Sail through the Age of Piracy with your crew on your own Windrose server. PvE survival with soulslike combat, shipbuilding and bosses — up to 10 players, from 8 GB RAM, online around the clock without a host machine in the game.
Default: Recommended: 12 GB RAM for €11.88/mo. Smaller configurations from €7.92/mo.
✓Pirate PvE survival: fights on land and at sea, base building, ships, bosses
✓Up to 10 players (developer recommendation: up to 8), player cap adjustable in the panel
✓Direct Connect via IP and port — no invite code, no host machine required
How much does a Windrose server cost and what is included?
Sail through the Age of Piracy with your crew on your own Windrose server. PvE survival with soulslike combat, shipbuilding and bosses — up to 10 players, from 8 GB RAM, online around the clock without a host machine in the game.
Price:
From 7.92 EUR per month, up to 31.68 EUR per month.
Resources:
8 to 32 GB RAM selectable.
Provisioning:
Typical initial setup: about 5 minutes. Queues or large installations can take longer.
Pirate PvE survival: fights on land and at sea, base building, ships, bosses
Up to 10 players (developer recommendation: up to 8), player cap adjustable in the panel
Direct Connect via IP and port — no invite code, no host machine required
Server location of your choice: DE or FR
Typical initial setup: about 5 minutes. Queues or large installations can take longer.
50+ servers hosted
Rent a Windrose Server
Configure server
Choose RAM, term and server type to your liking.
Network ProtectionShown per server
NVMe SSDFast Storage
DE or FRLow ping across Europe
Scheduled BackupsManual or scheduled
Transparent features with no hidden costs
The configurator shows which features and protection apply to your server before you order.
Custom Subdomain
Choose your own address like mein-server.game-serverhosting.com — no ugly IP:Port combinations.
Free Extras
Activate with one click: server monitoring, music bot, Discord status and more. All free of charge.
Uptime KumaSinusbotServer Watcher
Automated setup
Typical initial setup: about 5 minutes. Queues or large installations can take longer.
Zero-config setup
Frequently asked questions
How much RAM does a Windrose server need?
Windrose runs on Unreal Engine 5 and is one of the heavier titles. The official developer table lists 8 GB RAM for 2 players, 12 GB for 4 players and 16 GB for 10 players. That is why we start at 8 GB and recommend 12 GB for a typical crew.
How many players fit on a Windrose server?
You can set up to 10 players (MaxPlayerCount in ServerDescription.json). The developers recommend a maximum of 8 players per server. For 10 players you should book 16 GB RAM.
How do players connect to the server?
Via Direct Connect: in the game, open Multiplayer and enter your server's IP address and port — both are shown in the dashboard. The invite-code mode with NAT punch-through is disabled on our servers because it requires UPnP on the host. Direct Connect is the reliable option.
Does the Windrose server run on Linux?
The official dedicated server ships as a Windows build only. On our platform it runs under Wine inside a container, just like Sons of the Forest or Icarus. Nothing changes for you: the server installs via SteamCMD, updates itself on start and writes its settings to R5/ServerDescription.json.
How do I get started after ordering?
Your Windrose server is ready to play in about 3 to 5 minutes — the Windows build is only around 5 GB. In the panel you set the server name, player cap and optionally a password (enable password protection and enter the password). Important: client and server must run the same game version; auto-update keeps the server current.
Can I back up my world or move it to a new server?
Yes. Save games live under R5/Saved/SaveProfiles in the server directory and can be downloaded and re-uploaded via the file manager in the dashboard. Before updates and long sessions we recommend a manual backup in addition to the scheduled backups.
Do I get my own subdomain?
Yes. Every server includes a subdomain like my-server.game-serverhosting.com, and you can change it anytime in the dashboard.
What are the free extras?
Every server can enable free add-ons such as Uptime Kuma, Sinusbot, Game Server Watcher, and more with one click in the dashboard.
How quickly is my server online?
Typical initial setup: about 5 minutes. Queues or large installations can take longer.
Is there a minimum contract term?
There is no long-term minimum. Billing is a monthly subscription and automatic renewal can be disabled. Longer terms may qualify for discounts.
Are the servers located in Germany?
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.
Which provider is best for my server?
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.
Should I host the server myself or rent one?
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; the network protection that applies to your server is shown in the configurator before you order. For one or two friends on a single evening self-hosting is often fine — for a persistent world, renting pays off.
