Nightingale Dedicated Server Setup 2025

Nightingale is a Victorian gaslamp fantasy survival game with dedicated server support added in July 2025. Travel between magical portals and build in a beautifully stylized world.

Prerequisites

Hardware Requirements

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	4 cores @ 2.8 GHz	6 cores @ 3.2 GHz
RAM	8 GB	16 GB
Storage	30 GB SSD	60 GB NVMe SSD
Network	50 Mbps upload	100 Mbps upload
OS	Windows 10/11 64-bit	Windows Server 2019/2022

Step 1: Install SteamCMD

SteamCMD is Valve's command-line tool for downloading game server files.

Windows Setup

1. Download SteamCMD from Valve's website
2. Extract to a folder (e.g., C:\steamcmd)
3. Run steamcmd.exe

Linux Setup (Ubuntu/Debian)

# Update packages
sudo apt-get update

# Install dependencies
sudo apt-get install lib32gcc-s1 libc6-i386

# Download SteamCMD
mkdir ~/steamcmd
cd ~/steamcmd
wget https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/client/installer/steamcmd_linux.tar.gz
tar -xvzf steamcmd_linux.tar.gz

Step 2: Download Nightingale Server

Launch SteamCMD and run the following commands:

# Set installation directory
force_install_dir C:\NightingaleServer  # Windows
# force_install_dir ~/nightingaleserver  # Linux

# Login anonymously
login anonymous

# Download Nightingale server files
app_update [APP_ID] validate

# Exit SteamCMD
quit

Step 3: Configure Server

Navigate to your server directory and create configuration files:

Server Configuration File

Create ServerSettings.ini in server root:

[ServerSettings]
# Server identification
ServerName="My Nightingale Server"
ServerPassword=""
AdminPassword="your_admin_password"

# Player settings
MaxPlayers=8  # Nightingale supports up to 8 players
ReservedSlots=1  # Keep open for friends

# Gameplay settings
GameMode=Survival  # PvE, PvP, or Mixed
Difficulty=Normal
DayLengthSeconds=3600  # 60 minute days
NightLengthSeconds=3600  # Extended nights for atmosphere

# Gaslamp mechanics
GaslightDrainRate=1.0  # Gaslamp fuel consumption
MaxGaslightRadius=150  # Light influence distance

World Generation

[WorldSettings]
# World size
WorldSize=large  # Nightingale worlds can be extensive

# Biome diversity
BiomeDistribution=balanced  # Mix of fantasy environments

# Realm configuration
RealmSize=medium  # Size of magical areas
PortalDensity=normal  # Density of magical portals

PvP Configuration

[PvPSettings]
# PvP rules
PvPEnabled=false  # Default: PvE survival
PvPDamageModifier=1.0  # Standard damage
FriendlyFire=true  # Can allies damage each other?
PlayerDropsItems=true  # Loot on death

Step 4: Launch Server

Windows Launch

Create batch file start_server.bat:

@echo off
cd C:\NightingaleServer
start NightingaleServer.exe -log -Port=27015

Linux Launch

Create shell script start_server.sh:

#!/bin/bash
cd ~/nightingaleserver
./NightingaleServer -log -Port=27015

Step 5: Port Forwarding

Open the following ports on your router and firewall:

Port	Protocol	Purpose
27015	UDP	Game Port
27016	UDP	Query Port
27017	TCP	Web Interface (if available)

Windows Firewall

New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Nightingale UDP 27015" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 27015 -Protocol UDP -Action Allow
New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Nightingale UDP 27016" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 27016 -Protocol UDP -Action Allow
New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Nightingale TCP 27017" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 27017 -Protocol TCP -Action Allow

Linux Firewall (UFW)

sudo ufw allow 27015/udp
sudo ufw allow 27016/udp
sudo ufw allow 27017/tcp
sudo ufw enable

Server Features

Nightingale Unique Mechanics

Performance Optimization

Resource Management

• Gaslamp Settings: Adjust light radius and drain rate for player count
• Entity Count: Limit decorative objects in busy areas
• Lighting Quality: Balance visuals vs. performance
• Portal Transitions: Optimize loading when moving between realms

Network Settings

• Upload Speed: 100 Mbps minimum recommended for 8 players
• Tick Rate: Maintain stable server tick rate
• Packet Size: Adjust based on player connections
• QoS: Prioritize game traffic on network

Administrative Tools

In-Game Commands

Command	Description	Usage
/kick	Remove player from server	/kick [PlayerName]
/ban	Ban player from server	/ban [PlayerName] [Duration]
/tp	Teleport to coordinates	/tp [X] [Y] [Z]
/give	Spawn item for player	/give [PlayerName] [ItemID] [Amount]
/time	Change time of day	/time [0-24]
/weather	Change weather conditions	/weather [Condition]
/portal	Open specific portal	/portal [PortalID]

Configuration Access

• Admin Password: Required for elevated commands
• RCON: Remote admin via console tools
• Web Interface: Browser-based management panel
• Chat Moderation: Mute and ban problematic players

Troubleshooting

Frequently Asked Questions

Next Steps

• Review hardware requirements
• Configure server settings
• Set up multiplayer games
• Visit Steam Store Page