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Enshrouded Server Overloaded Fix - Enshrouded Wiki

Enshrouded Guide • Updated Jan 16, 2026

Enshrouded "Server Overloaded" Fix

When Enshrouded shows "Server Overloaded" or players rubberband, the server is running out of CPU time or memory. Use the steps below to stabilize the instance without wiping your world.

Known Issue (November 2024+): Since the November 2024 update, many players report "Server Overloaded" warnings even on powerful hardware (Ryzen 7, 32GB RAM) with low server utilization. This appears to be a server software optimization problem, not a hardware issue. Workarounds are limited.

Common Causes

Symptom Likely Cause Fix
Rubberbanding during combat CPU saturated from too many active regions Reduce slotCount and group players together
Server Overloaded warning Memory leak or long uptime Restart every 8-12 hours
Overloaded with few players Post-Nov 2024 optimization issues No fix yet - reduce slot count, frequent restarts
Slow interactions (chests, doors) Network buffer full or heavy save Lower player count, clear old backups, restart
Players far apart = lag Server loads multiple regions simultaneously Keep players in same biome when possible

Step-by-Step Fix

  1. Reduce slot count. Lower the max players in enshrouded_server.json and restart.
  2. Restart on a schedule. Voxel worlds leak memory over time. Schedule restarts every 8-12 hours.
  3. Verify resources. Compare your hardware to Enshrouded requirements.
  4. Check save load loops. If the log shows repeated save loads, follow Troubleshooting.
  5. Keep updates aligned. Update server and clients after patches to avoid performance regressions.

Config Example

{
  "name": "My Enshrouded Server",
  "slotCount": 12,
  "gamePort": 15636,
  "queryPort": 15637,
  "ip": "0.0.0.0",
  "saveDirectory": "./savegame"
}

Tip: If 12 players are spread across different biomes, the server effectively loads 12 worlds. Encourage grouping for large raids.

Keep Embervale smooth. Host your Enshrouded server with Supercraft for optimized CPU clocks and managed restarts.

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