Hosting a Farming Simulator 25 server
Farming Simulator 25 from GIANTS Software is at its best as a shared farm, with friends splitting the fields, machines and money. A dedicated server keeps that farm running when the host player logs off, and up to 16 players can farm on one at the same time. The PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions support crossplay, so console friends can join a rented server too.
Running the server yourself is harder than for most games. The dedicated server is a Windows-only program, and it needs its own Farming Simulator 25 licence: one copy cannot run the server and join it at the same time. That second licence, plus a Windows machine left on all day, is why most farms rent a server instead.
What to compare
- The server's licence. Check whether the plan covers the game licence the server needs, so you are not buying a second copy on top.
- Player slots. Plans are sold by slots, up to 16. Pick the number of farmers you expect online at once.
- Mod uploads. Most farms run mods and custom maps. Look for easy uploads and a panel to switch mods on and off.
- CPU speed. Big maps, lots of vehicles and heavy mods lean on single-thread CPU speed.
- Savegame backups. Automatic backups mean a broken mod or a crash does not cost you the farm.
- Location. A datacentre near your players keeps machines, trailers and bales in sync.
See the current Farming Simulator 25 hosting deals for offers from listed providers. For a whole machine, see dedicated servers.
Farming Simulator 25 server hosting FAQ
Do I need a second copy of Farming Simulator 25 to run a server?
If you run the dedicated server yourself, yes. The server needs its own licence, separate from the copy you play on. When you rent, check whether the plan covers the server's licence.
How many players can join a Farming Simulator 25 server?
Up to 16 players on a dedicated server, as long as you rent enough slots.
Can PlayStation and Xbox players join a PC server?
Yes. The PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions of Farming Simulator 25 support crossplay, so all three can farm on the same server.
Can I run a Farming Simulator 25 server on Linux?
Not natively. The dedicated server is a Windows program, so self-hosting needs a Windows machine or Windows server.
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