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Abiotic Factor Max Players Guide - 6, 12, 24 Player Setup

Abiotic Factor Guide • Updated Jan 11, 2026

Abiotic Factor Max Players Configuration

The official recommendation for Abiotic Factor is 6 players maximum. However, dedicated servers can be configured to support up to 24 players. This guide explains how to increase player limits.

⚠️ Important Warnings

  • Balance Issues: Game wasn't designed for more than 6 players. Resources deplete faster.
  • Performance: Higher player counts require significantly more resources.
  • Stability: Bugs and glitches more likely with 12+ players.

Player Count Comparison

PlayersRecommendedStabilityHardware Needed
6 Players✅ OfficialExcellentMinimum
12 Players⚠️ ExtendedGoodModerate
24 Players❌ ExperimentalPoorHigh Performance

Increasing Max Players

Step 1: Edit Server Configuration

Open your server's Game.ini file:

Windows

Location: C:\AbioticServer\AbioticServer\Saved\Config\WindowsServer\Game.ini

Linux

Location: ~/abioticserver/AbioticServer/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Game.ini

Step 2: Modify MaxPlayers Setting

Find and edit the MaxPlayers setting:

[/Script/AbioticFactor.AbioticFactorGameMode]
ServerName="My Abiotic Factor Server"
MaxPlayers=12  # Change this value
ServerPassword=""
AdminPassword="your_admin_password"

Step 3: Restart Server

  1. Stop your server gracefully
  2. Save any pending data
  3. Restart server with new configuration
  4. Verify player limit in server browser

Hardware Requirements by Player Count

Players RAM CPU Storage Network
6 Players 8 GB 4 cores @ 3.0 GHz 10 GB SSD 50 Mbps
12 Players 16 GB 6 cores @ 3.5 GHz 15 GB NVMe SSD 75 Mbps
24 Players 32 GB 8 cores @ 3.5+ GHz 20 GB NVMe SSD 100 Mbps upload

Game Balance Considerations

Resource Depletion

  • 6 Players: Resources replenish at balanced rate
  • 12 Players: Resources deplete 2x faster than designed
  • 24 Players: Resources deplete 4x faster than designed

Progression Speed

  • Research: Completes faster with more players
  • Crafting: Can overwhelm limited crafting stations
  • Anomalies: May be trivialized with too many players

Recommendation: Consider using resource multipliers in server config to offset faster depletion:

ResourceGatherMultiplier=1.5  # 50% more resources

Performance Optimization for High Player Counts

CPU Optimization

  • Single-Thread Performance: Abiotic Factor is CPU-intensive
  • Set Process Priority: High priority for server process
  • Disable Background Services: Minimize other CPU usage

Network Configuration

  • Upload Speed: Minimum 100 Mbps for 24 players
  • QoS Settings: Prioritize game traffic
  • Server Location: Central location reduces latency

Storage Performance

  • NVMe SSD: Highly recommended for 12+ players
  • Separate Drives: OS and server files on different drives
  • Regular Cleanup: Remove old save files to maintain performance

Common Issues with High Player Counts

Players getting disconnected?

Check your upload bandwidth. 24 players require 100+ Mbps. Reduce player count or upgrade connection.

Server lag spikes?

CPU likely overloaded. Reduce player count or upgrade to better single-thread performance CPU.

Resources disappearing too quickly?

This is expected behavior. Increase resource spawn rate or reduce player count.

Crafting stations overloaded?

With 12+ players, consider adding more crafting stations to reduce queues.

Alternative Solutions

Multiple Servers

Run two 6-player servers instead of one 12-player server for better balance.

Resource Multipliers

Adjust resource spawn rates to compensate for faster depletion.

Scheduled Sessions

Run 12-player sessions at specific times rather than 24/7.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the max players supported?

24 players is maximum supported. Going higher requires mods and may cause crashes.

Should I play with 12+ players?

Only if you have a dedicated group and understand the balance issues. 6 players is best experience.

Can I change max players mid-game?

No, requires server restart. Save your game, modify config, and restart.

Next Steps

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