The Steam download of mods using the button doesn't work anymore by default. However to legally obtain the game server files, at least one Steam account needs to have a valid license. In order to run a dedicated server, players don't require a licensed copy of the game.

More info on getting started with Torch here.Īlternatively, you can rent a Space Engineers Dedicated Game server from one of the official hosting providers.

Enhance your server administration experience on PC by adding Torch to your DS to get live management tools and a plugin manager.

Both PC and Console players can connect to the same DS.

DS run without graphics card and without calculating visual/audio effects which results in a more fluent multiplayer performance with less lag.

This way the game doesn’t depend on the hosting player’s PC being on.

DS run game instances on a separate PC (that you must provide).

But for larger worlds, you want to avoid one player’s PC being a client and server at the same time. The Space Engineers Dedicated Server (SE DS) allows players to connect to a third-party host, rather than using a player-host, in a peer-to-peer set-up.ĭS are intended for hosting long-time multiplayer games.

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