How many players are supported?

Vanilla Icarus supports up to 8 players simultaneously on a dedicated server. With suitable mods, up to 16 players are possible.

How much RAM do I need?

For 2-4 players, 8-12 GB is enough. For a full 8-player lobby we recommend 16 GB. For modded play or very large outposts, 20-32 GB is the sweet spot.

Which game modes are supported?

All of them: Prospects (timed missions), Open World (persistent world without time limit), and Sandbox. You can switch modes from the web interface.

Do Steam Workshop mods work?

Yes. Icarus has official mod support via Steam Workshop. You can install mods directly in the panel with a 1-click installer.

Where are the servers located?

We operate locations in Germany and in the USA (Salt Lake City). Choose your location when creating the server.

What hardware does RespawnHost use?

We exclusively use AMD Ryzen processors – in Germany, AMD Ryzen 9 9950X CPUs with a 10 Gbit/s uplink. Storage runs on NVMe SSDs.

How fast is my server online?

The server itself comes online in under 90 seconds. Installing the Icarus game files takes another 1-3 minutes depending on location.

How does DDoS protection work?

In Germany we use PletX DDoS protection (known for huge capacity), in the USA Path. Protection is always on and included at no extra cost.

We create automatic backups. You can also create manual snapshots and restore any backup with one click from the web interface.

Can I migrate my singleplayer save?

Yes, you can upload characters and worlds via SFTP. Note: Prospect characters differ from your Open World character.

What happens if my credit runs out?

The server stops automatically. Your world, outposts, and character data remain intact. After topping up, everything continues right where you left off.

Is there a minimum contract?

No. There is no contract and no minimum term at RespawnHost. You top up credit and use it whenever you want.

How are updates installed?

Restart the server – our system fetches the update from Steam automatically and installs it before booting.

How many Prospects can run at the same time?

One active world per server at a time. You can swap between Prospect slots without deleting the others.

Icarus is primarily PvE. Friendly fire can be enabled in the server settings, but there is no true PvP mode.

Can I use admin commands?

Yes. Admin rights are assigned through the web interface; in-game commands cover weather, spawns, and cheats.

How do I change the server name or password?

At any time via the web interface. Changes apply after a restart.

Do I have SFTP access?

Yes, full SFTP access to all server files, including save files and the mod directory.

Are scheduled restarts supported?

Yes. You can configure scheduled restarts (daily, weekly) from the web interface.

How fast is your support?

On Discord typically within a few minutes; via the ticket system within minutes to hours.

Icarus Server Hosting

Name: Icarus Server Hosting
Brand: RespawnHost
SKU: icarus-hosting
Availability: InStock

Instantly online in < 90 seconds

Up to 8 players (vanilla), modded up to 16

Fairness Guarantee: Pay-Per-Use

4.6/5 stars on Trustpilot

8GB

€23.00/ 30 days

Solo & 2-3 player entry Ryzen 9 9950X NVMe SSD DDoS Protection

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12GB

€34.50/ 30 days

Ideal for 4-player co-op Ryzen 9 9950X NVMe SSD DDoS Protection

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16GB

€46.00/ 30 days

Full 8-player vanilla lobby Ryzen 9 9950X NVMe SSD DDoS Protection

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20GB

€57.50/ 30 days

8 players + large bases Ryzen 9 9950X NVMe SSD DDoS Protection

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24GB

€69.00/ 30 days

Modded up to 12 players Ryzen 9 9950X NVMe SSD DDoS Protection

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32GB

€92.00/ 30 days

Modded max lobby, 16 players Ryzen 9 9950X NVMe SSD DDoS Protection

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Everything your crew needs

These features are included in every package and make your Icarus server the perfect survival experience.

Instant Setup

Your server is ready in under 90 seconds. No waiting times, start playing immediately.

Unlimited Slots

No artificial slot cap. Vanilla 8 players, modded up to 16 – limited only by the game engine.

Custom Control Panel

Real-time console, file manager, mod installer, and auto-restarts in one interface.

Per-Second Billing

Pay only when your server is online. The corresponding amount is deducted per second.

DDoS Protection

PletX in Germany, Path in the USA. Always-on protection at no extra cost.

Quality Gaming Support

Our support team consists of real gamers – Discord response within minutes.

Gaming Infrastructure

Premium hardware for your Icarus server

Deutschland

Frankfurt am Main

Ryzen Powered

AMD Ryzen™ 9 9950X

DDoS geschützt

PletX DDoS Protection

NVMe SSD

High-Speed Storage

Kostenrechner

Calculate your real costs for Icarus

Play time per day3h

1h24h

Your typical day

0:0024:00

Other hosts

~€23.00

24h/day billed

RespawnHost

~€6.90

3h/day billed

Your savings

at 90h/month playtime

70%

~€16.10

Based on the 8 GB package. Actual costs may vary depending on usage.

Hardware & Infrastruktur

Optimized for Icarus

Prozessor

AMD Ryzen™ 9 9950X

Arbeitsspeicher

DDR5 RAM

Speicher

NVMe SSD

DDoS-Schutz

PletX DDoS Protection

Netzwerk

10 Gbit/s Uplink

Verfügbarkeit

Top Uptime

Specs for location: Germany

System Status

All systems online

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Transparent Price Calculation

Our pricing models are completely transparent and fair. You only pay for what you really use.

You only pay when the server is online

No costs when your server is turned off. Pay only for actual usage.

Per-Second Billing

Credit is deducted live as soon as the server is online. Server off = no more cost consumption.

No hidden costs

When your server is turned off, no costs are incurred. No setup fees, no hidden costs.

Icarus Price Example

Base price per GB RAM€55.20 / Month

At 24/7 operation≈ €0.0767 / Hour

(€0.0767 × 720 Hours = €55.20)

Live Billing

Credit is only deducted while the server is running. Stop it to save.

Example: 8 GB Package

2 hours online≈ €0.15

Server turned off0,00 €

Total costOnly what you play!

The difference to traditional hosters

Compare our features with those of traditional hosters and see for yourself why RespawnHost.com is the better choice.

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Pay only when server online
Server ready in under 90 seconds
Unlimited Slots
Unlimited NVMe SSD
Unlimited Cores
One Click Installer for Steam Workshop Content
Custom Control Panel
Full SFTP Access
Free Databases
Premium Hardware *2

Frequently Asked Questions about Icarus Servers

Icarus Server Hosting: Survive together on an alien world

Icarus by RocketWerkz drops you onto a terraformed exoplanet as a Prospector – facing storms, pressure drops, heat, cold, and native predators. Harvest exotic resources, complete Prospects, build your outpost. With your own dedicated server from RespawnHost, your crew plays together without anyone needing to be permanently online as host. Vanilla supports up to 8 players, with mods up to 16.

Why rent an Icarus server at RespawnHost?

Icarus is CPU-intensive and benefits heavily from high single-core performance. We exclusively run AMD Ryzen 9 9950X CPUs in our German locations – not a shared mass-hoster hardware pool. The game simulates weather, AI, pressure zones, and persistent worlds simultaneously; on weak hardware, frame rates and tick rates collapse.

A dedicated server solves the host problem: peer-to-peer sessions stop the moment the host goes offline, but your RespawnHost server keeps running. Crewmates can build, hunt, and continue Prospects even if you are not there. Progress is stored centrally on NVMe SSDs, and automatic backups protect your world.

Features for every crew

8 players vanilla, up to 16 with mods: full crew size for Prospects and outposts
Prospects + Open World: every game mode supported
Steam Workshop integration: install mods with one click
Persistent world: outposts, storage, and characters are preserved
DDoS protection: PletX in Germany, Path in the USA
Automatic backups: 1-click restore via the web interface

With Pay-Per-Use, you only pay when your server is actually running. Perfect for crews with fixed session times – no 30-day plans, no remaining term, no hidden costs.

Fairness through Pay-Per-Use

Why pay for a 24/7 Icarus server when you only run a Prospect session twice a week? At RespawnHost, you start the server before the session and stop it afterwards. Your credit is billed by the second – server off = 0.00 €.

Full transparency: you see exactly what your hourly cost is. No hidden fees, no contract, no auto-renewal. You stay in control.

Last updated: March 2026