RuneScape: Dragonwilds dedicated servers, explained
A dedicated server is a version of your world that runs on its own machine instead of inside a player's game. Here is what that buys you, what it needs, and the three ways to get one.
Updated 2026-09-20
Dedicated server vs. hosting from inside the game
Dragonwilds lets one player host a world from inside their own game session — up to 4 players can join that way, and the world stops the moment the host quits or their connection drops. A dedicated server is different software entirely: it runs the world on its own, independent of any player, holds up to 6 players, and stays online whether anyone is connected or not.
If your group plays on a set schedule and one person is always around to host, in-game hosting is free and simple. If you want the world up around the clock, or your group is spread across time zones, a dedicated server is the only way to get that.
What a dedicated server needs
| Operating system | 64-bit Windows or Linux |
|---|---|
| RAM | 2 GB, plus 1 GB per connected player |
| Network | One UDP port, 7777 by default |
| Distribution | SteamCMD, app id 4019830 |
| Required setting | An Owner Id — the server will not start without one |
See exactly how much RAM a Dragonwilds server needs per player count, and the full setup guide for every config value.
Three ways to run one
| Option | Cost | Effort | Uptime |
|---|---|---|---|
| At home | Free (plus electricity) | You install, configure, port-forward and patch it yourself | Only while your machine is on and connected |
| A cloud VM | Pay for the machine hourly/monthly | Same install and config work, on a rented Linux box | 24/7, as long as you keep paying |
| Rented hosting | One flat monthly price | Pick a plan, click deploy — the install, config and updates are done for you | 24/7, backups included |
What changed at the 1.0 launch
Dragonwilds 1.0 shipped on September 15, 2026 alongside PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 versions, with full crossplay across PC and all three consoles. Console players can join a dedicated world; consoles still cannot host one — only 64-bit Windows or Linux can run the dedicated-server software. See how crossplay works on a dedicated server.
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Wyrm Host runs the machine, installs the dedicated server, and hands you a connect address, online in minutes with backups and auto-updates handled for you.
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Wyrm Host is an independent hosting service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Jagex. RuneScape: Dragonwilds and RuneScape are trademarks of Jagex Ltd. You need your own copy of the game to play. Facts on this page about Dragonwilds's own dedicated-server software are sourced from Jagex's official guide and the community wiki; verify against them if a game update has landed since 2026-09-20.