Windrose Game Server Hosting
Formerly known as Crosswind
Our Windrose server hosting plans will include all the features you need
Your game server will come with the following, instantly available features:
Access to our custom Game Server Management Panel
Our custom control panel lets you configure your Windrose server, switch locations, and manage settings with ease.
Powered by Windrose+
Windrose+ is an open-source server-side modding framework for deeper customization, admin tools, and advanced settings.
Windrose+ is a third-party, community-built modification and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Windrose development team. Using Windrose+ may result in behavior outside the scope of the base game. Bug reports and questions specific to Windrose+ should be directed to the Windrose+ project on GitHub; SurvivalServers handles hosting and server infrastructure support only.
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Live Sea Chart Real-time map showing player positions and creature locations, with automatic terrain generation on first player connection. -
Admin Console Run commands, check who's online, monitor performance, and manage your server remotely with autocomplete and 30 built-in commands.
Gameplay + Settings
Adjust rates, world rules, and 2,400+ advanced options.
Live Map
Real-time Sea Chart with player and creature tracking.
Custom Scripts
Drop-in Lua mods with hot-reload and a full scripting API.
Admin Console
Run server commands directly from your panel.
Global Network, Multiple Hosting Locations
Switch locations any time. DDoS protection available.
How to Set Up a Windrose Dedicated Server
With SurvivalServers
Running your Windrose multiplayer server is easy!
- Click Order Now above
- Enter a Username, Password and Email Address or Signup with Google/Twitch
- Select your slot amount and billing cycle
- Click "Order Now" and enjoy your server!
Without SurvivalServers
Running a Windrose multiplayer server on your own requires several components.
System Requirements
- Windows Server or Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
- 4-8 GB RAM minimum (depends on player count and world size)
- ~8 GB disk space for server files and world saves
- Dedicated CPU with good single-thread performance
- Port forwarding capability on your router (game port + query port)
Required Components
- SteamCMD - Windrose dedicated server files are distributed via SteamCMD (App ID 4129620)
- Server Executable -
WindroseServer.exelauncher (runsWindroseServer-Win64-Shipping.exe) - Server Configuration -
R5\ServerDescription.jsoncontrols server name, password, max players, and invite code - World Configuration -
R5\Saved\SaveProfiles\Default\RocksDB\<version>\Worlds\<world_id>\WorldDescription.jsoncontrols world settings, multipliers, and difficulty - Save Data - World data stored in the
R5\Saved\directory
Launch Command
- Windrose uses this launch pattern:
WindroseServer.exe -log -MULTIHOME=0.0.0.0 -PORT=7777 -QUERYPORT=7778
-MULTIHOMEbinds to a specific IP address (use0.0.0.0for all interfaces, or your server's IP)-PORTsets the game port (customizable per server)-QUERYPORTsets the query port (game port + 1)- Additional custom launch parameters can be appended after the query port
Configuration Options
- Server name and invite code (auto-generated in ServerDescription.json)
- Maximum player slots (set via your hosting plan)
- Server password protection
- Difficulty preset (Easy, Medium, Hard, or Custom)
- Combat difficulty (Easy, Normal, Hard)
- Gameplay multipliers — mob health, mob damage, ship health, ship damage, boarding difficulty
- Co-op scaling modifiers for stats and ship stats
- Toggle co-op quests and easy explore mode
Why Wait? Use SurvivalServers Instead
- We handle all the technical setup - just click and play
- DDoS protection included at all 8 global locations
- Automatic updates when new Windrose versions release via Steam
- 24/7 server uptime - your crew can sail and play even when you're offline
- Easy configuration through our custom control panel — adjust multipliers, combat difficulty, and world settings with one click
- Order now and your Windrose server deploys instantly!
What is Windrose?
Windrose (formerly Crosswind) is a survival adventure set in the Age of Piracy. Explore a procedural open world, gather, build and craft. Overcome challenging bosses in soulslite combat. Sail your ship, fight on land and sea, play solo or with friends. More similar to Valheim than hardcore survival games.
Why Host Your Windrose Server With Us?
Windrose+ Pre-Installed
Every server comes with Windrose+ pre-installed and panel-integrated. Adjust multipliers, run admin commands, and fine-tune 2,400+ settings with no manual setup. Includes the Windrose+ live map — see the live map guide.
Deepest Server Customization
Go beyond basic settings. Control individual weapon damage, creature stats, food effects, and ship attributes. Use panel sliders for quick changes or dive into advanced INI configs for total control.
24/7 Uptime
Your server stays online around the clock, so your crew can explore, build, and battle anytime - even when you're offline. No need to keep your PC running or worry about connection drops.
8 Global Locations
Choose from Seattle, Los Angeles, Dallas, New York, Miami, France, Germany, or Singapore. Switch locations anytime through our control panel. All locations include DDoS protection to keep your server safe.
Windrose Server Settings That Matter
Every Windrose server we deploy ships with Windrose+ integrated into the control panel, opening up 2,400+ settings without touching a file. This is the deepest configuration surface of any Windrose host:
Multipliers & Pacing
Panel sliders adjust the core gameplay multipliers that set your server's pace, and advanced INI configs open up total control when you want to go deeper.
Combat & Creatures
Control individual weapon damage and creature stats — tune a single boss fight or rebalance the whole bestiary for your crew.
Food & Ships
Food effects and ship attributes are fully adjustable — run a naval-combat-focused server or a cozy exploration world.
Admin Commands
Run admin commands straight from the panel via Windrose+. Our Windrose admin commands guide lists every command with usage examples.
Guides, Saves and Full FTP Access
Your World, Server-Side
Your Windrose world lives on the server, not on any player's PC. Upload an existing co-op save over FTP to go dedicated, or download the server save any time as your own backup.
Backups Before Patches
Windrose updates move fast in Early Access — keeping an FTP copy of your save before major patches is cheap insurance for a long-running world.
Step-by-Step Guides
Our wiki covers everything: the Windrose server configuration guide, admin commands, and the Windrose+ setup guide.
Windrose+ Live Map
Windrose+ includes a live web map of your world — see the live map guide for setup and features.
From the SurvivalServers Wiki