Picking an Enshrouded hosting provider is simpler than for most games because Enshrouded has a hard 16-player cap and relatively straightforward server requirements. The differences between hosts come down to a few specific things. Here is what to actually look for, updated for Enshrouded 1.0, which came out on 15 October 2026.
What Matters for Enshrouded Specifically
Proton or Wine support on Linux. Enshrouded does not have a native Linux dedicated server, and the 1.0 build is still Windows only. The server binary is a Windows executable that needs Proton or Wine to run on Linux hardware. Some hosts handle this automatically. Others give you a VPS and leave you to figure out Proton yourself. If you are not comfortable setting up Proton on a headless Linux machine, you want a host that does it for you. One example of what can go wrong: in a container without a screen, Proton can stop at start with a "Video driver not supported" error before the game server even loads.
Enough RAM for the server and the Proton layer. Keen Games' dedicated server FAQ puts the server process at about 4.4 GB of RAM when idle, plus up to 100 MB per player, and says it should not use more than 6 GB in total. Those figures are from before 1.0. The 1.0 changelog says the memory needed for server and client communication went down, but Keen has not published new numbers. On Linux the Proton or Wine layer needs memory on top of that. So a plan with 4 GB is below Keen's own idle figure, and 8 GB is the first common tier above the 6 GB mark. The host should also let you upgrade later without losing the world. Our player limit and RAM guide goes through the numbers per group size.
Storage for the install, saves and backups. The 1.0 server files take about 8 GB on disk, according to Steam's depot data for the server (app 2278520). Keen's FAQ still says about 13 GB, a figure from before 1.0, and recommends 30 GB of free space. 1.0 also moved to a new save format with smaller files, but backups still add up. A host offering 10 GB leaves little room next to the 8 GB install, so Keen's 30 GB is still a sensible baseline.
Updates on patch day. The 1.0 server build went live on Steam less than three minutes after the game build. A server that has not updated shows a version mismatch in the server list for players on the new version, so check how quickly a host updates the server, or whether you can start the update yourself from the panel.
Region close to your players. Enshrouded is a cooperative PvE game, so latency tolerance is higher than for a competitive shooter. Still, 200ms of latency makes combat feel sluggish and building unresponsive. Pick a host with a region near your group.
What Does Not Matter Much
Chasing the highest clock. Keen's recommended specs ask for an Intel Core i7 at 3.2 GHz with 6 cores for 4 to 6 players, and a "stronger CPU" (3.7 GHz, 8 cores) for 16. Keen raises the core count as well as the clock, so do not pick on GHz alone.
"Unlimited" slots. The game caps at 16. A host advertising 32 or 64 slots for Enshrouded is selling you something the game cannot use.
Operating system choice. Since the server runs through Proton regardless, whether the host runs Ubuntu or Debian or another Linux distribution does not matter to you.
Provider Comparison
Space-Node
Five plans, each with DDoS protection, NVMe SSD storage and 2 backups:
- Ember: 4 GB RAM, 30 GB NVMe, up to 4 players, EUR 5.80 a month
- Flame: 8 GB RAM, 55 GB NVMe, up to 8 players, EUR 10.20 a month
- Beacon: 12 GB RAM, 80 GB NVMe, up to 16 players, EUR 15.80 a month
- Summit: 16 GB RAM, 105 GB NVMe, up to 16 players, EUR 20.50 a month
- Ancient: 24 GB RAM, 150 GB NVMe, up to 16 players, EUR 30.90 a month
These prices apply in Europe, Canada, Singapore, India and Australia. The two USA regions add EUR 0.10 per GB of RAM, so Flame is EUR 11.00 a month there. For 1.0 we recommend Flame as the starting plan: Ember's 4 GB is below Keen's idle figure, and 8 GB leaves room for Proton. You can upgrade between plans without losing your world.
Nine regions: Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Canada, USA (California), USA (Virginia), Singapore, India and Australia (Sydney). The servers run on shared AMD Ryzen 9 CPUs: 3900X-class in Europe, Canada and India, 7950X3D in the USA and 5950X in Singapore and Australia.
We run the Windows server through Proton on our Linux nodes and look after that layer, and the panel handles server management, so you do not need SSH access or Linux experience. The nine-region spread across Europe, North America, Asia and Australia also covers more ground than many game hosts.
Enshrouded server hosting at Space-Node
Self-Hosting on a VPS
If you already have Linux experience and want full control, rent a VPS and install the server yourself via SteamCMD. You handle Proton setup, updates, backups, and firewall configuration. This gives you the most flexibility but also the most work. Our Enshrouded Linux, Proton and Wine guide covers the setup.
A VPS with 8 GB of RAM typically runs EUR 8-15/mo depending on the provider and region. Add your time cost for setup and ongoing maintenance.
This is a good option for sysadmins who enjoy the process. It is a bad option for someone who just wants to play Enshrouded with friends and not debug Wine prefix issues at midnight.
Other Game Hosting Providers
Most established game hosting providers (Nitrado, Shockbyte, GPortal, etc.) offer Enshrouded as a one-click install. The experience varies:
- Some handle Proton/Wine transparently; others require manual configuration steps
- Pricing is generally comparable, EUR 5-20/mo depending on RAM tier
- Region availability differs significantly between providers
- Not all providers offer NVMe storage; some still run HDDs, which affects save load times
Check the specific provider's Enshrouded page for their current RAM tiers, storage amounts, and whether Proton setup is automated. Read their support forums or Discord to see how responsive they are when Enshrouded updates break the Proton layer, because that will happen.
Enshrouded Server Hosting in Australia
Space-Node has an Australian region in Sydney, and all five Enshrouded plans can be ordered there at the same prices as in Europe:
- Ember, 4 GB, up to 4 players: EUR 5.80 a month
- Flame, 8 GB, up to 8 players: EUR 10.20 a month
- Beacon, 12 GB, up to 16 players: EUR 15.80 a month
- Summit, 16 GB, up to 16 players: EUR 20.50 a month
- Ancient, 24 GB, up to 16 players: EUR 30.90 a month
Choose Australia in the region selector on the Enshrouded server hosting page and the order button switches to the Sydney product. In Sydney the plan selector lists an AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, shared like the CPU on all our game plans. DDoS protection, NVMe storage and 2 backups are included there too. As in the other regions, Flame is the plan we recommend to start with on 1.0.
How to Choose
For most people, the decision is straightforward:
- Do you want to manage Linux and Proton yourself? If no, use managed game hosting.
- How many players and how long will the world run? Start at 8 GB. Keen's own figures put an idle server above 4 GB, and 8 GB is the smallest step above Keen's 6 GB ceiling with room left for Proton.
- Where are your players? Pick the closest region. Europe, North America, Asia and Australia are the common splits.
- What is your budget? Enshrouded hosting is inexpensive compared to games like ARK or FiveM. Our 8 GB Flame plan is EUR 10.20 a month, and the 12 GB Beacon plan is EUR 15.80.
Start with a mid-tier plan and monitor your RAM usage over the first week. If you are consistently using 70%+ of your allocated RAM, upgrade. If you are sitting at 40%, you could save money by dropping a tier.
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