The Isle server hosting for the Evrima branch
Run a The Isle server on Evrima, the branch Afterthought develops today. Set your own player limit, admins and password, add a join queue for busy times and decide on dynamic weather and the human mode.
- Official server (Steam app 412680), evrima branch
- Up to 100 players with MaxPlayerCount
- Admins by Steam ID, RCON and a join queue
- Dynamic weather and optional humans
- Players
- Up to 100 (MaxPlayerCount)
- PortsThe game port plus the RCON and queue ports used in community server templates; RCON and the queue only need ports when turned on.
- 7777 · RCON 9999 · queue 10000
- Branch
- evrima (Legacy is no longer updated)
- Config
- Game.ini
- Map
- Gateway
- Server software
- Windows and Linux
Options
- Evrima
- RCON
- Join queue
- Dynamic weather
- Human mode
- Gateway
Game facts from SteamCMD data, Afterthought’s Steam news and community server templates for Evrima, checked in October 2026.
- DDoS protection
- 20 game server locations
The Isle plans are being prepared
Tell us your player count and your server rules, and our team will reply with the options. Or open a ticket and we will let you know when the plans are online.
How much RAM does a The Isle server need?
Evrima servers hold up to 100 players on a large map with AI creatures. Player count is the main driver, so size for your busiest evening.
Find your size
| Feature |
Small
Up to 30 players
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Recommended Community
Up to 60 players
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Full server
Up to 100 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. | 8 GB | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| CPU coresThe game simulates the world mostly on one thread, so fast cores matter more than many cores. | 3 | 4 | 4+ |
| Disk spaceRoom for the game files, the world and its backups, plus updates and mods. | 40 GB | 50 GB | 60 GB |
| Join queuebQueueEnabled lets players wait in line when the server is full instead of retrying. | Usually not needed | Useful at peak times | Recommended |
| Typical use | A small community | An active public server | A full realism or roleplay server |
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Small
Up to 30 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.
- 3
- Disk spaceRoom for the game files, the world and its backups, plus updates and mods.
- 40 GB
- Join queuebQueueEnabled lets players wait in line when the server is full instead of retrying.
- Usually not needed
- Typical use
- A small community
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Recommended
Community
Up to 60 players
- Memory (RAM)Working memory for the world, the players and every mod. Leave headroom: memory use grows as players explore.
- 12 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.
- 50 GB
- Join queuebQueueEnabled lets players wait in line when the server is full instead of retrying.
- Useful at peak times
- Typical use
- An active public server
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Full server
Up to 100 players
- Memory (RAM)Working memory for the world, the players and every mod. Leave headroom: memory use grows as players explore.
- 16 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.
- 60 GB
- Join queuebQueueEnabled lets players wait in line when the server is full instead of retrying.
- Recommended
- Typical use
- A full realism or roleplay server
Afterthought publishes no server hardware figures; these starting points follow common practice for 100-player Unreal Engine servers. Busy evenings with full servers need the right column.
Evrima settings and admin tools
Game.ini holds the settings of an Evrima server; admins and remote tools keep it running smoothly.
Evrima, not Legacy
The server’s evrima branch receives Afterthought’s updates; the default Legacy branch dates from 2022 and is no longer updated.
Admins by Steam ID
Add admins with their Steam IDs to AdminsSteamIDs in Game.ini.
RCON
Turn on bRconEnabled with an RconPort and RconPassword to manage the server remotely.
Join queue
bQueueEnabled with its own QueuePort lets players wait in line for a free slot.
Weather and humans
Switch dynamic weather on or off with bServerDynamicWeather, and allow the human mode with bEnableHumans.
Password
Keep the server private with bServerPassword and ServerPassword.
Set up your The Isle server
Four steps from an empty island to your first herd.
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Pick a size
Choose from the table above for your busiest hours; up to 100 players fit on a server.
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Pick a location
Choose the one closest to your players from our 20 game server locations.
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Set up Game.ini
Set ServerName, MaxPlayerCount and your admins, then decide on RCON, the queue, weather and humans.
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Invite your players
Players switch The Isle to the evrima branch on Steam and find your server in the list.
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Learn moreFrequently asked questions
Evrima or Legacy: which server do I need?
Evrima. It is the branch Afterthought develops today, with patch 0.21 in August 2026 and monthly dev blogs. The default Legacy branch dates from 2022 and is no longer updated. Players must switch the game to the evrima branch on Steam too.
How many players can join a The Isle server?
Set MaxPlayerCount in Game.ini; community server templates allow 1 to 100, and the Steam store page speaks of servers for 100 players and more.
Which ports does the server use?
Community templates use 7777 for the game, 9999 for RCON and 10000 for the join queue. RCON and the queue only need their ports when you turn them on.
How do I add admins?
Add their Steam IDs to AdminsSteamIDs in Game.ini and restart the server.
Can I run the server with RCON?
Yes. Set bRconEnabled to true with an RconPort and RconPassword in Game.ini to manage the server with an RCON tool.
What does the join queue do?
With bQueueEnabled and a QueuePort, players who try to join a full server wait in line and get in when a slot frees up.
Can I turn humans or weather off?
Yes. bEnableHumans decides whether players may play as humans, and bServerDynamicWeather switches dynamic weather on or off.
Can I use mods?
Not yet. The Isle has no official mod support; Steam Workshop is listed only as a future goal on the store page.
Which species can players choose?
The roster changes with each Evrima patch. Recent updates added species such as Kentrosaurus, and the store page names Tyrannosaurus, Allosaurus and Dryosaurus among the playable dinosaurs.
Ready to rule the island?
Tell us your player count and rules, and we will help you pick the right The Isle server.