You will need to create your save file before you start the server, as the dedicated server needs a save file to be provided. Multiplayer games can be advertised to other players on the same LAN or worldwide. Multiplayer games can be joined, hosted while playing, or hosted by a dedicated server. By default, the game is installed at the following location C:\Program Files\Factorio. Run the installation file and complete the setup. You can download the latest version of Factorio from the source website. You can run Factorio -help to get a list of all command-line arguments that Factorio accepts. We are downloading and setting up Factorio version 1.1.30 on a dedicated server which can be started using the -start-server command line option. Make sure no firewall or anti-virus is blocking the UDP-packets. The port can be changed in the config file. All game instances need the installation of the same game-versions and mods. You can always download the demo version of the game and buy the license later. You need to purchase a license to download and install Factorio. DirectX 10.1 capable GPU with 512 MB VRAM - GeForce GTX 260, Radeon HD 4850 or Intel HD Graphics 5500
The Minimum system requirements for running the game
In the following article, we will see how to deploy Factorio on a Windows 2019 Server Edition dedicated server. Factorio also supports multiplayer, allowing many players to cooperate and assist each other or work against each other. You will be mining resources, researching technologies, building infrastructure, automating production, and fighting enemies. This game allows you to build and maintain factories. Publisher: Psychz Networks, March 29,2021įactorio is a construction and management simulation game developed by the Czech studio Wube Software.
How to setup a dedicated server for Factorio