How to enable PS5 support on a V Rising server?

Want PS5 players on your V Rising server? Good news: it’s just a few clicks, but you must use a fresh save for the PS5 platform. Follow this step-by-step guide to switch cleanly without losing your PC world.

Prerequisites

• Access to your Oxygenserv panel (login and password)
• An installed V Rising server (stopped before changes)
• A new save name ready, e.g., ps5_world1
• A recent backup of your PC save (panel Backups)
• Know your assigned game/query ports (default 9876/9877 UDP)

Detailed steps

1. Stop the server cleanly
   In your Oxygenserv panel, open the “Console” tab and click the red “Stop” button. Wait until logs go quiet for 5–10 seconds and the status shows “Stopped”. Do not proceed while the process is still shutting down. If you see a “Process still running” message, click “Stop” again and wait.
2. Back up your current PC world
   Go to the “Backups” tab and click “Create backup”. Name it clearly, e.g., backup_pc_before_ps5. Download it if you want an extra local copy. If backup creation fails, ensure the server is stopped and that you have enough disk space.
3. Enable PS5 support in startup variables
   Open the “Startup” or “Variables” tab. Find the “Enable PS5 Support” variable (or similarly named) and set it to Enabled. Click “Save” (green button top-right). If you don’t see the option, refresh the page or contact support to enable the PS5 mode variable.
4. Create a dedicated PS5 save
   Open “Files” and edit ServerHostSettings.json. a) Locate SaveName and set a brand-new value, e.g., "SaveName": "ps5_world1". b) Ensure "ListOnMasterServer": true so your server shows in the PS5 browser. c) Optionally set a password via "Password": "yourpass" for private testing. Click “Save”. If you hit a JSON error, it’s usually a missing comma or quote.
5. Verify ports and server name
   In ServerHostSettings.json, confirm your ports: "GamePort": 9876 and "QueryPort": 9877 (UDP). On Oxygenserv they’re pre-opened, but keep them handy for troubleshooting. Give your server a clear name via "Name", e.g., "Name": "[EN] My V Rising Server (PS5)" so players recognize the platform quickly. If you change ports, ensure firewall rules match.
6. Start and test from a PS5
   Return to “Console” and click the green “Start” button. Wait 30–90 seconds for the server to fully boot. From your PS5, open V Rising, use the server browser to find your server name, or use direct IP:port if that option exists (e.g., IP:9876). If you get “incompatible platform” or the server won’t show after 5 minutes, confirm Enable PS5 Support is Enabled and that you used a new SaveName.

Tips & optimization

– Keep two separate saves: one for PC (pc_world1) and one for PS5 (ps5_world1) to switch safely.
– Add “(PS5)” in "Name" so players instantly know the platform.
– For discoverability, keep "ListOnMasterServer": true and avoid special characters in the server name.
– Use a "Password" while testing to prevent random joins mid-setup.
– Remember the UDP ports 9876/9877; port issues cause most visibility problems.

FAQ

Do I really need a new save for PS5 mode?

Yes. Switching platforms requires a fresh SaveName. Reusing your PC save can lead to compatibility errors or the world not loading. Create a dedicated ps5_world1 and you’re good.

Can PC players join a PS5-enabled server?

No. When PS5 support is enabled, only PS5 players can connect. To return to PC, disable PS5 support, stop the server, switch back to your PC SaveName, and start.

My PS5 server doesn’t show in the list

Ensure "ListOnMasterServer": true, wait 2–5 minutes after startup, and confirm UDP ports 9876/9877 are reachable. Simplify your "Name" (no special characters) and restart. If needed, temporarily change the name to force re-indexing and test again.

How do I switch back to PC without losing progress?

Stop the server, set Enable PS5 Support to Disabled, restore "SaveName": "pc_world1", save, then start. Your PC world loads exactly as before. Always keep a backup before switching.

Which ports are used?

Default is 9876 (UDP, game) and 9877 (UDP, query). On Oxygenserv they’re opened for you. Keep them noted for support or direct connect if the game allows.

That’s it! Enable PS5 mode, launch a dedicated save, and bring your castle to console players smoothly. Need a hand? We’re here to help you every step of the way.

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