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Tips, announcements, and deep dives from the BruceNode team.

How to Wipe a Rust Server: Map, Blueprints and Force Wipe

Map wipe, blueprint wipe or full wipe: which Rust server files each one deletes, when force wipe lands, and how to make wipe night a single click.

Team BruceNode·Oct 8, 2026·4 min read

ComparisonHytale

Best Hytale Server Hosting in 2026: An Honest Ranking

BruceNode, Apex, BisectHosting and Shockbyte ranked on renewal pricing, mod workflow and support, including where we lose. Find the right Hytale host for your group.

Team BruceNode·Sep 17, 2026·7 min read

GuideValheim

Valheim Server Not Showing Up? The Fix List, In Order

Crossplay servers never show in the Steam list, so start with the join code. Then check startup, password rules, game version, ports and mods, in that order.

Team BruceNode·Sep 13, 2026·6 min read

GuideValheim

Valheim Crossplay in 2026: PC, Xbox, PS5 and Switch 2 on One Server

One Valheim server can host PC, Xbox, PS5 and Switch 2 players together. Turn crossplay on, share the join code after each restart and keep mixed groups vanilla.

Team BruceNode·Sep 10, 2026·6 min read

NewsValheim

Valheim 1.0 and Deep North: What Changes for Your Dedicated Server

Valheim 1.0 adds the Deep North, PS5, Switch 2 and a new save format. Here is what it means for your server: old worlds, mods and crossplay join codes.

Team BruceNode·Sep 9, 2026·6 min read

GuidePalworld

Palworld Server Settings Explained: PalWorldSettings.ini in 2026

Where PalWorldSettings.ini lives, how to edit it without breaking the one-line format, and the settings worth changing first: capture, XP, day length, eggs and death penalty.

Team BruceNode·Sep 3, 2026·6 min read

GuidePalworld

How Much Does a Palworld Server Cost?

A Palworld server runs about $8 to $50 a month, and RAM is what moves the number. Real 2026 prices by player count, and where the value sits.

Team BruceNode·Aug 15, 2026·3 min read

GuideValheim

Valheim Dedicated Server Setup in 2026: Mods, Saves, and the Password Trap

Set up a Valheim dedicated server in 2026: the ports and 5-character password rule that block first boots, installing BepInEx mods, where saves live, and how much RAM you need.

Team BruceNode·Jun 14, 2026·5 min read

GuideRust

How to Host a Rust Server in 2026: Setup, Mods, and Wipes

Host a Rust server in 2026: the CPU, RAM, and NVMe specs that matter, one-click Oxide plugin setup, and scheduling wipes around force-wipe Thursday.

Team BruceNode·Jun 13, 2026·5 min read

ComparisonPalworld

Best Palworld Server Hosting in 2026: An Honest Ranking

Honest 2026 ranking of Palworld hosts: Hostinger, Shockbyte, GPORTAL, Nitrado, and DatHost, plus why BruceNode wins on right-sized 16 GB plans and hourly billing.

Team BruceNode·Jun 13, 2026·7 min read

GuidePalworld

How to Make a Palworld Dedicated Server for the 1.0 Launch (2026 Guide)

Palworld 1.0 lands July 10, 2026 and Pocketpair recommends fresh starts. Server requirements, SteamCMD setup, the settings that matter, and whether to self-host or rent.

Team BruceNode·Jun 11, 2026·7 min read