# Don't Starve Together Server Hosting

> High-performance Don't Starve Together servers with instant setup, dedicated RAM & CPU, mod support, automated backups, and 24/7 technical assistance.

Canonical URL: https://xgamingserver.com/dont-starve-together-server-hosting

## Pricing

- Range: $7.00 – $42.00 USD/month
- Plans available: 6

## Server specs

- CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
- Memory: DDR5 RAM
- Storage: NVMe SSD
- Network: 1 Gbps with DDoS protection
- Locations: US East, US West, Europe, Singapore, Australia
- Setup: Instant activation
- Support: 24/7

## Customer rating

- 4.8 / 5 stars
- 1250 ratings
- 1150 reviews

## FAQ

### What is Don't Starve Together and how does it differ from Don't Starve?

Don't Starve Together (DST) is the standalone multiplayer expansion of Don't Starve, developed by Klei Entertainment. Unlike the single-player original, DST lets up to 6 players (default, configurable higher) survive together in a procedurally generated world featuring Tim Burton-esque hand-drawn 2D art. It uses a cluster-based dedicated server system with separate shards for the overworld and caves, communicating on UDP port 10999.

### How does the DST cluster and shard system work for dedicated servers?

DST dedicated servers use a cluster architecture. The cluster is configured via cluster.ini (master settings like game_mode, max_players, pvp) and cluster_token.txt for authentication with Klei. Each shard (overworld and caves) has its own server.ini and runs as a separate process. Caves require a secondary shard, which means running two server instances linked together - roughly doubling your RAM needs from 2-4GB (overworld only) to 4-6GB (with caves enabled).

### What are the seasonal cycles and boss mobs in Don't Starve Together?

DST cycles through four seasons - Autumn, Winter, Spring, and Summer - each with unique survival challenges like freezing, overheating, rain, and wildfires. Each season has a giant boss: Deerclops in Winter, Moose/Goose in Spring, Antlion in Summer, and Bearger in Autumn. Endgame raid bosses include the Ancient Fuelweaver, Bee Queen, Toadstool, and Celestial Champion. Season lengths and boss spawns are configurable in worldgenoverride.lua.

### How do server mods and client mods work differently in DST?

DST separates mods into server mods and client mods. Server mods run on the dedicated server and affect gameplay for all players (new items, mechanics, world generation). Client mods are optional and run on each player's machine for UI improvements or visual changes. Server mods are configured in the dedicated_server_mods_setup.lua file and modsettings.lua per shard. Players automatically download required server mods when connecting.

### What characters are available and how do they affect multiplayer?

DST features over 20 playable characters with unique abilities that encourage team composition. Wilson grows a beard for insulation, Wolfgang has strength-based combat scaling, Wickerbottom crafts powerful books, WX-78 upgrades with circuits, Wormwood is a plant character who crafts living items, and Wanda manipulates time with her watches. Each character manages sanity, hunger, and health differently, making diverse team composition a strategic advantage on dedicated servers.

### How much RAM does a Don't Starve Together server need?

A DST overworld-only server needs 2-4GB RAM. Enabling caves doubles this to 4-6GB since caves run as a separate shard process. Heavy mod usage, larger max_players settings, and extensive world exploration increase RAM requirements further. Our Starter plan with 4GB RAM handles overworld-only servers well, while our Standard plan (8GB) and above comfortably support caves, mods, and higher player counts.

### What game modes and key server settings are available in DST?

DST offers three game modes: Survival (ghost on death, vote to reset), Endless (respawn at portal with max-health penalty, world never resets), and Wilderness (random spawn, no respawn). Key cluster.ini settings include max_players (default 6), pvp toggle, pause_when_empty, and vote_enabled. World generation and season settings are controlled through worldgenoverride.lua for each shard independently.

### Is Don't Starve Together cross-platform and what platforms support dedicated servers?

DST is available on PC (Steam), PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, but there is no crossplay between platforms. Dedicated servers are only available for the PC version, running on Windows or Linux. Console players are limited to peer-to-peer hosting through the in-game menu. PC dedicated servers use UDP port 10999 by default and require a free cluster_token from your Klei account at accounts.klei.com.

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