StarRupture Server Configuration Guide
Configure your StarRupture dedicated server settings including server name, max players, difficulty, and gameplay modifiers through Game.ini.
StarRupture server settings can be configured through the Startup page in the XGamingServer Panel or by editing the Game.ini configuration file directly.
Basic Settings via Startup Page
The easiest way to configure your server is through the XGamingServer Panel.
Open Startup Settings
Access the XGamingServer Panel and go to Startup in the sidebar.
Configure Basic Settings
Under the Basic section, you can set:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Server Name | The name shown in the server browser |
| Server Password | Password required to join (leave empty for no password) |
| Session Name | The save folder name (max 20 characters) |
| Max Players | Maximum number of players (default: 4) |
Restart Your Server
Restart your server from the Dashboard for changes to take effect.
Advanced Settings via Game.ini
For more control, you can edit the Game.ini file directly.
Locate Game.ini
In the sidebar, go to Files. Navigate to:
StarRupture/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/Game.iniEdit the Settings
Add or modify settings under the [/Script/StarRupture.ServerSettings] section:
[/Script/StarRupture.ServerSettings]
ServerName=My Factory
ServerPassword=
MaxPlayers=4
AutoSaveInterval=300
DifficultyMultiplier=1.0Key Settings Reference
| Setting | Default | Range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
ServerName | My Factory | — | Display name in the server browser |
ServerPassword | (empty) | — | Connection password |
MaxPlayers | 4 | 1-4 | Maximum concurrent players |
AutoSaveInterval | 300 | — | Seconds between auto-saves |
DifficultyMultiplier | 1.0 | 0.5-2.0 | Overall difficulty scaling |
⚠️ Warning: StarRupture officially supports up to 4 players in co-op. Setting
MaxPlayershigher than 4 can cause desync, lag, and crashes.
Difficulty Settings
You can fine-tune the difficulty by adjusting these multipliers in Game.ini:
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
DifficultyMultiplier | 1.0 | Overall difficulty (0.5 = easier, 2.0 = harder) |
DamageTakenMultiplier | 1.0 | How much damage players take |
ResourceGatherMultiplier | 1.0 | Resource gathering rate |
EnemyDamageMultiplier | 1.0 | How much damage enemies deal |
📝 Note: StarRupture is in Early Access and new configuration options are added with updates. Check the patch notes after each update for newly available settings.
Save and Restart
Save the file and restart your server for changes to take effect.
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