Could Someone Give me Advice on Optimal Game Server Setup for a New Multiplayer Game?

[Padrickk]

Hello there,

I am in the process of setting up a new multiplayer game server and could use some advice from those of you who have experience in this area.

I am planning to host a game server for a popular online multiplayer game. My goal is to provide a smooth and enjoyable experience for players; so I am keen to ensure that I set everything up correctly from the start.

What are the recommended hardware and software specs for running a server of this type? I want to make sure I have enough resources to handle a large number of concurrent players without performance issues.

Is it better to go with a dedicated server or a VPS? What are the pros and cons of each; especially in terms of cost; performance; and scalability?

Are there any specific configurations or settings that are crucial for optimizing server performance and stability? For example; any particular network settings or game-specific tweaks?

What server management tools or control panels do you recommend for ease of administration?

Also, I have gone through this post; https://gameservershub.com/forums/threads/how-to-uipath-configure-a-dedicated-game-server%EF%BC%9F.88/page-2 which definitely helped me out a lot.

What are common issues that arise with game servers, and how can they be addressed preemptively?

Thank you in advance for your help and assistance.

 

[williemabry]

Hello there,

I am in the process of setting up a new multiplayer game server and could use some advice from those of you who have experience in this area.

I am planning to host a game server for a popular online multiplayer game. My goal is to provide a smooth and enjoyable experience for players; so I am keen to ensure that I set everything up correctly from the start.

What are the recommended hardware and software specs for running a server of this type? I want to make sure I have enough resources to handle a large number of concurrent players without performance issues.

Is it better to go with a dedicated server or a VPS? What are the pros and cons of each; especially in terms of cost; performance; and scalability?

Are there any specific configurations or settings that are crucial for optimizing server performance and stability? For example; any particular network settings or game-specific tweaks?

What server management tools or control panels do you recommend for ease of administration?

Also, I have gone through this post; https://gameservershub.com/forums/threads/how-to-uipath-configure-a-dedicated-game-server%EF%BC%9F.88/page-2 geometry dash scratch which definitely helped me out a lot.

What are common issues that arise with game servers, and how can they be addressed preemptively?

Thank you in advance for your help and assistance.

Hello, here is the best performance you can consider:

• Hardware: High single-core CPU (e.g., Ryzen 7/i7+), 32–64 GB RAM, NVMe SSD, 1 Gbps+ network.
• OS: Linux (Ubuntu 22.04 LTS) is preferred for stability.
• Dedicated = better performance, control, supports many players.
• VPS = cheaper, fine for small servers (<30 players).
• Optimize: Disable CPU throttling, tune TCP stack, keep software updated.
• Management tools: Pterodactyl Panel, AMP, or LinuxGSM.