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Satisfactory has officially launched out of early access and into version 1.0, bringing a whole slew of Pioneers ready to build their automated dream factories. With the release of 1.0, online and multiplayer functionality has been reworked, but setting up your own dedicated server has never been easier. Continue reading to learn how to set up and host your own dedicated server in Satisfactory.

Satisfactory 1.0 Dedicated Server Set Up Guide (Windows)

This guide will cover how to set up a dedicated server through Steam and using Windows, though the instructions are virtually the same if you own Satisfactory through the Epic Games Store. Follow the steps below to get your own dedicated server started:

1) Installing the Satisfactory Dedicated Server Client

Before you can host your own…

If you’re jumping into Satisfactory 1.0, especially with multiplayer in mind, you’ll likely want to explore dedicated servers. A server of your own allows greater control over the game’s flow, the settings you prefer, and the players you want to build a factory alongside. However, setting up a dedicated server in Satisfactory may prove challenging to the uninitiated. Here’s how to get the job done!

How to Set Up a Dedicated Server in Satisfactory

Hosting a dedicated server for Satisfactory is easier than ever, as you can download the server client directly through Steam’s Tools functionality within your Game Library.

• Open your Steam Library and select Tools from the dropdown on the left-hand side.
• When the Tools box is checked,…

Following its wildly successful 1.0 launch, Satisfactory has received a new hotfix to address issues players have been encountering in the game.

The indie factory building title has quickly become one of the biggest games on Steam after its September 10, 2024 release, which comes after five and a half years in early access. However, it hasn’t all been smooth sailing, with players reporting issues that include the game crashing on launch.

Now, developer Coffee Stain Studios have released the first post-1.0 hotfix to address some of the most pressing issues, including several crashes and an issue with dedicated servers.

The devs also discussed some known issues that they hope to fix soon. As they share in the patch notes, much of the team is taking…

If you want to keep playing Satisfactory together with your friends but without the need to keep your game’s host constantly online, it’s mandatory that you create a private server. Here, I’ll provide you with tips on how to set up a dedicated server for Satisfactory using SteamCMD.

Satisfactory: How to Set Up a Dedicated Server

Step 1: Check System Requirements

Before setting up a server on your PC, make sure that it matches the minimum requirements for such a server to run properly:

• OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) or later, or a compatible Linux distribution.
• CPU: Intel i5-3570 (3.4 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or better.
• RAM: 12 GB (4 players) or 16 GB (6 players).
• H/SDD: 25 GB of storage space.
• GPU: Any dedicated graphics card with at least 2 GB of VRAM.
• Internet: 10 Mbps (4-6…

Satisfactory is finally out of early access after nearly five years in development. The 1.0 release is the biggest update yet and introduces tons of new content for players to try out. It has also introduced some technical headaches for players to resolve especially those who are running dedicated servers. If you’re constantly running into the “Failed to Connect to the Server API” error in Satisfactory, here is how you can fix that.

Fixing the Satisfactory Failed to Connect to the Server API Error

If you’re running a dedicated server in Satisfactory, you’ll need to make a few changes to accommodate the 1.0 release, especially when it comes to port forwarding.

Forward All Ports to both TCP and UPD

The server API is running on TCP this time instead of UDP, so you need to…