{
  "Version": 1,
  "DeploymentId": "0.10.0.0.251-master-9f800c33",
  "ServerDescription_Persistent": {
    "PersistentServerId": "1B80182E460F727CEA080C8EEBB1EA0A",
    "InviteCode": "d6221bb7",
    "IsPasswordProtected": false,
    "Password": "",
    "ServerName": "",
    "WorldIslandId": "DB57768A8A7746899683D0EEE91F97BF",
    "MaxPlayerCount": 4,
    "UserSelectedRegion": "EU",
    "P2pProxyAddress": "192.168.31.49",
    "UseDirectConnection": false,
    "DirectConnectionServerAddress": "",
    "DirectConnectionServerPort": 7777,
    "DirectConnectionProxyAddress": "0.0.0.0",
    "AutoLoadLatestBackupIfHasBroken": true
  }
}

{
  "Version": 1,
  "WorldDescription": {
    "IslandId": "DB57768A8A7746899683D0EEE91F97BF",
    "WorldName": "isp",
    "CreationTime": 6.3905278455349005e+17,
    "WorldPresetType": "Medium",
    "WorldSettings": {
      "BoolParameters": {
        "{\"TagName\": \"WDS.Parameter.Coop.SharedQuests\"}": true,
        "{\"TagName\": \"WDS.Parameter.EasyExplore\"}": false
      },
      "FloatParameters": {
        "{\"TagName\": \"WDS.Parameter.MobHealthMultiplier\"}": 1,
        "{\"TagName\": \"WDS.Parameter.MobDamageMultiplier\"}": 1,
        "{\"TagName\": \"WDS.Parameter.ShipsHealthMultiplier\"}": 1,
        "{\"TagName\": \"WDS.Parameter.ShipsDamageMultiplier\"}": 1,
        "{\"TagName\": \"WDS.Parameter.BoardingDifficultyMultiplier\"}": 1,
        "{\"TagName\": \"WDS.Parameter.Coop.StatsCorrectionModifier\"}": 1,
        "{\"TagName\": \"WDS.Parameter.Coop.ShipStatsCorrectionModifier\"}": 0
      },
      "TagParameters": {
        "{\"TagName\": \"WDS.Parameter.CombatDifficulty\"}": {
          "TagName": "WDS.Parameter.CombatDifficulty.Normal"
        }
      }
    }
  }
}

For self-hosting (game client + server on same machine): min 16 GB RAM for the client, plus 8 GB more (24 GB total recommended). SSD strongly recommended. Share your experience on Discord or email support@playwindrose.com.

Verify game files in Steam. Update GPU drivers. Update your OS. Add firewall/antivirus exceptions for WindroseServer.exe. Restart PC and router.

Currently Windows-only, unfortunately.

You can install and update the Windrose Dedicated Server using SteamCMD, which is the recommended method for headless environments, remote servers, and automation setups.

Step-by-step setup

1. Install SteamCMD on your system (available for Windows and Linux from Valve’s official resources)
2. Launch SteamCMD
3. Run the following commands:

force_install_dir "C:\Game_Servers\Windrose_Server"
login anonymous
app_update 4129620 validate
quit

Explanation of commands

force_install_dir — Specifies the directory where the server files will be installed. You can replace this with any valid path.

login anonymous — Logs into Steam anonymously. The dedicated server does not require a purchased copy of the game to install.

app_update 4129620 validate — Downloads and installs the latest version of the Windrose Dedicated Server. The validate flag ensures all files are correctly downloaded and not corrupted.

quit — Exits SteamCMD once the installation is complete.

Updating the server

To update the server later, simply rerun:

app_update 4129620 validate

This will download only the changed files and keep your server up to date.

Ports are dynamically assigned via NAT punch-through. Ensure your router supports UPnP. Disable proxy/VPN temporarily if connections fail.

If you are self-hosting from the game client, your saves are stored inside your AppData folder.

To access it:

1. Press Win + R
2. Paste the following path:

   %localappdata%\R5\Saved\

3. Press Enter

You should now see the SaveProfiles folder. Inside, open your %YOUR_STEAM_ID% folder. Depending on your game version and migration state, you may see the following folders:

• RocksDB — old main saves before update 0.10.0.5.120
• %YOUR_STEAM_ID%_Backups — old backups before update 0.10.0.5.120
• RocksDB_v2 — new runtime folder used while the game is running to store required runtime files after update 0.10.0.5.120. DO NOT TOUCH IT.
• RocksDB_v2_Backups — new backups after update 0.10.0.5.120

Because of the various situations currently possible, you first need to determine where your actual saves are located:

• Whether the game was updated
• Whether the world was launched after the update
• Whether migration already happened
• Whether backups were already created

In most cases, if you updated the game and launched it at least once, migration should happen automatically and your saves should appear inside RocksDB_v2_Backups. If not, they should be stored in RocksDB.

If you experience any issues with this process, refer to the Save Issues FAQ section.

Dedicated Server Saves

If you are using a dedicated server, save files are stored inside the dedicated server directory:

Windrose Dedicated Server\R5\Saved\SaveProfiles\Default\

The same folder logic applies here as well. However, dedicated servers only use the Worlds folder, since they store only world-related data and do not store player character data here.

Transferring Saves From Client → Dedicated Server

STEP 1 — Locate Your World Save

Depending on your platform and migration state, your saves may be located in either:

• RocksDB (old main saves before update 0.10.0.5.120)
• RocksDB_v2_Backups (usually contains migrated backups, new backup folder after update 0.10.0.5.120)

Refer to Where Are My Saves Stored? if you are unsure which folder contains your actual saves.

Steam:

OR

(look for the _Latest backup if applicable)

Epic Games Store:

OR

(look for the _Latest backup if applicable)

Stove:

OR

(look for the _Latest backup if applicable)

STEP 2 — Copy the World Folder

Example (or similarly inside RocksDB_v2_Backups\{GameVersion}\Worlds\):

Copy the entire WorldID folder.

STEP 3 — Paste It Into the Dedicated Server

Paste the copied folder into (or similarly inside RocksDB_v2_Backups\{GameVersion}\Worlds\):

STEP 4 — Set Correct WorldIslandID

Open ServerDescription.json, find "WorldIslandID", and set its value to the exact name of the copied world folder. Example:

"WorldIslandID": "EC10598E83A14ED04D9C44CBFBF3F4B1"

Save the file.

STEP 5 — Launch the Dedicated Server

Start the server and verify that the world loads correctly.

Transferring Saves From Dedicated Server → Client

The process is essentially the same, but reversed.

STEP 1 — Locate the Dedicated Server World Save

Navigate to:

Locate the correct WorldID folder. You may also need to check RocksDB_v2_Backups depending on the server version and migration state.

STEP 2 — Copy the World Folder

Copy the entire WorldID folder from the dedicated server.

STEP 3 — Paste It Into the Client Save Folder

Steam / EGS:

Stove:

You may also choose to place it inside RocksDB_v2_Backups\{GameVersion}\Worlds if you are working with migrated saves.

STEP 4 — Launch the Game

Start Windrose normally through Steam / EGS / Stove. If prompted about save conflicts, choose local saves. This prevents cloud data from overwriting the transferred save.

You cannot launch the dedicated server from the main game folder. The WindowsServer folder there serves a different role — it’s a complementary part of the client. If you launch it from the game folder, the client will shut it down. However, if you copy that folder to any other location, it works as a proper dedicated server.

In ServerDescription.json, change the WorldIslandId field to the ID of the world you want to load, then save the file and launch the server.

Depending on whether you updated to 0.10.0.5.120 or not, world folders may be located in:

or

Absolutely! The game version and the dedicated server version should match; otherwise, bugs may occur. So when your game client has been updated, make sure to update the dedicated server files, too. To do so:

1. Download and install the latest game update.
2. Take the files from the WindroseServer folder inside the game files and move them to wherever you want to store your new dedicated server.
3. Take your old saves from the previous dedicated server’s R5\Saved folder and place them in the new dedicated server’s R5\Saved folder.
4. Launch the new dedicated server as usual.

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