Dedicated server guide

PixARK

Manage pixarkserver with AlphaGSM. Choose a runtime supported by the recorded module capabilities.

Recorded lifecycle pass · Support evidence: 2026-10-16.

Runtime familywine-proton

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process. This module declares the Wine/Proton compatibility family.

Network bindings

27015/UDP, 27015/TCP, queryport/UDP, queryport/TCP. Named port values remain unknown; review the game guide and configuration for additional requirements.

Mods and plugins

No mod support is declared in this snapshot; review the game guide before adding mods.

Backup hook

A module-specific backup hook is declared. Review the game guide for its scope, restore procedure and shutdown requirements.

Choose a supported runtime

Linux and Docker quickstart

Review the game guide for installation, account, licensing and runtime prerequisites before setup.

Docker

Complete interactive setup and review game-specific configuration before starting the server. Review the game guide for installation, account, licensing and runtime prerequisites before setup.

Start the Docker manager ./alphagsm-docker start
Create the game instance ./alphagsm-docker my-pixarkserver create pixarkserver
Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm-docker my-pixarkserver setup
Start the game server ./alphagsm-docker my-pixarkserver start
Check the instance status ./alphagsm-docker my-pixarkserver status

./alphagsm-docker start
./alphagsm-docker my-pixarkserver create pixarkserver
./alphagsm-docker my-pixarkserver setup
./alphagsm-docker my-pixarkserver start
./alphagsm-docker my-pixarkserver status

Host process

Complete interactive setup and review game-specific configuration before starting the server. Review the game guide for installation, account, licensing and runtime prerequisites before setup.

Create the game instance ./alphagsm my-pixarkserver create pixarkserver
Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm my-pixarkserver setup
Check the host prerequisites ./alphagsm my-pixarkserver doctor
Start the game server ./alphagsm my-pixarkserver start
Check the instance status ./alphagsm my-pixarkserver status

./alphagsm my-pixarkserver create pixarkserver
./alphagsm my-pixarkserver setup
./alphagsm my-pixarkserver doctor
./alphagsm my-pixarkserver start
./alphagsm my-pixarkserver status

This guide covers the pixarkserver module in AlphaGSM.

pixarkserver is currently PASSED on the documented Ubuntu 24.04 Linux baseline. GitHub validation uses the supported Docker Wine/Proton runtime.

Requirements

Docker with the shared Wine/Proton runtime
SteamCMD runtime libraries (lib32gcc-s1, lib32stdc++6)
Python packages from requirements.txt

Quick Start

Create the server:

alphagsm mypixarkse create pixarkserver

Run setup:

alphagsm mypixarkse setup

Start it:

alphagsm mypixarkse start

Check it:

alphagsm mypixarkse status

Stop it:

alphagsm mypixarkse stop

Setup Details

Setup configures:

the game port (default 27015)
the install directory
SteamCMD downloads the server files

Useful Commands

alphagsm mypixarkse update
alphagsm mypixarkse backup

Notes

Module name: pixarkserver
Default port: 27015

Server variables

After create pixarkserver, inspect or change these with set:

alphagsm myserver set --list
alphagsm myserver set KEY --describe
alphagsm myserver set KEY VALUE

Key	Aliases	Type	What it does
`dir`	—	string	Install directory for the server.
`exe_name`	—	string	Server executable filename.
`map`	gamemap, startmap, level, worldname	string	The startup map.
`maxplayers`	users	integer	The maximum number of players.
`port`	gameport	integer	The game port for the server.
`queryport`	—	integer	The query port for the server.
`servername`	hostname, name	string	The advertised server name.

Developer Notes

Run File

Executable: ShooterGame/Binaries/Win64/PixARKServer.exe
Location: <install_dir>/ShooterGame/Binaries/Win64/PixARKServer.exe
Engine: Custom (SteamCMD)
SteamCMD App ID: 824360

Server Configuration

Config file: See game module source
Max players: 70
Template: See server-templates/pixarkserver/ if available

Maps and Mods

Map directory: Check game documentation
Mod directory: Check game documentation
Workshop support: No

Configuration templates

Reference files from this source revision. Review paths, passwords and game-specific settings before use.

Share your server

Sector Alpha server directory

When your server is ready, you can publish its connection details and community information on Sector Alpha. Review your listing and keep the information current.

Find a community

Browse the directory for game servers and their published connection details.

Browse server directory

Publish your server

Prepare a name, address and description for your listing.

Publish a server

Manual server sharing instructions

Frequently asked questions

What support evidence is recorded for PixARK?

Recorded lifecycle pass. Review the game guide for installation, account, licensing and runtime prerequisites before setup.

Which runtimes can run PixARK?

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process. This module declares the Wine/Proton compatibility family.

Which ports does PixARK use?

27015/UDP, 27015/TCP, queryport/UDP, queryport/TCP. Named port values remain unknown; review the game guide and configuration for additional requirements.

Can I add mods to PixARK?

No mod support is declared in this snapshot; review the game guide before adding mods.

How should I back up PixARK?

A module-specific backup hook is declared. Review the game guide for its scope, restore procedure and shutdown requirements.

Source and support evidence

This guide mirrors AlphaGSM’s upstream documentation at 32cef5ba9e03053c8e461fffa0ba133b160b528d. Commands and prerequisites can change. Check current support notes before installation.

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