- AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
2 Dedicated Threads @ 5.7GHz - DDR5 RAM
4GB (Guaranteed) - NVMe SSD
35GB Storage - Game Slots
Up to 8 players - DDOS PROTECTION
Included
- AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
2 Dedicated Threads @ 5.7GHz - DDR5 RAM
6GB (Guaranteed) - NVMe SSD
40GB Storage - Game Slots
Up to 8 players - DDOS PROTECTION
Included
- AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
3 Dedicated Threads @ 5.7GHz - DDR5 RAM
8GB (Guaranteed) - NVMe SSD
50GB Storage - Game Slots
Up to 8 players - DDOS PROTECTION
Included
- AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
4 Dedicated Threads @ 5.7GHz - DDR5 RAM
10GB (Guaranteed) - NVMe SSD
60GB Storage - Game Slots
Up to 8 players - DDOS PROTECTION
Included
- AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
6 Dedicated Threads @ 5.7GHz - DDR5 RAM
12GB (Guaranteed) - NVMe SSD
80GB Storage - Game Slots
Up to 8 players - DDOS PROTECTION
Included
- AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
8 Dedicated Threads @ 5.7GHz - DDR5 RAM
16GB (Guaranteed) - NVMe SSD
100GB Storage - Game Slots
Up to 8 players - DDOS PROTECTION
Included
Stardew Valley Game Panel Sneak Peek
Our Stardew Valley game panel is based on Pterodactyl and will come with power packed features.
Easy Stardew Valley Server Configuration
Our Stardew Valley game panel is easy to use. With full control of your server and game files.
Automated Stardew Valley Server Backups
You can configure Stardew Valley server backups straight from the panel and download the backups anytime you want. Now data loss will be a thing of the past.
Custom Panel
MYSQL databases, invite users, create schedules such as auto restart, Mod Manager and much more.
Get the Best Performance for Your Stardew Valley Server Hosting
Experience the hosting your project deserves with our cutting-edge, high-frequency hardware, meticulously optimized for Stardew Valley. We guarantee unparalleled performance through our strict no-overload, no-oversell policy. Our unique transparency protocol puts you in control, providing real-time access to core server metrics.
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Game Switcher
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Powerful Hardware
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Sub-Users and complete control
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DDoS Protection
Flexibility: XGamingServer provides a game switching feature, allowing you to switch between different games hosted on the same server. This means you can easily switch from Stardew Valley to another supported game without needing a separate server.
Cost-Effective: This feature maximizes the use of your server resources and offers cost savings by eliminating the need to purchase multiple servers for different games.
Seamless Transition: The process of switching games is designed to be seamless and straightforward, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption. Your server settings and files are preserved, so you can jump back anytime.
Experience unrivaled performance with our state-of-the-art, high-frequency hardware specifically optimized for Stardew Valley servers. Our infrastructure is engineered to prevent overloads and overselling, delivering consistent and dependable performance.
We offer dedicated physical resources exclusively for your use, not just a shared pool of servers with slot restrictions. This guarantees your server remains unencumbered. With complete access to core server metrics, you can track performance as it happens.
Stardew Valley Server Hardware Specifications
All Stardew Valley server plans run on enterprise-grade hardware for maximum performance:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X @ 5.7GHz
- RAM: 128GB DDR5 RAM
- Storage: 1TB NVMe SSDs
- Network Capacity: Premium 1Gbps
Every plan includes dedicated CPU threads, guaranteed RAM allocation, and NVMe SSD storage. Our hardware is selected specifically for game server workloads, ensuring the lowest possible latency for your Stardew Valley co-op farm.
Empower your team and streamline server administration with our comprehensive management tools. Invite trusted individuals - friends, developers, and staff members - to access your server console, allowing them to restart the server and configure files as needed. This collaborative approach distributes responsibilities, ensures smoother operations, and reduces the burden of solo server management while maintaining your control over permission levels.
Experience unparalleled convenience with our built-in file management system, eliminating the need for time-consuming SFTP programs. Add, delete, and edit files directly on your server through our intuitive interface. Whether you're tweaking a config file, updating server rules, or implementing new mods, you can make real-time changes from one centralized dashboard.
To combat the frequent DDoS attacks targeting the online gaming and eSport sectors, hosting platforms need robust protection for server IP addresses. These attacks, often exploiting UDP protocols, can severely disrupt gaming services.
Our service offers always-on, high-speed protection tailored to gaming applications, distinguishing legitimate players from attackers. Utilizing advanced traffic analysis and specialized hardware, our solution ensures game quality by filtering both incoming and outgoing traffic, effectively mitigating threats at both the network and application layers. This custom protection, developed through extensive research and testing, adapts to various games and communication modules to ensure optimal security.
Our datacenters are located in 6 regions
Global coverage our game servers are located in East and West Coast North America, Canada, Europe, Singapore and Australia getting you a Stardew Valley server rental closest to you with minimal ping
6 Global Datacenters in East and West Coast North America, Canada, Europe, Singapore and Australia
This ensures you always receive the best ping for a smooth, and fast gaming experience.
- East Coast USA-NYC/Miami/Montreal
- West Coast USA-Los Angeles
- Europe-Frankenstein, Germany
- Oceania-Australia/New Zealand
- Singapore
How do I set up a Stardew Valley dedicated server?
We will show you how XGamingServer makes it easier for you to set up a Stardew Valley server without the many configurations and technical know-how
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Installation of Stardew Valley Server with XGamingServer
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Installation of Stardew Valley Server without XGamingServer
Step 1: Select your plan size and region
Choose a Stardew Valley hosting plan that fits your needs. Pick your preferred server location for the lowest latency.
Step 2: Purchase a server
Complete checkout with promo code XGAMEON for 30% off your first month. Your server deploys automatically within 60 seconds.
Step 3: Launch your server and enjoy
Access the Pterodactyl panel, start your Stardew Valley server, share the invite code with friends, and start farming together.
Hosting a Stardew Valley Server on a VPS without XGamingServer
Hosting your own Stardew Valley multiplayer server on a Virtual Private Server (VPS) gives you full control over your co-op farming world. This guide walks you through the process of setting up a dedicated Stardew Valley server using SMAPI on a Linux VPS.
Before you begin, ensure you have a VPS with Ubuntu or similar Linux distribution, root access, and SteamCMD installed. You will also need a copy of Stardew Valley purchased on Steam.
Step 1: Connect to Your Server
ssh your_username@your_vps_ip
Step 2: Install SteamCMD and Dependencies
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -ysudo apt install lib32gcc-s1 lib32stdc++6 xvfb -ymkdir ~/steamcmd && cd ~/steamcmdwget https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/client/installer/steamcmd_linux.tar.gztar -xvzf steamcmd_linux.tar.gz
Step 3: Install Stardew Valley via SteamCMD
./steamcmd.shlogin your_steam_usernameforce_install_dir ~/stardew-serverapp_update 413150 validatequit
Step 4: Install SMAPI (Mod Loader)
Download SMAPI from the official site, extract it to your Stardew Valley installation directory, and run the installer. SMAPI is required for dedicated server functionality and mod support.
Step 5: Configure Your Stardew Valley Server
Edit the startup preferences to enable the server cabin style, number of cabins, and other multiplayer settings. Configure the server invite code or direct connection settings.
Step 6: Start the Server
xvfb-run -a ./StardewModdingAPI
Step 7: Connect to Your Stardew Valley Server
Share the invite code with your friends. They can join through the Co-op menu in Stardew Valley by entering the invite code or connecting via IP address if direct connection is configured.
Setting up a Stardew Valley server on a VPS requires some technical knowledge, but following these steps will get your co-op farm running. For a simpler experience, XGamingServer handles all of this automatically with one-click deployment.
Stardew Valley Server Hardware Specifications
All Stardew Valley server plans run on enterprise-grade hardware for maximum performance:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X @ 5.7GHz
- RAM: 128GB DDR5 RAM
- Storage: 1TB NVMe SSDs
- Network Capacity: Premium 1Gbps
Every plan includes dedicated CPU threads, guaranteed RAM allocation, and NVMe SSD storage. Our hardware is selected specifically for game server workloads, ensuring the lowest possible latency and smoothest co-op experience for your Stardew Valley farm.
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Setup Guides & Documentation on Stardew Valley
Step-by-step server guides from our official documentation.
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Installing Mods
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About Stardew Valley
What is Stardew Valley?
Stardew Valley is an open-ended country-life RPG created by ConcernedApe (Eric Barone). After inheriting your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley, you set out to build a new life from the ground up. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a handful of coins, you will clear overgrown fields, plant seasonal crops, raise livestock, and slowly transform a neglected homestead into a thriving agricultural operation. The game blends farming simulation with exploration, combat, crafting, fishing, cooking, and deep social mechanics across all four seasons of the year. Originally released in 2016, Stardew Valley has become one of the best-selling indie games of all time, with continued free content updates adding new areas, festivals, farm types, and quality-of-life improvements.
Farming and Community Simulation
At its heart, Stardew Valley is a farming and community simulation. Players grow dozens of crop varieties across spring, summer, and fall, raise animals including chickens, cows, goats, pigs, and more, and process raw goods into artisan products like wine, cheese, and preserves. Beyond the farm, the town of Pelican Town is home to over 30 unique characters, each with their own daily routines, personal stories, and seasonal dialogue. Building friendships unlocks cutscenes, recipes, and eventually romance options with 12 eligible characters. The community center restoration questline ties everything together, encouraging players to explore every aspect of the game from foraging and fishing to mining and monster combat in the Skull Cavern.
Multiplayer Co-op
Stardew Valley supports multiplayer co-op for up to 8 players on a single farm. Friends can join your world to help with daily tasks, explore the mines together, attend festivals, and each pursue their own relationships with the townspeople. Multiplayer works through invite codes or direct IP connection, and a dedicated server ensures the farm world remains available around the clock. With multiple players working together, you can divide responsibilities across farming, fishing, mining, and combat to progress faster and enjoy the social experience of building a farm as a team. Mods installed via SMAPI can further enhance the multiplayer experience with expanded content, automation tools, and quality-of-life improvements.
Why Host Your Own Stardew Valley Server?
Running your own Stardew Valley dedicated server gives you full control over your shared farm world. Keep the server online 24/7 so any player can log in and tend to the farm at their own pace, without needing the host player to be present. Manage world saves, configure gameplay settings, install SMAPI mods for the entire group, and control who has access. With XGamingServer's AMD Ryzen 9 7950X hardware, your Stardew Valley server benefits from high single-thread performance, which translates to smooth gameplay, fast day transitions, and stable performance even with a full group of 8 players actively farming, mining, and exploring together.
Frequently Asked Questions About Stardew Valley Hosting
Below are some of the FAQs that our customers ask. If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out.
- Unlike most multiplayer games, Stardew Valley by ConcernedApe (Eric Barone) does not ship with a traditional dedicated server binary. Instead, it uses a host model where one player's game instance acts as the server. For always-on hosting, the Always On Server mod combined with SMAPI runs a headless instance 24/7 on a remote machine, allowing farmhands to connect anytime via the default port 24642 without the host needing to be actively playing.
- Stardew Valley supports up to 4 players in co-op multiplayer. Each additional player beyond the host requires a cabin built on the farm — you can set the number of starting cabins and their layout (nearby or separate) when creating the world, or build more later at Robin's carpenter shop. Keep in mind that crossplay between PC, console, and mobile platforms is not supported, so all players must be on the same platform.
- SMAPI (Stardew Modding API) is the required mod framework for Stardew Valley — it must be installed on the server before any mods will function. Popular server-compatible mods include Stardew Valley Expanded (a massive content expansion with new NPCs and areas), Automate (automatic machine processing for kegs, furnaces, etc.), UI Info Suite (HUD improvements showing crop and NPC info), and Content Patcher (loads content mods without replacing game files). All connecting farmhands need matching mods installed locally.
- The landmark 1.6 update introduced the new Meadowlands farm type, new festivals including the Desert Festival, the Raccoon family questline, over 100 new items and recipes, and significant late-game content additions. For multiplayer servers, the update also brought improved stability, better mod API support, and new configuration options for shared farm management — making hosted co-op farms more reliable than ever.
- Key server settings include profit margin (adjusts item sell prices to balance multiplayer income), monster spawns on the farm, number of starting cabins, and cabin layout. You also choose your farm type, and decide between the Community Center bundles route or the JojaMart warehouse path — a choice that shapes your entire playthrough. The game runs on four 28-day seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter), and each season brings unique crops, forageables, fish, and festivals.
- Stardew Valley is one of the most lightweight games to host — a server needs only 512MB to 1GB of RAM for a full 4-player co-op farm. Even with SMAPI and several mods like Stardew Valley Expanded and Automate installed, resource usage stays remarkably low compared to most game servers, making it one of the most affordable multiplayer games to run on dedicated hosting.
- Each player on the farm levels five skills independently: Farming, Mining, Foraging, Fishing, and Combat. At levels 5 and 10, players choose a profession specialization (for example, Rancher vs Tiller for Farming, or Fighter vs Scout for Combat). All progress persists between sessions on the hosted server. Players share the farm layout and gold earnings but maintain separate inventories, skill trees, and NPC relationships — including romance with any of the 12 marriage candidates (6 male, 6 female).
- On a multiplayer farm set in Pelican Town, players can divide and conquer a wide range of activities: growing seasonal crops and raising animals, fishing in rivers, oceans, and the mountain lake, mining ores and battling monsters through 120 floors of the Mines and the punishing Skull Cavern, foraging wild items that change with each season, completing Community Center bundles to restore the town, building friendships with NPCs who follow daily schedules, and exploring late-game content like Ginger Island.
