Server Build 01292025.rar — Enshrouded Dedicated

Based on the specific build number provided (01292025), this appears to be a snapshot of the Enshrouded dedicated server tools, likely corresponding to the major updates released in early 2025 (such as the "Melodies of the Mire" update).

Below is a deep-dive blog post tailored for server administrators and gaming enthusiasts.

Extract the .rar

7z x Enshrouded_Dedicated_Server_Build_01292025.rar -o/home/steam/en_server/ Enshrouded Dedicated Server Build 01292025.rar

Issue 2: Corrupted .rar Archive

Symptom: Extraction fails with "CRC failed" or "Unexpected end of archive." Fix: Re-download the file. Do not attempt to repair it with WinRAR—corruption often leads to silent world errors later. Always use the SteamCMD method instead of repacked .rar files.

Port Changes?

No. The default ports remain:

UDP 15636 (Game traffic)
UDP 15637 (Query)

Backups & maintenance

Daily automated save copy; weekly full snapshot retention for 4 weeks.
Test restores monthly.
Rotate logs and clear old backups to avoid disk exhaustion.

Windows Server / Windows 10/11 Deployment

Extract the Archive: Right-click Enshrouded Dedicated Server Build 01292025.rar → Extract to C:\EnshroudedServer\. Avoid spaces in folder names.
Initial Configuration: Navigate to the extracted folder and locate enshrouded_server.json. This is the heartbeat of your server. Edit it with Notepad++ (not plain Notepad, which breaks UTF-8). Based on the specific build number provided (
```
  "name": "My Build 01292025 Server - US East",
  "password": "YourSecurePassword",
  "max_players": 16,
  "save_directory": "./savegame",
  "log_directory": "./logs",
  "ip": "0.0.0.0",
  "game_port": 15636,
  "query_port": 15637,
  "slot_count": 10
```
Key changes for Build 01292025: This build introduced a new slot_count variable that works alongside max_players for dynamic waiting queues.
Steam Admin Setup: Create a file named steam_appid.txt in the same folder. Inside, type 1203620 (the App ID for Enshrouded). The server engine requires this to authenticate with Steamworks. Extract the
Launch: Double-click enshrouded_server.exe. A console window will appear. The first launch will generate world files (takes 1-2 minutes). Wait until you see:
```
[Session] Server is now listening on port 15636
[World] Save system initialized for Build 01292025
```
Connect In-Game: Open Enshrouded → Play → Join → Add Server → Enter your public IP or local LAN IP + 15636.

Installation and setup (Ubuntu example)

Create a server user:
- sudo adduser --disabled-login enshrouded
Install dependencies:
- sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y unzip curl libssl-dev
Upload and extract the build archive to /opt/enshrouded:
- sudo mkdir -p /opt/enshrouded && sudo chown enshrouded:enshrouded /opt/enshrouded
- As enshrouded user: unzip Enshrouded\ Dedicated\ Server\ Build\ 01292025.rar -d /opt/enshrouded
Ensure correct .NET runtime is installed (example):
- sudo apt install -y dotnet-runtime-7.0 (match version required by the build)
Create a systemd service (/etc/systemd/system/enshrouded.service):
- Service runs the server binary as the enshrouded user, restarts on failure, logs to journal.
Start and enable service:
- sudo systemctl daemon-reload
- sudo systemctl enable --now enshrouded