How to join a Dragonwilds 1.0 server on PS5, Switch 2, Xbox and PC
Dragonwilds 1.0 crossplay puts PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox and PC players on one dedicated server. Search the exact world name under Worlds → Public, and skip Steam invites — they do not connect.
Dragonwilds 1.0 has crossplay across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Everyone joins the same dedicated server the same way: open Worlds → Public and search the exact world name.
A dedicated server holds 6 players. In-game co-op stops at 4. Joining players never need the Owner ID; only the host does.
Inviting someone to a dedicated server with a Steam invitation does not currently connect as intended. Send the exact world name and have them search Worlds → Public.
What you need
- A server that someone else hosts. Consoles cannot host. The dedicated-server tool is Windows and Linux only, so the world has to live on a rented server or on a PC that stays switched on.
- The exact world name, copied rather than retyped if you can. Capital letters matter. The name is at most 16 characters.
- The WorldPassword, if the host set one. This is not the Admin Password.
The Public tab finds a world by its world name. The Server Name is only a label
(Created By) in that list. Searching berrybyte when the world is called Ryans World will find nothing.
Console players cannot install mods. Keep a mixed group on an unmodded server.
Find the world name
Open Overview
Sign in to the dashboard and open the Dragonwilds server. Stay on Overview.
Copy the world name
The card Find this world in Dragonwilds is the name players search. Click Copy. If it says Not published yet, the Owner ID or world name is still missing — the owner has to finish setup and start the server before anyone can join.
Send the name and the password
Share the world name exactly as copied. If World Password is set under Settings → Game Settings, send that too.
For a server-created world, the searchable name is DefaultWorldName in
DedicatedServer.ini, not ServerName. For an imported world, it is the
original .sav filename without the extension.
Confirm the server is running the world you think it is
On Linux the file is
RSDragonwilds/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/DedicatedServer.ini. On Windows it is
RSDragonwilds/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/DedicatedServer.ini. Read
DefaultWorldName from a stopped server for a world it created. If you
imported a save, use that file's unchanged basename instead.
Send that exact string
Friends type this into Worlds → Public. Do not include .sav, and do not send
the Server Name unless it happens to match the active world.
Join the server
The in-game flow is the same on every platform. Open Worlds, pick Public, and search the exact world name. The differences are what the console needs switched on beforehand.
Allow online play and crossplay
Under Settings → Family and Parental Controls, make sure communication with other players and user-generated content are allowed. If Worlds never lists other players' servers, this is almost always why.
Start Dragonwilds and open Worlds
Launch the game, choose Play, and open the Worlds screen.
Open the Public tab and search
Type the world name exactly, including capitals. Wait a few seconds.
Ashenfall and ashenfall are different searches.
Join, enter the password if asked, pick a character
Select the world, enter the WorldPassword if the host set one, choose a character, and play.
Check parental controls
Open the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls settings and confirm that online communication with other players is permitted for the account.
Start Dragonwilds and open Worlds
Launch the game, choose Play, and open the Worlds screen.
Open the Public tab and search
Enter the exact world name the server owner gave you.
Enter the password
Type the WorldPassword if Dragonwilds asks for it, then pick a character.
Check privacy and online safety
Under Settings → Account → Privacy & online safety, allow the account to play with people outside Xbox. Crossplay is blocked at the console level otherwise.
Start Dragonwilds and open Worlds
Launch the game, choose Play, and open the Worlds screen.
Open the Public tab and search
Enter the exact world name.
Enter the password
Type the WorldPassword if prompted, then pick a character.
Launch Dragonwilds and open Worlds
Start the game, choose Play, and open the Worlds screen.
Open the Public tab
Dedicated servers are listed with public worlds. Friends-only listen worlds do not appear here.
Search the exact world name
Type the world name exactly, including capitals. Wait a few seconds.
Join, enter the password if asked, pick a character
Select the world, enter the WorldPassword if the host set one, choose a character, and click Play.
Online play on a console generally needs that platform's online subscription: PlayStation Plus, Nintendo Switch Online, or Xbox Game Pass Core. That is a platform requirement rather than a Dragonwilds one.
If the Public list stays empty on the same network as the host, try the Direct tab with the host:port from Overview. Search by world name first — that is the path that works over the internet.
Steam invitations do not connect
Jagex lists this under Known issues:
Inviting a player to your Dedicated Server via Steam Invites doesn't currently connect as intended.
That is a game bug. Retrying the Steam overlay will not fix it. Copy the exact world name, send it in chat, and have every player search Worlds → Public. If a WorldPassword is set, send that in the same message.
If the world does not appear
Work through Dragonwilds 1.0: Can't connect to server — every fix in order. Test with one player and stop when a fix works.
Next steps
Version mismatch, Owner ID, Public search, port, password, then mods.
Set up a Dragonwilds serverOwner ID, world name, and the values the server needs to boot.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds hostingA 6-player world with the Owner ID and Public-tab name set from the panel.
Dragonwilds server setup and 1.0 guides4-versus-6 cap, setup, and the rest of the 1.0 hosting notes.
Frequently asked questions
How do I join a Dragonwilds dedicated server?
Open Worlds → Public and search the exact world name. The search is case sensitive and matches the world name, not the server name shown as Created By. Select the world, enter the WorldPassword if one is set, pick a character, and play.
Why don't Steam invitations connect to a dedicated server?
Jagex lists this as a known issue — Steam invites to a dedicated server do not currently connect as intended. Share the exact world name instead and have players search it under Worlds → Public. Do not keep retrying the Steam invite.
Can PS5, Xbox or Switch 2 players join a dedicated Dragonwilds server?
Yes. Dragonwilds 1.0 has crossplay across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. Everyone joins from Worlds → Public with the exact world name. Consoles cannot host a dedicated server.
What do I type in the Public tab search?
Type the active world's exact name, including capitalisation. For a world created by the server, that is DefaultWorldName. For an imported world, use the original .sav filename without the .sav extension. Do not search the Server Name shown as Created By.
Do joining players need the Owner ID?
No. The Owner ID is the host's 32-character Player ID and is required for the dedicated server to start and advertise. Friends only need the world name and, if one is set, the WorldPassword.