Windrose
Dedicated server hosting for Windrose.
Automatic setup after ordering, invite-code based access and backups.
It follows Steam updates automatically, so there is next to no maintenance on your side.
How many play comfortably depends on your world size, how much you have built, and the plan’s CPU cores and memory.
PRICING
Pricing Plans
Choose between monthly and annual billing. You can upgrade or downgrade at any time, paying only the difference.
Small
An entry plan to start easily with a small group
- 8 GB Memory
- 15 GB NVMe SSD
- vCPU 4 cores
- Backup 3 generations
Medium
The standard plan for playing with a few friends
- 12 GB Memory
- 15 GB NVMe SSD
- vCPU 5 cores
- Backup 3 generations
Large
For large groups and always-on operation
- 16 GB Memory
- 15 GB NVMe SSD
- vCPU 6 cores
- Backup 3 generations
TRANSPARENCY
Ending confusing pricing practices.
The game server hosting industry widely employs unclear pricing practices.
We refuse to accept this standard.
Confusing pricing
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✗Bargain first month, skyrocket next month Discounts like “50% off first month” make the base price look low, then rates multiply several times afterward.
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✗Forced long-term prepayment Advertised as “¥XXX/month” but that rate only applies when paying 12 months upfront—monthly billing costs significantly more.
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✗First-year pricing displayed prominently “First-year special” or “campaign pricing” is highlighted, while second-year rates and auto-renewal price changes are hidden.
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✗Cancellation fees and minimum terms Discounted contracts include early termination penalties, making it hard to leave when your needs change.
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✗Auto-renewal trap Auto-renewed at the discounted rate initially, but you wake up to find yourself charged 2-3x the regular price.
Clear and transparent pricing
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✓Listed price = Charged price The monthly/yearly rates shown on this page apply consistently. No hidden price increases.
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✓Monthly or annual—your choice Choose monthly billing without premium charges. Annual billing costs 10 months of monthly rates (save 2 months).
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✓Clear total pricing We show both tax-excluded and tax-included amounts, so you see exactly what you’ll pay before ordering.
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✓No cancellation fees · No minimum term When your needs change, cancel anytime. We never charge early termination fees.
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✓Prorated plan changes Upgrade or downgrade with prorated billing only. No need to “go big just in case.”
PAYMENT
We don’t store your card number.
Payments are processed by PayPal, Square and Stripe.
For card payments, the card number itself is held by our payment processor (Stripe), which is PCI DSS compliant. All we keep is the brand, last 4 digits and expiry date to identify the card, plus an encrypted token used for recurring billing.
With any payment method, we never store your card’s security code (CVV / CVC).
Stripe card payments support 3-D Secure, your card issuer’s cardholder authentication. VISA / Mastercard / JCB / American Express are accepted.
Here is exactly how each payment method is handled.
Stripe card payment (recurring; 3-D Secure supported)
PayPal (recurring)
Square (one-time)
Cancel or remove a payment method at any time
We issue an invoice about one week before the due date and email it to your registered address. For full details see Payment methods for usage fees →.
INFRASTRUCTURE
The unglamorous work of staying online.
Our servers are housed in a data centre with the following facilities.
Equipment is run with spares in place, so a single hardware failure does not take the service down.
Your data is held across multiple NVMe SSDs. If one drive fails, the data is not lost.
There is more than one route to the internet, so traffic keeps flowing even if one path goes down.
Battery units keep the power on during an outage, and we keep one more unit than strictly required — so power continues even if a unit fails.
For longer outages there is a generator on site. It takes over while the UPS bridges the gap.
PRICE BENCHMARK
Compared with the going rate for equivalent specs
For a comparable setup (8–12 GB class memory),
here is the going industry rate next to ours.
A standard host with equivalent specs
- 8–12 GB Memory
- Multiplayer ready
- Discounts / long contracts apply
Medium plan (most popular)
- 12 GB Memory (no extra charge)
- 8 players
- No setup or cancellation fee
That is about 44% below even the bottom of the range.
The larger Large plan gives you 16 GB for 10 players at $16.62/mo (excl. tax, incl. $18.28). On annual billing that works out at $14.74/month (excl. tax).
※ The “industry rate” is an approximation based on the published prices of major game server hosts for comparable memory configurations as of June 2026 (it moves with exchange rates, timing and conditions). Please check each provider’s own site for current pricing.
FEATURES
Service features
The following features are included as standard on every plan.
Automatic Setup
Your server is automatically built and configured after signup. Manage your server with an intuitive dedicated game panel for configuration changes, file uploads/downloads, and more.
High Performance
All hardware is dedicated server-grade with high durability. If your server specs become tight, you can easily upgrade while keeping all your data.
One-Click Server Optimization
Even at peak times, move to a server with more headroom yourself in one click. World data and settings carry over. Learn more →
Monitoring for stutter
We continuously monitor how each server behaves and detect early signs of rubber-banding (stutter). What we find feeds back into how we size and design resources, so play stays smooth.
DDoS Protection
Game servers include built-in DDoS defense systems for a stable gaming environment.
Fast Support & Multilingual
Our Japanese technical team provides rapid support. Dedicated support ticket system with multilingual assistance available (AI translation: Korean, Chinese, English).
Invite-code access
On first boot the server generates an invite code (InviteCode) and a world ID. Read them from the file manager in the game panel and share them — that is all it takes to bring your friends in. How to set a password →
Auto-update on start-up
The server template pulls the latest build from Steam every time it starts, so your server stays current after a game update. You can change the behaviour from the “Startup” tab in the game panel. Initial setup guide →
File Browser
Edit and upload server configuration files directly from the game panel. File management steps →
Backup
Store 3 generations of backups on every plan, and restore easily from the game panel. Backup and restore steps →
FTP Access
FTP support makes migrating from other servers or transferring files simple and efficient. How to connect over FTP →
Easy Upgrade/Downgrade
Upgrade or downgrade in minutes while keeping all server data. With prorated billing, temporarily scale up when needed. How-to →
Multi-User Server Management
Grant permissions to friends via the game panel to help manage the server. Set restricted or full admin access as needed. Access sharing steps →
2FA Two-Factor Authentication
Enable two-factor authentication in the game panel for secure server management. How to enable 2FA →
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How soon after signing up can I use the server?
The steps up to connecting are explained with screenshots in the Windrose Dedicated Server Initial Setup Guide . For detailed game panel usage, see Logging into the game panel and feature overview .
Is there anything I need to set up first?
Windrose Dedicated Server Initial Setup Guide
How do I invite my friends?
How to Set a Password on a Windrose Server
Can I change my plan later?
Steps are at Game Server Upgrade/Downgrade Guide.
What payment methods do you accept?
See full details at Payment Methods.
How do I cancel or unsubscribe?
See How to Cancel Game Server Services for instructions.
Are prices including or excluding tax?
Can I restore from a backup?
What happens when Windrose is updated?
How many people can play together?
Set sail for the island
beyond the wind.
From $7.91/month (excl. tax, incl. $8.70) you get a proper dedicated Windrose server.
No minimum term, cancel whenever you like.
