Playing Starbound over a network can be done through a direct Steam connection, a local area network (LAN), or by setting up a dedicated server for players across the internet. Multiplayer Connection Methods
: To host for friends over the internet without Steam, you must forward port 21025 on your router to your computer's local IP. Friends will then connect using your public IP address. Starbound over the network
: For players on the same router, one player must launch the Starbound server from the initial game launcher. Other players join by selecting "Multiplayer," choosing their character, and entering the host’s internal IPv4 address . Playing Starbound over a network can be done