# Subnautica Server Hosting with Nitrox

> Always-on Subnautica server hosting with the community Nitrox multiplayer mod. Co-op for the original 2018 game (planet 4546B) — friends join by IP/port, the world stays online 24/7. Instant setup, enterprise hardware, DDoS protection, automated backups, and 24/7 support.

Canonical URL: https://xgamingserver.com/subnautica-server-hosting

## What you can host

An always-on dedicated server running the **original Subnautica (2018) with the [Nitrox multiplayer mod](https://nitrox.rux.gg/)**. Subnautica has no built-in multiplayer; Nitrox is the community open-source mod that adds co-op via a dedicated server. Friends install the same Nitrox version, enter your IP and port, and join the same persistent 4546B world — Aurora, Lost River, Leviathans. Typical capacity is around 10 players.

### Honest disclosure about Nitrox

Nitrox is a community-maintained open-source project at nitrox.rux.gg. It is **not affiliated with or endorsed by Unknown Worlds Entertainment**. Because it's actively developed, features and player capacity can vary between releases — we keep our installs current so your world stays compatible. On our side, we handle every install / configuration / firewall / update step.

## Pricing

- Range: $10.00 – $60.00 USD/month
- Plans available: 6 (Starter, Novice, Rookie, Pro, ProMax, Ultimate)
- Promo code: `XGAMEON` — 30% off your first month
- Nitrox comes pre-installed on every plan

## Server specs

- CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X @ 5.7GHz, dedicated threads per plan
- Memory: DDR5 RAM, 4GB–24GB depending on plan
- Storage: NVMe SSD, 35GB–160GB depending on plan
- Network: 1 Gbps with DDoS protection
- Locations: US East (NYC/Miami/Montreal), US West (LA), Europe (Frankenstein, Germany), Singapore, Australia
- Setup: Instant activation
- Support: 24/7

## Nitrox technical notes

- **Game:** Original Subnautica (2018), Steam app 264710; each player must own the game and run the same Nitrox version
- **Default port:** 11000 (UDP) for the Nitrox server
- **Management:** Full control panel — start/stop, server name, password, game mode, player slots, save uploads, automated backups, live console; SFTP access included
- **Self-hosting alternative:** Run `NitroxServer-Subnautica.exe` from the Nitrox release, forward UDP 11000, and share `YOUR_IP:11000` with friends

## Customer rating

- 4.8 / 5 stars
- 1250 ratings
- 1150 reviews

## FAQ

### How does multiplayer Subnautica hosting work?

The original Subnautica has no built-in multiplayer, so co-op is provided by the community Nitrox mod. We deploy an always-on dedicated server running Subnautica with Nitrox pre-installed — your friends install the same Nitrox version, enter your server's IP and port, and join the same persistent 4546B world. The server stays online 24/7 even when nobody is logged in.

### What is Nitrox, and is it safe / legitimate?

Nitrox is a community open-source multiplayer mod for the original Subnautica, hosted at nitrox.rux.gg. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Unknown Worlds Entertainment. It's the established, widely used way to play Subnautica co-op, and we keep our installs updated so your world stays compatible.

### How many players can join my Subnautica server?

Subnautica with Nitrox typically supports around 10 players, though stability varies with the Nitrox mod version since it's community-maintained. We recommend the Rookie plan or higher for the smoothest experience with larger groups.

### Why rent a Subnautica server instead of self-hosting?

Self-hosting Nitrox puts the world on a player's PC — the server is only online when that PC is. A rented server runs 24/7, includes DDoS protection and automated backups, gives you a stable IP/port for friends to connect to, and never asks your friend with the gaming PC to "leave it on overnight."

### How much does Subnautica server hosting cost?

Subnautica hosting with Nitrox starts at $10/month, with 30% off your first month using code XGAMEON. All plans include Nitrox pre-installed, dedicated AMD Ryzen 9 7950X CPU threads, DDR5 RAM, NVMe SSD storage, DDoS protection, automated backups, and 24/7 support.

### Do my friends need to buy anything to join?

Each player needs to own a copy of the original Subnautica and install the free, open-source Nitrox mod — everyone must run the same Nitrox version. There's no extra per-player fee on our side; one server subscription covers your whole group.

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