# Wreckfest server hosting for races and demolition derbies > Host a Wreckfest dedicated server for 24 drivers: races, derbies and elimination events, your own track rotation, AI bots, cup mode and Workshop mods. Racing · Destruction Run your own Wreckfest lobby with the tracks, cars and damage you choose. The official dedicated server hosts 24 drivers, fills the grid with AI bots and keeps your event rotation, cup and admin list running. - Official dedicated server for 24 drivers - Races, derbies and elimination events in rotation - AI bots, damage levels and car class limits - Cup mode, admin commands and Workshop mods See plans Find your size Players Up to 24 (max\_players)\ Ports Bugbear’s setup guide lists UDP 27015, 27016 and 33540 and TCP 27015: 33540 is the game port, 27015 and 27016 are the Steam and query ports. 33540 · 27015–27016 UDP\ Server The dedicated server is a free tool; you do not need to own the game to install it. SteamCMD app 361580, anonymous\ Config server\_config.cfg\ Bots Up to 24 AI drivers\ Server OS Windows (Linux only through Wine) Event types - Racing - Derby - Derby Deathmatch - Team Derby - Team Race - Elimination Race - Cup mode Game facts from Bugbear’s server setup guide and Wreckfest update notes, checked in October 2026. - DDoS protection - 20 game server locations ## Wreckfest plans are being prepared Tell us your grid size, event types and mods, and our team will reply with the options. Or open a ticket and we will let you know when the plans are online. [Contact sales](https://hyperdc.com/contact-us) [Open a ticket](https://hyperdc.com/support/new-ticket) ## How big should a Wreckfest server be? A full grid is 24 cars. Players, AI bots and heavy damage settings decide the load. | Feature | **Small lobby** Up to 8 drivers | Recommended **Standard** Up to 16 drivers | **Full grid** Up to 24 drivers | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Memory (RAM)Memory for the track, the cars and their damage. | 2 GB | 3 GB | 4 GB | | CPU coresThe server runs the race on its main thread; fast cores keep collisions and bots smooth. | 2 | 2 | 3 | | Disk spaceThe server download is about 6 GB; leave room for Workshop mods and logs. | 15 GB | 15 GB | 20 GB | | AI botsBots fill the grid and are removed automatically when human drivers join. | Fill the grid | Fill empty places | Make room for players | | Typical use | Friends racing together | A regular race night | Full derbies and cups | - ### Small lobby Up to 8 drivers Memory (RAM)Memory for the track, the cars and their damage. 2 GB\ CPU coresThe server runs the race on its main thread; fast cores keep collisions and bots smooth. 2\ Disk spaceThe server download is about 6 GB; leave room for Workshop mods and logs. 15 GB\ AI botsBots fill the grid and are removed automatically when human drivers join. Fill the grid\ Typical use Friends racing together - Recommended ### Standard Up to 16 drivers Memory (RAM)Memory for the track, the cars and their damage. 3 GB\ CPU coresThe server runs the race on its main thread; fast cores keep collisions and bots smooth. 2\ Disk spaceThe server download is about 6 GB; leave room for Workshop mods and logs. 15 GB\ AI botsBots fill the grid and are removed automatically when human drivers join. Fill empty places\ Typical use A regular race night - ### Full grid Up to 24 drivers Memory (RAM)Memory for the track, the cars and their damage. 4 GB\ CPU coresThe server runs the race on its main thread; fast cores keep collisions and bots smooth. 3\ Disk spaceThe server download is about 6 GB; leave room for Workshop mods and logs. 20 GB\ AI botsBots fill the grid and are removed automatically when human drivers join. Make room for players\ Typical use Full derbies and cups Bugbear publishes no server hardware figures, only bandwidth advice: on a slow upload, start with about 8 drivers. These are starting points. ## Events, rules and admin Everything a Wreckfest server reads from server\_config.cfg and the chat commands that change it live. ### Event rotation Add el\_add lines to build a rotation of tracks and modes, switch it with /eventloop, and let players vote on the next track. ### Race rules Set laps, time limit, damage from normal to extreme, car class or car limits, weather and the grid order. ### AI bots Add bots with bots= or /bot at novice, amateur or expert level; they leave when players join. ### Cup mode Carry points over several events with cup\_mode=1 and manage the cup with /cupon, /cupoff and /cupreset. ### Admins and moderators List admins in admin\_steam\_ids, or promote players in game with /admin and /op. Kick, ban and restart from the chat. ### Workshop mods List mod folders on the mods line and copy them from the Workshop content folder into the server’s mods folder. ## Set up your Wreckfest server Four steps to the first green light. 1. ### Pick a grid size Up to 24 drivers: choose the column for your lobby. 2. ### Pick a location Choose the one closest to your players from our 20 game server locations. 3. ### Build your event list Edit server\_config.cfg: name, password, admins, tracks, modes and bots, plus el\_add lines for the rotation. 4. ### Invite your drivers Drivers find the server in the in-game server browser and join the lobby. ## Other game servers you might like ### Wreckfest 2 Community races for 24 drivers with playlists and cups. 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Up to 24, set with max\_players. Bugbear advises raising the limit only as far as the upload bandwidth allows. ### Which file holds the settings? At the first start, initial\_server\_config.cfg is copied to server\_config.cfg, which is the file the server reads. Edit server\_config.cfg for the name, password, track, game mode, bots, damage, car restrictions and weather. ### How do I set up a track rotation? Add one el\_add line per event to server\_config.cfg and turn the rotation on or off with /eventloop. Track voting lets players choose the next event. ### Which admin commands are there? In chat: /kick, /ban, /bansteamid, /unban, /restart, /bot, /op, /admin, /password, /servername and /eventloop, among others. In the server console, list, bans, tracks, gamemodes and cars show what is available. ### How do I add admins? Put their SteamID64s into admin\_steam\_ids in server\_config.cfg, or promote players in game with /admin or /op for moderators. ### Can I use Workshop mods? Yes. Enable the mods line in server\_config.cfg and list the mod folders, then copy them from the Workshop content folder into the server’s mods folder. Check each mod’s notes on whether players need it too. ### What is cup mode? Cup mode, turned on with cup\_mode=1, carries points over several events. Admins control it with /cupon, /cupoff, /cupreset and point adjustments. ### Can I keep random players out? Set a password in server\_config.cfg or with /password, and set exclude\_from\_quickplay=1 so Quick Match does not send players to your server. ### Does the server run on Linux? The server is built for Windows. Community setups run it on Linux with Wine and a virtual display, which Bugbear does not support. ## Ready to start your engines? Tell us your grid size and event types, and we will help you pick the right Wreckfest server. See plans [Contact sales](https://hyperdc.com/contact-us) --- Source: \ Updated: 2026-10-09