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Rising Storm 2: Vietnam Dedicated Server Setup

How to get a Rising Storm 2: Vietnam dedicated server running on your own machine, from downloading the server files to starting it up.

Before you start, check Can My PC Run a Rising Storm 2: Vietnam Server? to see whether your hardware meets Rising Storm 2: Vietnam's requirements, and read the port forwarding guide if you want players outside your home network to connect.

1. Get the server files

Rising Storm 2: Vietnam's dedicated server is distributed through Valve's SteamCMD tool, under Steam app ID 418480. If you don't have SteamCMD installed yet, follow our SteamCMD installation guide first.

From a SteamCMD prompt (or as command-line arguments), run:

force_install_dir "C:\GameServers\RS2Vietnam"
login anonymous
app_update 418480 validate
quit

A handful of dedicated-server tools require a Steam account that owns the base game instead of an anonymous login. If login anonymous is rejected, replace it with login <your-steam-username> and enter your password when prompted.

2. Required ports

Forward these ports to the server machine's local IP address on your router, and allow them through the server's firewall. See the port forwarding guide for how.

ProtocolPortPurposeRequired
UDP7777Default game portYes
UDP27015Steam query portYes
UDP20560Steam communicationOptional
TCP8080Web admin (optional)Optional

3. Start the server

Launch the server using the batch file/script generated alongside the install -- the process is functionally identical to Rising Storm 2's predecessor, Red Orchestra 2. See the official wiki, linked below, for the exact executable name and current launch flags for your version.

Full configuration reference: Rising Storm 2: Vietnam Wiki.

4. Save it as a script (optional, but recommended)

Saving the commands above as scripts means starting and updating the server is a single double-click instead of retyping them, and it's what lets Task Scheduler or systemd start the server for you -- see keeping it running 24/7.

Update script

Adjust the SteamCMD path below if yours isn't at C:\steamcmd:

Windows -- update-server.bat

@echo off
C:\steamcmd\steamcmd.exe +force_install_dir "C:\GameServers\RS2Vietnam" +login anonymous +app_update 418480 validate +quit

Linux -- update-server.sh

#!/bin/bash
steamcmd +force_install_dir "/home/steam/GameServers/RS2Vietnam" +login anonymous +app_update 418480 validate +quit

Adjust the install path above to wherever you actually want the server on your Linux machine -- it's shown as an example, not a requirement.

5. Generate a config file

Use the Rising Storm 2: Vietnam config generator to fill in server name, password, max players and more, and download a ready-to-use ROGame.ini.

Open the Rising Storm 2: Vietnam config generator →

Keep it running

Once your Rising Storm 2: Vietnam server is working, see our guide on keeping it running 24/7 so it survives a reboot or crash without you needing to start it by hand.

Frequently asked questions

How do I install a Rising Storm 2: Vietnam dedicated server?

Download it with SteamCMD using Steam app ID 418480, then run it from the install directory. See "Get the server files" and "Start the server" above for the exact commands.

What port does a Rising Storm 2: Vietnam server use?

UDP 7777, UDP 27015 by default, forwarded to the server machine's local IP address. See the port forwarding guide for how.

How do I configure a Rising Storm 2: Vietnam server?

Use the Rising Storm 2: Vietnam config generator to fill in server name, password, max players and more, and download a ready-to-use ROGame.ini.

How do I keep a Rising Storm 2: Vietnam server running?

Set it up as a Windows Task Scheduler task or a Linux systemd service so it survives a reboot or crash without you starting it by hand -- see the keeping it running 24/7 guide.

Players still can't connect?

If the server starts fine but friends can't reach it, see the connection troubleshooting guide -- it covers CGNAT, firewall issues, port forwarding mistakes and more, and includes an interactive diagnostic.