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Add Dedicated Server Support

Under considerationby sikk · 30 Aug

Add dedicated servers as an alternative to peer-to-peer hosting. Peer-to-peer matches depend heavily on the host’s connection and computer, which can create inconsistent latency, give the host an advantage, and interrupt the match when they disconnect. Dedicated servers would provide a more stable and consistent connection for all players, allow matches to continue independently of any individual participant, and support a more authoritative environment for competitive gameplay.

16 comments

  • Michael Sauerman30 Aug

    Add the option to host dedicated servers, i have a powerful homelab and would love to host a few reliable servers for players in my country South Africa. No need for official servers but the option to host dedicated servers would be awesome

  • Thibault Catimel31 Aug

    "Dedicated server client" (suggested by <Hidden> on 2026-08-30), including upvotes (1) and comments (0), was merged into this suggestion.

  • Oryxz06 Sept

    I would like to see dedicated servers added to Bodycam instead of relying primarily on player-hosted matches. Dedicated servers would provide a more consistent experience for everyone in the match, including better stability, lower latency, and fewer issues when the host leaves or has a poor connection. It would also make larger or longer-lasting game sessions more reliable. Ideally, players could select an official or dedicated server from the server browser and join without one player having to act as the host. This would make multiplayer feel more reliable and would be especially beneficial for organized groups and communities that want to play together regularly.

  • tratito06 Sept

    Currently, Bodycam relies heavily on a Peer-to-Peer (P2P) hosting system, which creates severe networking issues for a tactical shooter with such a low time-to-kill (TTK). Implementing official dedicated servers across major regions would solve the most frustrating multiplayer problems: • Host Advantage and Desync: Eliminates unfair advantages where the host plays with zero latency while other players suffer from hit registration issues, phantom shots, and rubberbanding. • Match Disruption: Prevents the entire match from freezing or lagging whenever the host tabs out, suffers frame drops, or has network spikes. • Lobby Collapse: Ensures matches do not abruptly end or break when the lobby host quits the game. • Network Transparency: Allows for stable matchmaking with proper latency/ping indicators per region, ensuring fair and competitive matches. • Dedicated server infrastructure is essential for the competitive integrity and long-term health of Bodycam.

  • PackMan09 Sept

    please I beg you to add this

  • Redmiles10 Sept

    I would encourage Reissad using SteamCMD's structure to host dedicated servers by players. Please, if possible with Linux support. This would allow people to easily self-host servers if it were ever to come to that. This would still allow official dedicated servers but also player run ones. If this would become available I could easily host some myself using Pterodactyl on some of my servers. More information: https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD Currently supported to be (self-)hosted servers: https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Dedicated_Servers_List

  • Redmiles12 Sept

    I'd recommend using SteamCMD for streamlined deployment and allow people to self-host too. Where possible, support Linux servers too.

  • BalidLocks13 Sept

    Hi guys. First of all I absolutely love this game! I am obsessed. My only bug bare is that the connection is P2P. This often ruins the game experience due to poor connection with other players. Dedicated servers would be ideal! Just an idea in the pot. I am not even sure it is possible for you guys.

  • fan16 Sept

    please add this

  • Bert-17 Sept

    Please add dedicated 24/7 servers that can be hosted by users.

  • John Cabral19 Sept

    Yes but for some ppl Bodycam may not survive if dedicated servers are a thing, right now I can play from SA with EU with eveybody at 100 ping? less? there are times that is worse but at least I can play, better to not being able to play at all.

  • Thibault Catimel22 Sept

    "Add Dedicated/Official Server Hosting" (suggested by <Hidden> on 2026-09-06), including upvotes (1) and comments (0), was merged into this suggestion.

  • Thibault Catimel22 Sept

    "Implement Dedicated Servers Instead of P2P Networking" (suggested by <Hidden> on 2026-09-06), including upvotes (1) and comments (0), was merged into this suggestion.

  • Thibault Catimel22 Sept

    "Once dedicated servers come, implement with SteamCMD" (suggested by <Hidden> on 2026-09-10), including upvotes (1) and comments (0), was merged into this suggestion.

  • Thibault Catimel22 Sept

    "Remove P2P and have dedicated servers" (suggested by <Hidden> on 2026-09-13), including upvotes (1) and comments (0), was merged into this suggestion.

  • vadash26 Sept

    Add Dedicated servers so everyone can host your game, it will help you to grows