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Getting Started with Icarus

This guide walks you through setting up your Icarus dedicated server and connecting for the first time.

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Step 1: Access Your Server

  1. Log in to the Game Panel
  2. Select your Icarus server
  3. Wait for the initial installation to complete (this may take 10-15 minutes on first setup)

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Step 2: Configure Startup Settings

Go to the Startup tab to configure your server’s basic settings:
VariableDescriptionDefault
Server NameName shown in server browserIcarusEGG
Query PortUDP port for Steam server list27015
Auto UpdateUpdate server on restart1 (enabled)
Change your server name! Update it from the default to something unique for your group.

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Step 3: Start Your Server

  1. Go to the Console tab
  2. Click Start to launch your server
  3. Wait for the message: Engine Initialization Total time:
  4. Your server is now online!
First startup takes longer as Wine initializes and the server generates initial files. Subsequent starts are faster.

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Step 4: Connect to Your Server

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Method 1: Server Browser

  1. Launch Icarus
  2. Go to Multiplayer → Server Browser
  3. Search for your server name
  4. Select and click Join

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Method 2: Direct Connect

  1. Launch Icarus
  2. Go to Multiplayer → Direct Connect
  3. Enter your server IP and port (find in Game Panel Network tab)
  4. Click Connect
The connection address format is: IP:PORT (e.g., 192.168.1.1:17777)

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Step 5: Start a Prospect

Once connected to your server:
  1. The host player selects a prospect (mission)
  2. Choose difficulty and settings
  3. Other players join the session
  4. Drop to the planet and begin!

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Server Information

Find your connection details in the Game Panel:
  • Network tab shows your server IP and ports
  • Game Port - Main connection port
  • Query Port - Steam server browser (27015)

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How Icarus Multiplayer Works

Icarus uses a session-based system:
  1. Prospect Selection - Host picks a mission from the mission board
  2. Drop - All players drop to the planet together
  3. Survive - Complete objectives, gather resources, craft, and survive
  4. Extract - Return to orbit before the timer expires
Important: If the mission timer expires and players haven’t extracted, their character and inventory are lost! Make sure to extract in time.

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Next Steps

Configure Your Server

Customize difficulty and server settings

Troubleshooting

Fix common issues