1.4.5 Release Date: When Will Mods Update? (2026)
When will tModLoader update to Terraria 1.4.5? The latest official status, why it takes months, the 1.4.5-dev beta, and what it means for modded servers.
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Unturned6 min readUnturned Server Commands: Admin, Console and Commands.dat
The Unturned server commands that matter: making yourself owner and admin, kick, ban and teleport syntax, give and vehicle cheats, and Commands.dat settings.
ReadUpcoming Dedicated Server Games and Updates (Late 2026 to 2027)
Upcoming dedicated server games and big updates for late 2026 and 2027, with confirmed dates: Hytale, Enshrouded 1.0, DayZ Badlands, ARK, Stormforge and more.
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V Rising5 min readV Rising Admin Commands: adminauth, Bans and Teleports
How to become admin on a V Rising server with adminlist.txt and adminauth, plus the useful console commands for kicks, bans, teleports, items and saves.
ReadV Rising7 min readV Rising Server Settings Explained (ServerGameSettings.json)
What every important V Rising ServerGameSettings.json key does, with good values for small PvE and PvP groups, raid windows, clan size and loot rates.
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Valheim5 min readValheim 1.0 Dedicated Server Update: Deep North, Saves, Crossplay
Valheim 1.0 launched September 9, 2026 with the Deep North. What changed for dedicated servers: new save format, PS5 and Switch 2 crossplay, mods and IDs.
ReadValheim5 min readValheim Deep North on an Existing World: Does It Generate?
Will the Valheim Deep North generate on your old world or server? Only unexplored zones get it. How to check, your options and how to regenerate safely.
ReadValheim5 min readValheim Patch 1.0.16 Notes: Terrain, Raids and Server Fixes
Valheim patch 1.0.16 fixes Deep North terrain reverting and raid overspawns. Every patch from 1.0.10 to 1.0.16 and what it means for your server.
ReadValheim5 min readValheim Server Hosting Cost in 2026: Prices, Free Hosting, Splits
How much a Valheim dedicated server costs in 2026, from 9.99 USD a month, how to host Valheim for free, and what a 10 Viking server costs split with friends.
ReadValheim6 min readValheim Server Requirements: RAM, CPU and Disk by Group Size
Valheim server requirements: 4 GB RAM for up to 5 players, 6 GB for a crew of 10, 8 GB for BepInEx mods. CPU, disk, bandwidth and what really causes lag.
ReadValheim5 min readValheim World Save Location (Windows, Linux, Servers) 2026
Valheim worlds are in AppData\LocalLow\IronGate\Valheim\worlds_local on Windows. Linux, Steam Cloud and server paths, the 1.0 format and backups.
ReadWhat Happens to Your World When a Game Server Subscription Ends?
When a subscription ends, the server shuts down and its files are deleted after a grace period, about 14 days with us. How to keep your world safe.
ReadWhat Is a Good Ping for Gaming? (Ping Chart by Game Type)
What is a good ping for gaming? Under 50 ms is great, under 100 ms is fine for most games. See ping by game type, jitter, packet loss and how to lower it.
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7DTD5 min read7 Days to Die Server Lag Fix (Blood Moon and Rubberbanding)
7 Days to Die server lagging or rubberbanding on blood moon? Fix it with MaxSpawnedZombies, view distance, dynamic mesh, sandbox enemy counts and RAM.
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ARK6 min readARK Survival Ascended Server Crashing? Causes and Fixes
ARK Survival Ascended server crashing on startup or mid game? Read the log, then fix the usual causes: low RAM, broken mods, an old server or a corrupt save.
Read7DTD7 min readBest 7 Days to Die Server Settings (V3 Defaults and Picks)
Best 7 Days to Die server settings for V3: blood moon, loot respawn, zombie speed, day length and land claims, with defaults and what to set.
ReadARK7 min readBest ARK Survival Ascended Server Settings for Small Groups
The ARK Survival Ascended server settings we recommend for small tribes: taming, XP, harvest, breeding and imprint values, with the exact ini keys and paths.
ReadBest Crossplay Games With Dedicated Servers (2026 List)
The best crossplay games with dedicated servers in 2026, which platforms each one mixes, how console players join, and popular games that still do not.
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DayZ7 min readBest DayZ Server Mods in 2026 (Admin, Traders, Bases, Maps)
The best DayZ server mods by purpose, with Workshop IDs: frameworks, admin tools, traders, base building, maps and gear, plus how to add them.
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