How to run a local project on S&Box Server
Need to know how to run your development game without publishing a build on S&Box, you can use .sbproj folders in our game panel.
Apr 10, 2026
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S&Box
Server Hosting
Build unique Source 2 experiences, from social hangouts and roleplay worlds to experimental custom gamemodes.
Sandbox
Creative
Source 2
Custom Gamemodes
Auto Updates
DDoS Protection
About S&Box Hosting
S&Box is Facepunch's next-generation sandbox platform built on Source 2, focused on creation, scripting, and multiplayer experimentation. Instead of one fixed game loop, communities can run very different experiences, from physics-driven chaos and roleplay spaces to fully custom game projects. GameForge S&Box hosting is tuned for this workflow with NVMe storage, strong single-core CPU performance, and low-latency networking. You get control over core startup parameters like game package, map, server name, and token, plus optional advanced launch arguments when needed. Our runtime is designed for dedicated server reliability with automatic update support, daily backups, and enterprise DDoS protection included. Start small while your project is new, then scale RAM and slots as your community and content library grow.
Server Specifications
Minimum RAM
4GB
Recommended RAM
6GB
Storage/Disk Space
100GB
Price per GB
$2.50
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Primary game package to load (default: facepunch.walker)
Displayed as +hostname in the in-game server browser
Optional map package identifier loaded after +game
Monthly Price
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Control Panel
Pterodactyl Control Panel
Pterodactyl is the open-source standard for game server management
Features
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Live Console
Real-time server output
📁
File Manager
Edit files without FTP
💾
Backup Manager
Scheduled & on-demand
🔌
Mod Installer
One-click plugin install
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Sub-users
Grant team access safely
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Task Scheduler
Cron-style automation
Live Panel
panel.gameforge.gg
Common Questions
Questions
Everything you need to know about S&Box hosting.
You can configure the same core values used by our egg runtime: GAME, SERVER_NAME, MAP, TOKEN, optional SBOX_PROJECT (.sbproj path), SBOX_EXTRA_ARGS, SBOX_AUTO_UPDATE
By default, SBOX_AUTO_UPDATE=1 runs SteamCMD app_update at startup before launching the server. If you want stricter change control, set it to 0 and update manually during maintenance windows.
S&Box on Source 2 benefits from high single-core CPU speed and fast storage. The memory requirement depends on the gamemode you are playing, some games can run with a minimal of 3GB, We currently recommend starting with 6 GB RAM for smaller communities, Larger gamemodes or player counts may require more memory. You can easily upgrade memory as your needs grow.
Yes. Place your .sbproj file inside the /projects folder and pass its path to the SBOX_PROJECT environment variable (for example: sbox-walker-main/walker.sbproj).
Yes. Set SBOX_BRANCH to the branch name and startup updates will request that Steam beta branch. Leave it empty to follow the default public branch.
Our S&Box hosting uses a custom egg built on Alpine Linux using Wine, optimized for Source 2 performance and stability. It includes the latest S&Box runtime, SteamCMD, and necessary dependencies. The egg is regularly updated to ensure compatibility with new S&Box releases and features and can be found on our GitHub repository: https://github.com/HyberHost/gameforge-sbox-egg
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