LEAP server hosting for your own battles
Run LEAP matches on your own terms. The free LEAP Server tool from Blue Isle Studios lets you choose maps and mutators, run modded matches, name your admins and manage the server from a web console.
- Free LEAP Server tool (SteamCMD app 906940)
- Your map list, mutators and player limit
- Modded matches with LEAP’s user content
- Admins by Steam ID and a web console
- Players
- Mode default or MaxPlayersOverride
- PortsSet with PORT and QUERYPORT when the server starts.
- 7777 UDP · 27015 (query)
- ConfigIn LEAP/Saved/Config: name, region, password, map list, mods, mutators, admins and anti-cheat.
- Game.ini
- Remote admin
- Web console, port 8000 by default
- Game modes
- Base Control · TDM · CTF · KOTH · VIP · Horde
- Server software
- Windows and Linux
Game modes
- Base Control
- TDM
- CTF
- KOTH
- VIP
- Horde
- Mutators
Game facts from the developer-pinned LEAP server guide on Steam, SteamCMD data and playleap.com, checked in October 2026.
- DDoS protection
- 20 game server locations
LEAP plans are being prepared
Tell us your player count, modes 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 LEAP server be?
LEAP is built for large battles with vehicles and jetpacks. Player count and the game mode set the load.
Find your size
| Feature |
Small
Up to 16 players
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Recommended Medium
Up to 32 players
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Large battles
Up to 60 players
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|---|---|---|---|
| Memory (RAM)Working memory for the world, the players and every mod. Leave headroom: memory use grows as players explore. | 4 GB | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| CPU coresThe game simulates the world mostly on one thread, so fast cores matter more than many cores. | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Disk spaceRoom for the game files, the world and its backups, plus updates and mods. | 20 GB | 25 GB | 30 GB |
| Game modeSmall team modes need less than Base Control battles with vehicles across a large map. | TDM, CTF, KOTH | VIP or Horde | Base Control |
| Typical use | A clan practice server | Community matches | Large modded battles |
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Small
Up to 16 players
- Memory (RAM)Working memory for the world, the players and every mod. Leave headroom: memory use grows as players explore.
- 4 GB
- CPU coresThe game simulates the world mostly on one thread, so fast cores matter more than many cores.
- 2
- Disk spaceRoom for the game files, the world and its backups, plus updates and mods.
- 20 GB
- Game modeSmall team modes need less than Base Control battles with vehicles across a large map.
- TDM, CTF, KOTH
- Typical use
- A clan practice server
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Recommended
Medium
Up to 32 players
- Memory (RAM)Working memory for the world, the players and every mod. Leave headroom: memory use grows as players explore.
- 6 GB
- CPU coresThe game simulates the world mostly on one thread, so fast cores matter more than many cores.
- 3
- Disk spaceRoom for the game files, the world and its backups, plus updates and mods.
- 25 GB
- Game modeSmall team modes need less than Base Control battles with vehicles across a large map.
- VIP or Horde
- Typical use
- Community matches
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Large battles
Up to 60 players
- Memory (RAM)Working memory for the world, the players and every mod. Leave headroom: memory use grows as players explore.
- 8 GB
- CPU coresThe game simulates the world mostly on one thread, so fast cores matter more than many cores.
- 4
- Disk spaceRoom for the game files, the world and its backups, plus updates and mods.
- 30 GB
- Game modeSmall team modes need less than Base Control battles with vehicles across a large map.
- Base Control
- Typical use
- Large modded battles
Blue Isle Studios publishes no server hardware figures; these starting points follow common practice for Unreal Engine shooters of this size.
Maps, mods and admin tools
Game.ini controls what your server plays and who runs it.
Map list
MapListConfig sets the maps and modes your server rotates through.
Mutators
MutatorList adds mutators that change the rules of your matches.
Mods
User-made content arrived with LEAP 1.0 in March 2023, with modded servers from day one; list mod IDs in ModIds.
Admins
Add admins by Steam ID to WhitelistedAdmins; they type /serverhelp in chat to see the admin commands.
Web console
WebServerPort, WebServerUsername and WebServerPass open a remote console in your browser; the port is 8000 by default.
Anti-cheat
bEnableAntiCheatForServer turns the anti-cheat on for your server.
Set up your LEAP server
Four steps from an empty server to the first jump.
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Pick modes and size
Decide which modes you play and how many players join, then pick a size from the table above.
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Pick a location
Choose the one closest to your players from our 20 game server locations.
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Edit Game.ini
Set ServerName, ServerRegion, a password, your map list, mods and admins in LEAP/Saved/Config.
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Join the server
Players find your server in the in-game server list by its name and region.
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Frequently asked questions
Can anyone host a LEAP server?
Yes. The LEAP Server tool is free on Steam as app 906940 and downloads with an anonymous SteamCMD login. Blue Isle Studios also lists partner hosts for private servers.
How many players can join?
Each game mode has its own default. Set MaxPlayersOverride in Game.ini to change it for your server.
Which ports does the server use?
The game port 7777 and the query port 27015, set with PORT and QUERYPORT when the server starts. The web console uses its own port, 8000 by default.
How do I add admins?
Add their Steam IDs to WhitelistedAdmins in Game.ini. In game, admins type /serverhelp in chat to see the commands they can use.
Can I run modded matches?
Yes. LEAP added user-made content with version 1.0 in March 2023, with support for modded servers, and Blue Isle says user mods work across platforms. List the mods in ModIds.
Which game modes can the server run?
Base Control, Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, King of the Hill, VIP and Horde, plus the Special Operations Horizon PvE mode. Set the rotation with MapListConfig.
How do I manage the server remotely?
Set WebServerPort, WebServerUsername and WebServerPass in Game.ini and open the web console in your browser.
Is LEAP still updated?
The last game and server build dates from June 2023. The game is still sold on Steam and Blue Isle ran community events into December 2025.
Ready to jump into battle?
Tell us your players, modes and mods, and we will help you pick the right LEAP server.