Quick answer: This guide walks you through the topic step by step with practical examples and configuration tips.
This overview helps you choose the right hardware for your StarRupture server – depending on player count and playstyle. StarRupture is in Early Access, so these recommendations are based on initial practical tests.
Recommended hardware by player count
| Players | RAM | CPU |
|---|---|---|
| 1–4 | 8–12 GB | 4 cores at 3.5 GHz+ |
| 4–8 | 12–16 GB | 4–6 cores at 3.8 GHz+ |
| 8–16 | 16–24 GB | 6 cores at 4.0 GHz+ |
| 16–32 | 24–32 GB | 6–8 cores at 4.2 GHz+ |
RAM requirements by playstyle
| Playstyle | RAM | CPU | SaveGameInterval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual 2-4 players | 10 GB | Standard | 300 |
| Factory Builder (4 players) | 15–20 GB | High Single-Core | 180 |
| Exploration (long-term session) | 10–15 GB | Standard | 600 |
Important: StarRupture benefits greatly from high single-core performance. A processor with few fast cores is better than one with many slow ones. Monitor RAM usage closely – if it exceeds 80%, you should upgrade.
Storage
- Vanilla: 30–50 GB
- In general: NVMe SSD is mandatory – HDD causes noticeable stuttering when loading new areas
Network
- StarRupture uses UDP port 7777
- Plan about 1–2 Mbps upload per player
- From 8 players, at least 10 Mbps upload recommended
Summary: How to choose the right hardware
- Estimate player count: How many people do you expect simultaneously?
- Consider playstyle: Large factories need more RAM than pure exploration
- CPU: High single-core performance (3.5 GHz+) > many cores
- RAM: 10 GB minimum, 16 GB recommended for most servers
- Storage: NVMe SSD, no HDD