Space Engineers 2 Server Hosting
Early Access Alpha · Sandbox · Engineering
- REQUIRED: every player connects with the free SE2 Online tool, se2-online.yellow51.dev
- An always-on world for your crew, even when the host is offline
- Nightly offsite backups and DDoS mitigation included
Players must install SE2 Online to join (se2-online.yellow51.dev) · 48-hour free trial
Space Engineers 2 Server Rental: Plans and Prices
Renting a Space Engineers 2 server costs from $14.70 a month. We've hosted Space Engineers 2 servers since the game came out. All plans include DDoS mitigation, nightly backups, free web hosting, and 24/7 expert support. No hidden extras.
Ryzen & EPYC CPUs at 4.5 GHz. Right for most small crews.
Our fastest CPUs, 5.0 GHz+. For big grids, heavy physics and a full crew online, with the most headroom.
- Normal hardware, 4.5 GHz
- 9 GB RAM
- ~100 GB NVMe SSD
- DDoS mitigation
- Nightly Backups
- Free Web Hosting
- Normal hardware, 4.5 GHz
- 12 GB RAM
- ~100 GB NVMe Pro SSD (5x faster)Our faster NVMe drives. The world loads quicker and saves are less likely to cause a stutter.
- Above Normal CPU priorityYour game server is put ahead of routine background tasks, so the world responds faster and stays steadier during big builds and fights.
- DDoS mitigation
- Nightly Backups
- Free Web Hosting
- Normal hardware, 4.5 GHz
- 12 GB RAM
- ~100 GB NVMe Pro SSD (5x faster)Our faster NVMe drives. The world loads quicker and saves are less likely to cause a stutter.
- Above Normal CPU priorityYour game server is put ahead of routine background tasks, so the world responds faster and stays steadier during big builds and fights.
- DDoS mitigation
- Nightly Backups
- Free Web Hosting
- Extreme hardware, 5.0 GHz+Our fastest CPUs at 5.0 GHz+, for the most headroom with big builds and a full server.
- 9 GB RAM
- ~100 GB NVMe SSD
- DDoS mitigation
- Nightly Backups
- Free Web Hosting
- Extreme hardware, 5.0 GHz+Our fastest CPUs at 5.0 GHz+, for the most headroom with big builds and a full server.
- 12 GB RAM
- ~100 GB NVMe Pro SSD (5x faster)Our faster NVMe drives. The world loads quicker and saves are less likely to cause a stutter.
- Above Normal CPU priorityYour game server is put ahead of routine background tasks, so the world responds faster and stays steadier during big builds and fights.
- DDoS mitigation
- Nightly Backups
- Free Web Hosting
- Extreme hardware, 5.0 GHz+Our fastest CPUs at 5.0 GHz+, for the most headroom with big builds and a full server.
- 12 GB RAM
- ~100 GB NVMe Pro SSD (5x faster)Our faster NVMe drives. The world loads quicker and saves are less likely to cause a stutter.
- Above Normal CPU priorityYour game server is put ahead of routine background tasks, so the world responds faster and stays steadier during big builds and fights.
- DDoS mitigation
- Nightly Backups
- Free Web Hosting
Dial in exactly what you need.
- Choose your player slots
- Normal or Extreme hardware
- Your choice of RAM
- NVMe or NVMe Pro SSD
- CPU priority up to Realtime
- DDoS mitigation
- Nightly Backups
- Free Web Hosting
48-hour money-back guarantee on all plans.
48-Hour Free Trial
Full access. No restrictions. Try the complete service. If it isn't right for you, no charge and no questions asked.
Space Engineers 2 Screenshots
Everything You Need to Run Your Space Engineers 2 Server
Required: Connect With SE2 Online
⚠ Every player must use this tool to connect
Space Engineers 2 has no official multiplayer yet. You cannot join this server from the normal game menus. Every player, including you, must install the free SE2 Online plugin first.
Get SE2 Online: se2-online.yellow51.dev →- Go to se2-online.yellow51.dev and sign in with Steam. The site checks you own Space Engineers 2 before it lets you download. Set Game Details to public in your Steam privacy settings.
- Download the compiled plugin and extract it to a folder without spaces, such as
C:\SE2Online. - Add the Steam launch option (Space Engineers 2, Properties, Launch Options):
-allowMultiple -plugins:C:\SE2Online\Y51_SE2Online.dll. Using Pulsar? Follow the Pulsar steps on the SE2 Online site instead. - Launch the game through Steam, open Multiplayer from the main or pause menu and use direct connect with your server details from the Gamepanel.
Everyone on the server must run the same SE2 Online version as the server. SE2 Online is a free community project, not an official Keen Software House release.
Your Crew's World, Whenever They Play
When you host a session from your own PC, the world only exists while you are online. A dedicated server keeps your world running around the clock, so anyone in your crew can log in and carry on building, mining and engineering.
- A persistent world that stays on 24/7
- No waiting for the host to come online
- Worlds saved on the server
Backups You Can Rely On
Space Engineers 2 is still an Early Access Alpha, and updates can change how saves behave. Our backups mean a bad update or a corrupt save does not cost you your build.
- Nightly offsite backups at 4AM server time
- Manual backup and restore any time
- Moving an existing world over? Use FTP or the Gamepanel file manager, or open a ticket and we will help
Set Up the Server Your Way
The SE2 Online dedicated server is configured through a settings file. Our editors let you change it from the browser, with no remote desktop needed.
- GUI editor for common settings
- Text editor for anything else
- Live console for server commands
Full Control at Your Fingertips
Our custom-built Gamepanel puts every server function one click away. Start, stop, restart and monitor your server from any browser, with no SSH or technical knowledge required.
- Web-based live console and logs
- Commandline Manager for launch parameters
- Scheduled restarts and updates
One Subscription, Any Game
Don't cancel, just switch. Move your server to any of 250+ supported games whenever you like. Your slots and billing cycle carry over.
- 250+ games in the catalogue
- All slots and settings transfer
- No cancellation or new order needed
Why Host Your Space Engineers 2 Server With PingPerfect
Setup starts automatically as soon as your order is paid. Small games are ready in under a minute; big games with large downloads can take 10 minutes or more.
Ryzen & EPYC CPUs chosen for highest single-core speed. High-speed DDR5 RAM, picked for stability.
Real technicians, 24/7/365. Typical response under 10 minutes. Backed by 1,500+ knowledgebase articles.
Hand-picked gaming datacenters with low, stable ping, wherever your crew is based.
Every server comes with free web hosting. Build a community hub, forums, or announcements page.
Change the game your server runs at any time, no cancellation, no new order required
Nightly offsite backups at 4AM server time. Restore your progress if a save corrupts.
High-capacity, always-on DDoS mitigation, constantly updated to counter new attack vectors.
Backup, restore, wipe, automated updates, mod management, all in one fast, purpose-built panel.
Not happy within 48 hours? Full refund. No questions asked. Zero risk to try us.
Full file access via your preferred FTP client. Upload mods, configs, and plugins securely.
Datacenters chosen specifically for the lowest, most stable latency. Lag is our enemy too.
Rent a Space Engineers 2 Server or Host It Yourself?
You can run Space Engineers 2 yourself. Here's what that actually looks like next to a rented server.
About Space Engineers 2
Space Engineers 2 is a sandbox from Keen Software House about engineering, exploration and colonisation in a fully destructible universe. You become a pioneer in the Almagest system, building starships, stations and bases from a 25 cm unified grid on the new VRAGE3 engine.
The game entered Early Access on Steam on 27 January 2025 as a playable Alpha, and Keen expects it to stay in Early Access through 2027. Recent updates added rovers, automation, warheads and a Classic Survival Start (VS2.3, July 2026), followed by a performance and stability update in August 2026.
Keen's own multiplayer and dedicated servers are planned for later in Early Access, but they are not in the game yet. Until then, multiplayer comes from SE2 Online, a free, open source community plugin by yellow51. It adds a Multiplayer menu to the game, lets you host or join sessions and runs a headless dedicated server for a persistent world.
That is why every player has to install SE2 Online before joining a server like this one. It needs no license key, but it does need you to own Space Engineers 2 on Steam. SE2 Online is a community project and is not affiliated with Keen Software House.
Useful Space Engineers 2 Links
The tool every player needs, plus the official Space Engineers 2 pages.
Other Games You Might Like
Other sandbox, building and survival games we host. Switch anytime by submitting a ticket. Or take the Survival Game Bundle and switch between them yourself from the Gamepanel, with your saves kept.
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Rent a Space Engineers 2 server in any of them, including Sydney for Australian and New Zealand players. All locations include DDoS mitigation, nightly backups & 24/7 support.
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Space Engineers 2 Server Hosting FAQ
How do players connect to a Space Engineers 2 server?▾
Every player must use SE2 Online to connect. Space Engineers 2 has no official multiplayer yet, so the normal game menus cannot join a server. Get the free plugin from se2-online.yellow51.dev, add it to your Steam launch options (the site shows you how), launch the game and open Multiplayer.
Do I need to own Space Engineers 2 to play?▾
Yes. SE2 Online downloads are only unlocked for owners of Space Engineers 2 on Steam. Sign in with Steam on the SE2 Online site and make your Game Details public in your Steam privacy settings so it can verify your game. Your Steam password stays with Steam.
Is SE2 Online official?▾
No. It is a free, open source community project by yellow51 and is not affiliated with Keen Software House. Keen has said official co-op and large-scale multiplayer will arrive during Early Access, but it is not in the game yet.
Which Space Engineers 2 version does my server need?▾
At the time of writing, SE2 Online 0.15.0 supports Space Engineers 2 version 2.4.0.95. The server and every player must run the same SE2 Online version, so when a new release comes out, update the server and everyone's plugin together. Check se2-online.yellow51.dev for the current version.
Can I move my existing Space Engineers 2 world to PingPerfect?▾
Yes. Upload your world through FTP or the Gamepanel file manager. If you get stuck, open a ticket and our support team will help.
How do I change my server settings?▾
Server settings live in the server's settings file. Our Gamepanel has a GUI editor and a text editor for it, plus a live console, so you can change things from your browser.
Will my world be backed up?▾
Yes. We take offsite backups every night at 4AM server time, and you can back up and restore manually at any time. That matters in an Early Access Alpha, where updates can change how worlds behave.
How much does a Space Engineers 2 server cost?▾
Plans start from $14.70/month for 10 players with 9 GB RAM. For 15 players it's $36.72/month with 12 GB RAM, NVMe Pro storage and Above Normal CPU priority, or $42.25/month for 20 players with the same specs. Every plan is also available on our Extreme hardware, and all of them come with a 48-hour free trial.
How long has PingPerfect hosted Space Engineers 2 servers?▾
Since the game came out.
What payment methods are accepted?▾
- Credit and debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay, processed securely by Stripe
- PayPal
- Skrill, using your Skrill wallet or a bank transfer
Need another method? Contact us and we'll do our best.
What currencies does PingPerfect accept?▾
We natively support USD, GBP, and EUR. Other currencies work too — your bank may apply a small conversion fee.
What level of support is included?▾
All plans include 24/7/365 ticket support with a typical response under 10 minutes, plus 1,500+ knowledgebase articles. Platinum managed support is available as an optional upgrade. See our support levels page.
What hardware do you use?▾
Ryzen and EPYC CPUs for highest single-core performance, paired with DDR5 RAM chosen for stability. Full specs on our hardware page.
Can I migrate my existing server to PingPerfect?▾
Yes. Transfer via FTP/SFTP yourself, or open a support ticket and our team will walk you through it.
Start Your Space Engineers 2 Server Today
Setup starts as soon as your order is paid. Your crew connects with the free SE2 Online tool at se2-online.yellow51.dev. 48-hour money-back guarantee.