The Complete Guide to V Rising Server Hosting in 2026

Why Host Your Own V Rising Server?

V Rising is one of those games that just clicked with a lot of people -- vampire survival with genuinely good combat, castle building that actually matters, and boss fights worth talking about. Stunlock Studios hit 1.0 in May 2024, followed up with the Invaders of Oakveil expansion in April 2025 (which added an entire new region to explore), and then announced in March 2026 that they're moving on to a new project set in the same universe. So the game is effectively feature-complete now, and honestly? That's not a bad thing. The community is still active, the modding scene keeps growing, and you're not going to log in one day to find a patch broke your entire server config.

Running your own dedicated server is the way to go if you're serious about V Rising. Here's what you get over official servers or local hosting:

• Full control over settings -- tweak everything from game mode (PvP, PvE, Full Loot) to day/night cycle length, castle limits, clan sizes, resource rates, and difficulty presets.
• 24/7 availability -- your server runs independently of anyone's PC, so the world is always online for your group.
• Consistent performance -- dedicated hardware means you're not competing with your gaming client for resources.
• Mod support -- install and manage server-side mods using BepInEx and the Thunderstore community (200+ mods and counting).
• Admin tools -- full RCON access, admin commands, and player management to keep things running smoothly.

What to Look for in a V Rising Server Host

V Rising is demanding, especially as player counts climb and castles spread across the map. Not all hosts handle it well. Here's what actually matters:

Hardware Performance

V Rising relies heavily on single-thread CPU performance. The server processes game logic, physics, and entity updates sequentially, so fast clock speed matters more than core count. You want a host running modern AMD Ryzen or Intel processors with strong single-thread performance.

RAM matters just as much. Base server requirements sit around 6-8 GB, but with active players building castles and the world fully loaded, you really want 10 GB or more. Servers running mods or large player counts can easily push 12-16 GB.

NVMe SSD storage is non-negotiable. V Rising autosaves frequently, and traditional HDDs will cause noticeable lag spikes during writes.

Included Resources

This is where a lot of hosts get sneaky. They'll advertise a low price but include 2-4 GB of RAM, then charge extra for upgrades that should have been included from the start. Every LOW.MS V Rising plan includes 10 GB of RAM, 2 CPU threads, and 10 GB of NVMe SSD storage as standard -- no surprise upgrade costs.

Network Quality

Low latency and DDoS protection are essential. V Rising uses UDP for game traffic, so network routing quality directly affects how combat and movement feel. Pick a host with data centres close to your player base.

Control Panel and Management

A decent control panel saves you hours. The things I'd consider essential:

• File manager for editing configuration files
• One-click server restarts
• Console access for real-time monitoring
• Automated backup management
• Easy server updates via Steam

Support Quality

When something breaks at 11pm on a Saturday, you want support staff who actually understand game servers -- not a generic VPS provider reading from a script.

V Rising Server Hosting Costs in 2026

Prices vary a lot depending on provider, slot count, and what's actually included. Here's roughly what you'll see across the market:

Watch out: always check included RAM when comparing prices. A lot of budget providers quote prices with only 2-4 GB of RAM, which isn't enough. A fair comparison should factor in the cost of upgrading to at least 8-10 GB.

For current LOW.MS pricing, check the V Rising server hosting page. Every plan comes with 10 GB of RAM as standard, so you're getting a server that actually performs without hidden costs.

Setting Up Your V Rising Server

Once you've ordered your server, setup is pretty straightforward:

Step 1: Initial Configuration

Open your server's configuration files through the control panel. The two you'll want to look at first:

• ServerHostSettings.json -- server name, description, password, and networking options.
• ServerGameSettings.json -- game mode, difficulty preset, clan size, and castle limits.

For a full walkthrough of every setting, see our V Rising Server Configuration Guide.

Step 2: Admin Setup

Add your Steam ID to the adminlist.txt file so you can manage things in-game via console commands -- kicking, banning, broadcasting messages, scheduling shutdowns, that sort of thing.

Step 3: Connect and Test

Start the server, give it a few minutes to fully initialise, then connect via the in-game server browser, direct connect with your IP and port, or through the Steam server browser.

Step 4: Invite Your Community

Share the server details with your group. If you've set a password, distribute it through whatever channel you trust.

For the full step-by-step, see our Getting Started with Your V Rising Dedicated Server guide.

Optimising Your Server

Here are things that actually make a difference:

Choose the Right Game Mode

This shapes the entire experience, so get it right early:

• PvE works best for groups focused on co-op exploration, castle building, and boss progression.
• Standard PvP adds player combat while limiting castle raiding to specific time windows.
• Full Loot PvP is the high-stakes option -- lose a fight, lose your inventory.

Set Appropriate Castle Limits

Castles are the single biggest factor in server performance. Each active castle eats memory and CPU even when its owner is offline. For servers with 20+ players, I'd recommend limiting CastleLimit to 1-2 per player. Your server will thank you.

Configure the Day/Night Cycle

The default 18-minute cycle works well for most groups. Extend it for more immersive gameplay, shorten it for faster-paced servers. PvP servers often benefit from longer nights since nighttime is when vampires hit hardest.

Enable RCON for Remote Management

RCON lets you manage the server without being logged into the game. Invaluable for scheduling restarts, making announcements, and keeping an eye on things remotely.

Plan Your Backup Strategy

Enable automated daily backups through the control panel. Create manual backups before major config changes or game updates -- it takes seconds and can save you hours of headache.

Mods: Extending V Rising with BepInEx

The modding scene has grown a lot since 1.0, and with the game now feature-complete, mod compatibility is more stable than it's been at any point during development. Mods are installed via BepInEx, with Thunderstore as the main community hub.

Popular categories:

• Quality of Life -- auto-sort inventory, improved map features, better notifications
• Admin Tools -- enhanced server management, player tracking, automated announcements
• Gameplay Tweaks -- adjusted progression rates, rebalanced abilities, new crafting recipes
• Content Additions -- new items, structures, and gameplay mechanics

Always test mods on a backup before deploying to your main server, and keep them updated to versions compatible with your current V Rising build. The Oakveil expansion changed enough under the hood that some older mods needed updates -- most have been patched by now, but check the mod pages before installing.

Crossplay: PC and PS5

V Rising is on both PC (Steam) and PlayStation 5. PC and PS5 servers are separate -- there's no crossplay. If your community spans both platforms, you'd need a server for each.

Within PC, there are no barriers. Any PC player can join any PC server regardless of hardware.

Getting Started with LOW.MS

Visit the V Rising server hosting page to see plans and pricing. Slot options range from 10 to 60 players, and every plan includes 10 GB of RAM as standard. Optional upgrades are available for additional RAM, premium CPU performance, and a dedicated IP if you need them.

Our support team can help with setup, configuration, and troubleshooting. We also have a full V Rising knowledgebase covering server configuration, getting started, troubleshooting, and specifics like setting max clan size.