

As soon as you have defined the desired server configuration, you can save the setting via the “ Save” button. In the right window you can go wild and define individual values for PvE, PvP, game world, etc. In the “ General” tab, you can also assign a name and password for your server and choose whether or not the game should be paused in case there are no active players. With the former option, you also have the choice between the different available worlds - whether scenario, star system, alien planet, or empty world. First, select whether you are creating an entirely new dedicated Space Engineers server (“New Game”) or using an existing save state (“Saved Worlds”). The important parameters for the first start can be found in the Server Settings.

Besides, since the technical requirements are very specific, due to many moving and interacting objects with real-time physics, it requires a very powerful PC, even if you plan to only have two to four players.

The latter problem also exists in option number two: If you host the game on your own PC, the Space Engineers server will only be available when your device is turned on. Besides, you won’t have control over whether and when the server is online.

However, in this case you won’t have any decision-making power about the game world’s texture or the use of mods. The simplest solution for a shared Space Engineers adventure is undoubtedly the first option: You choose a suitable, freely accessible server and join it together, without having to worry about hosting.
