Confirmed record
What the current sources confirm
- Official documentation says the Dedicated Server tool is installed from the Tools category in the Steam Library.
- The official instructions say to launch the server executable directly, rather than use the Steam client's Play button.
- The configuration file is created after the first start.
- The document says the current dedicated server supports Windows only. No Linux support date is published.
Do not assume
What this page does not confirm
- Final 1.0 rules, Linux instructions, cloud-host installation, troubleshooting not listed in the official steps, and exceptions not stated in this source package.
- Player experience, media claims, and community discussion do not replace the official facts in this package.
Review queue
When this record needs checking again
- Current source boundary: official knowledge base updated September 6, 2026.
- Review trigger: the October 15, 2026 official 1.0 update notes, knowledge-base article, or official in-game documentation.
- Keep unconfirmed details marked as unconfirmed; do not fill gaps with speculation, player posts, or older-version assumptions.