Wreckfest server hosting for races and demolition derbies
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
- Players
- Up to 24 (max_players)
- PortsBugbear’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
- ServerThe 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.
How big should a Wreckfest server be?
A full grid is 24 cars. Players, AI bots and heavy damage settings decide the load.
Find your size
| Feature |
Small lobby
Up to 8 drivers
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Recommended Standard
Up to 16 drivers
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Full grid
Up to 24 drivers
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|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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
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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
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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.
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Pick a grid size
Up to 24 drivers: choose the column for your lobby.
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Pick a location
Choose the one closest to your players from our 20 game server locations.
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Build your event list
Edit server_config.cfg: name, password, admins, tracks, modes and bots, plus el_add lines for the rotation.
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Invite your drivers
Drivers find the server in the in-game server browser and join the lobby.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there an official Wreckfest dedicated server?
Yes. Wreckfest Dedicated Server is a free tool, app 361580, installed with SteamCMD and an anonymous login; you do not need to own the game. It runs on Windows.
Which ports does the server use?
Bugbear’s setup guide lists UDP 27015, 27016 and 33540 and TCP 27015. 33540 is the game port; 27015 and 27016 are used for Steam and server queries.
How many drivers can join?
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.