Rent an Abiotic Factor Server

Abiotic Factor is lightweight — 4 GB RAM is more than enough for 1–6 players. For a full 6-player session we recommend 8 GB for future-proof headroom. The game runs on Unreal Engine 4 with Proton runtime.

Abiotic Factor supports a maximum of 6 players per server (NUM_PLAYERS variable, default 6). The game is designed as an intense co-op experience for small groups — larger player counts are not intended.

The server password is in the SERVER_PASSWORD variable (default: ChangeMe). You can change it at any time in the control panel under startup variables. Leaving it empty is not possible — the password is always active.

Abiotic Factor runs under Valve Proton (steamcmd:proton image). Proton includes the VC++ runtime natively — no WINETRICKS configuration needed. The server installs automatically via SteamCMD.

Typical initial setup: about 3 minutes. Queues or large installations can take longer. Adjust server name, password, and max players in the control panel. Players connect via IP and server port. The game shows your server in the in-game server list.

Yes, Abiotic Factor stores the save game in save files that you can back up and transfer via the File Manager in the dashboard. Copy the contents of the save directory to your new server and start it — all characters, achievements, and research progress are preserved. Regular manual backups before big exploration sessions are recommended.

Yes. Every server includes a subdomain like my-server.gs.game-serverhosting.com, and you can change it anytime in the dashboard.

For every server you enable Uptime Kuma (server monitoring) and Game Server Watcher (server status in Discord/Telegram) with one click in the dashboard at no extra cost, plus one bot such as Sinusbot (music bot for Discord/TeamSpeak). Every additional bot costs extra.

Typical initial setup: about 3 minutes. Queues or large installations can take longer. Setup creates the subdomain and DNS records automatically, and for Minecraft also accepts the EULA and installs Geyser.

There is no long-term minimum. Billing is a monthly subscription and automatic renewal can be disabled. Longer terms may qualify for discounts.

You choose the location at checkout: Germany (Falkenstein and Limburg) or France (Roubaix) — all in the EU, connected to the major European exchanges. Low pings for players across Germany, Austria and Switzerland at both locations, and solid latency for the rest of Europe.

The best provider is the one that shows you what you get before you pay: RAM, slots, location, price and cancellation terms. Here the price and resources are visible in the configurator before checkout, there is no minimum term and setup is automated — feel free to compare that with other offers. Abiotic Factor starts here at 5.30 EUR per month, and setup typically takes about 3 minutes.

Self-hosting costs power, time and a machine that runs around the clock; port forwarding, updates and backups are on you. A rented server is online within minutes, keeps running when your PC is off, and updates and backups are included; data-center DDoS protection is included at every location. For one or two friends on a single evening self-hosting is often fine — for a persistent world, renting pays off.

Yes, you can do it yourself in the customer area using a slider. An upgrade takes effect immediately: you only pay the prorated difference for the remaining term, and the new price applies from the next renewal. A downgrade takes effect on the next renewal date. Your world, settings and subdomain are kept, and depending on the game, a restart is required afterwards. With monthly payment and a minimum term, the change is only possible once that term has ended, and for games with a slot-based plan it is not available.