How to Create a New World on Your StarRupture Server

This guide explains how to create a fresh new world on your StarRupture dedicated server. There are two methods: using DSSettings.txt or the in-game Server Manager.

Method 1: Using In-Game Server Manager

The recommended method for creating a new world:

1. Start your server (ensure no DSSettings.txt file exists)
2. Open the StarRupture game client
3. From the main menu, click “Manage Server”
4. Enter your server IP and port to connect
5. Create a new world through the interface

This method also allows you to set a password for your server.

Method 2: Using DSSettings.txt (No Password)

Step 1: Create DSSettings.txt

Create DSSettings.txt in the root server directory:

Pterodactyl Panel:

/home/container/DSSettings.txt

Step 2: Configure for New World

Add this content to create a new world:

{
  "SessionName": "MyNewWorld",
  "SaveGameInterval": "300",
  "StartNewGame": "true",
  "LoadSavedGame": "false",
  "SaveGameName": ""
}

Step 3: Start the Server

Start your server and wait for it to finish loading the new world.

Step 4: Stop and Update Settings

After the world is created:

1. Stop the server
2. Update DSSettings.txt to prevent overwriting your world:

{
  "SessionName": "MyNewWorld",
  "SaveGameInterval": "300",
  "StartNewGame": "false",
  "LoadSavedGame": "true",
  "SaveGameName": "AutoSave0.sav"
}

Step 5: Restart and Play

Start the server again and join your new world!

Configuration Options

Save File Location

Your saves are stored at:

/home/container/StarRupture/Saved/SaveGames/

Troubleshooting

World Not Creating

• Ensure StartNewGame is set to “true” (with quotes)
• Verify LoadSavedGame is “false”
• Check that DSSettings.txt uses valid JSON format

Old World Still Loading

• Delete or rename old save files before starting
• Double-check your DSSettings.txt values