Short answers to the questions people ask most about Rising World servers on PlayNHost. Each answer links to the full guide.
How do my friends join?
In Rising World, open Multiplayer and use the red button for connecting to an IP address. Paste the Server Address from the panel's Overview page, port included. How to join your Rising World server
Why is my server not in the server list?
Rising World's server list reads a server's details from a second port, one below the game port, and your server's address has one port. Connect by IP instead. Rising World server problems and fixes
Which platforms can play? Is there crossplay?
Rising World runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, and its Steam page lists Cross-Platform Multiplayer, so players on all three can join the same server. The developer lists no console version. How to invite friends to your Rising World server
Does every player need to own Rising World?
Yes. Rising World is a paid game, sold on Steam and as a standalone version in the developer's shop, and each player needs their own copy. You do not need a Steam account for the server itself: PlayNHost installs the Rising World dedicated server for you.
Does my server run the Java or the Unity version?
The current Rising World, built on Unity, which replaced the Java version on Steam on 31 January 2025. The server comes from Steam's normal branch, and the old Java version is not offered as a server type. Players on the "java - Legacy Version" beta branch must switch back to the normal version. How to update your Rising World server
How many players can join?
As many as the Settings_MaxPlayers line in server.properties allows. The panel has no player slot setting for Rising World. How many players can a Rising World server have?
How much RAM does it need?
PlayNHost measured about 308 MiB with nobody online and about 686 MiB while the first world was generated. The developer suggests 1 to 2 GB for small servers and 4 to 8 GB for more players. How much RAM does a Rising World server need?
How do I become admin?
Join the server, then type makeadmin and your player name in the panel's Console. How to become admin on your Rising World server
Why does a console command take so long?
Rising World's server console can take up to a minute to pick up a typed command. Type it once and wait. How to use the Console and commands on your Rising World server
How do I change the name or set a password?
Under Settings, Game Settings: Server Name and Server Password, then Restart now. How to change your Rising World server name and password
Can I switch between Survival and Creative?
Game Mode under Settings, Game Settings is only used when a new world is created, so changing it does nothing to a world that already exists. How to start a new world on your Rising World server
Can I bring my own world?
Yes. Zip the world folder, upload it into Worlds under Files, unzip it and set World Name to the folder name. How to upload your own Rising World world
Is my world backed up?
When your plan has backup slots, an Automatic backup runs every night, and you can take one any time on Backups. How to back up and restore your Rising World server
Does the server update itself?
Yes, at every start and restart while Auto Update is on, which it is by default. How to update your Rising World server
Can I use RCON?
No. RCON is not offered on Rising World servers at PlayNHost. The panel's Console takes the same commands. Can you use RCON on your Rising World server?
Should I restart the server regularly?
Yes. The developer recommends a restart at least every 24 hours. How to restart your Rising World server every day
