Enshrouded Server Setup: SteamCMD Co-op Guide

Introduction

Enshrouded is an open-world survival action RPG developed by Keen Games. Supporting up to 16 players in co-op, you can set up your own dedicated server to explore the world of Embervale with friends. This guide covers the complete Enshrouded server installation on REXE VDS.

System Requirements

Resource	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	2 Cores	4+ Cores
RAM	8 GB	16+ GB
Disk	10 GB SSD	20+ GB NVMe
OS	Ubuntu 22.04+	Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
Network	10 Mbps	50+ Mbps

Enshrouded server RAM consumption increases with player count and world size. At least 16 GB RAM is recommended for a 16-player server.

SteamCMD Installation

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sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386
sudo apt update
sudo apt install lib32gcc-s1 lib32stdc++6 -y
sudo adduser steam --disabled-login
sudo su - steam
mkdir ~/steamcmd && cd ~/steamcmd
wget https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/client/installer/steamcmd_linux.tar.gz
tar -xzf steamcmd_linux.tar.gz

Downloading Enshrouded Server Files

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cd ~/steamcmd
./steamcmd.sh +force_install_dir ~/enshrouded +login anonymous +app_update 2278520 validate +quit

Enshrouded Dedicated Server App ID: 2278520. The initial download is approximately 4-6 GB.

Wine Installation (Required for Linux)

Enshrouded server is Windows-based. Wine is required to run it on Linux:

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sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386
sudo mkdir -pm755 /etc/apt/keyrings
sudo wget -O /etc/apt/keyrings/winehq-archive.key https://dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/winehq.key
sudo apt update
sudo apt install --install-recommends winehq-stable -y

Alternatively, you can use Proton GE:

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mkdir -p ~/proton
cd ~/proton
wget https://github.com/GloriousEggroll/proton-ge-custom/releases/latest/download/GE-Proton-latest.tar.gz
tar -xzf GE-Proton-latest.tar.gz

Server Configuration

enshrouded_server.json

Create the configuration file:

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nano ~/enshrouded/enshrouded_server.json

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{
  "name": "REXE Enshrouded Server",
  "password": "",
  "saveDirectory": "./savegame",
  "logDirectory": "./logs",
  "ip": "0.0.0.0",
  "gamePort": 15636,
  "queryPort": 15637,
  "slotCount": 16,
  "gameSettingsPreset": "Default",
  "gameSettings": {
    "playerHealthFactor": 1.0,
    "playerManaFactor": 1.0,
    "playerStaminaFactor": 1.0,
    "enableDurability": true,
    "enableStarvingDebuff": false,
    "shroudTimeFactor": 1.0,
    "tombstoneMode": "AddBackpackMaterials",
    "enemyDamageFactor": 1.0,
    "enemyHealthFactor": 1.0,
    "bossDamageFactor": 1.0,
    "bossHealthFactor": 1.0,
    "dayTimeDuration": 1800000000000,
    "nightTimeDuration": 720000000000
  }
}

Key Parameters

Parameter	Description	Default
gamePort	Game port (UDP)	15636
queryPort	Query port (UDP)	15637
slotCount	Maximum players	16
playerHealthFactor	Player health multiplier	1.0
enemyDamageFactor	Enemy damage multiplier	1.0
dayTimeDuration	Day duration (nanoseconds)	1800000000000
nightTimeDuration	Night duration (nanoseconds)	720000000000

Co-op Settings

Easy Mode (For New Players)

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{
  "playerHealthFactor": 1.5,
  "playerStaminaFactor": 1.5,
  "enemyDamageFactor": 0.7,
  "enemyHealthFactor": 0.8,
  "shroudTimeFactor": 1.5,
  "experienceCombatFactor": 1.5,
  "resourceDropStackAmountFactor": 1.5
}

Hard Mode (For Experienced Players)

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{
  "playerHealthFactor": 0.8,
  "playerStaminaFactor": 0.8,
  "enemyDamageFactor": 1.5,
  "enemyHealthFactor": 1.5,
  "shroudTimeFactor": 0.7,
  "experienceCombatFactor": 0.8,
  "enableStarvingDebuff": true
}

Adjust the co-op experience based on your group's skill level. Easy mode for newcomers, hard mode for veterans.

Tombstone Modes

Mode	Description
AddBackpackMaterials	Items added to backpack on death
Everything	All items drop
Nothing	No item loss

Startup Script

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nano ~/enshrouded/start.sh

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#!/bin/bash
export WINEDLLOVERRIDES="version=n,b"
export WINEPREFIX=/home/steam/.wine_enshrouded

cd ~/enshrouded
wine64 enshrouded_server.exe 2>&1 | tee ./logs/server.log

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chmod +x ~/enshrouded/start.sh

Port Configuration

Port	Protocol	Usage
15636	UDP	Enshrouded game port
15637	UDP	Steam query port

Firewall Rules

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sudo ufw allow 15636/udp comment "Enshrouded Game"
sudo ufw allow 15637/udp comment "Enshrouded Query"
sudo ufw reload

Auto-Start with systemd

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sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/enshrouded.service

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[Unit]
Description=Enshrouded Dedicated Server
After=network.target

[Service]
Type=simple
User=steam
WorkingDirectory=/home/steam/enshrouded
ExecStart=/home/steam/enshrouded/start.sh
Restart=on-failure
RestartSec=30
TimeoutStartSec=180

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target

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sudo systemctl daemon-reload
sudo systemctl enable enshrouded
sudo systemctl start enshrouded

Automatic Updates

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nano ~/update_enshrouded.sh

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#!/bin/bash
echo "Stopping Enshrouded server..."
sudo systemctl stop enshrouded
echo "Checking for updates..."
~/steamcmd/steamcmd.sh +force_install_dir ~/enshrouded +login anonymous +app_update 2278520 +quit
echo "Restarting server..."
sudo systemctl start enshrouded
echo "Update complete."

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chmod +x ~/update_enshrouded.sh
crontab -e
0 4 * * * /home/steam/update_enshrouded.sh

Save Management

Save File Location

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~/enshrouded/savegame/

Backup Script

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nano ~/backup_enshrouded.sh

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#!/bin/bash
BACKUP_DIR="/home/steam/enshrouded-backups"
SAVE_DIR="/home/steam/enshrouded/savegame"
DATE=$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S)

mkdir -p $BACKUP_DIR
tar -czf "$BACKUP_DIR/enshrouded_save_$DATE.tar.gz" -C "$SAVE_DIR" .
find $BACKUP_DIR -name "*.tar.gz" -mtime +7 -delete
echo "Backup completed: enshrouded_save_$DATE.tar.gz"

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chmod +x ~/backup_enshrouded.sh
crontab -e
0 */6 * * * /home/steam/backup_enshrouded.sh

Performance Tips

slotCount: Adjust player count based on server resources. Each player uses approximately 500 MB-1 GB RAM.
randomSpawnerAmount: Setting to "Low" improves performance on low-resource servers.
NVMe SSD: Recommended for faster world loading times.
Wine Optimization: DXVK and esync/fsync support can improve performance.

Conclusion

Enshrouded dedicated server setup can be completed on Linux using SteamCMD and Wine. Customize co-op settings to match your group's preferences for an ideal survival experience. REXE VDS powerful infrastructure and Path.net DDoS protection ensure your server runs securely.

Enshrouded Server Setup: SteamCMD Co-op Guide

Table of Contents

Introduction

System Requirements

SteamCMD Installation

Downloading Enshrouded Server Files

Wine Installation (Required for Linux)

Server Configuration

enshrouded_server.json

Key Parameters

Co-op Settings

Easy Mode (For New Players)

Hard Mode (For Experienced Players)

Tombstone Modes

Startup Script

Port Configuration

Firewall Rules

Auto-Start with systemd

Automatic Updates

Save Management

Save File Location

Backup Script

Performance Tips

Conclusion

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