Dedicated Farming Simulator 22 server running inside a docker image based on ArchLinux. This project is hosted at https://github.com/wine-gameservers/arch-wine-fs22/
GIANTS Software encourages its customers to consider renting a server from one of their verified partners, as it helps protect their business and maintain close relationships with these partners. Unfortunately, they do not allow third parties to host servers in order to support their partner network effectively.
For customers who prefer running personal servers, there is a requirement to purchase all the game content (game, DLC, packs) twice. This means obtaining one license for the player and another license specifically for the server.
While renting a server remains a viable option for certain players, it has become increasingly common for game developers to provide free-to-use server tools. Regrettably, the server tools provided by GIANTS Software are considered outdated and inefficient. As a result, users are compelled to set up an entire Windows environment. However, with our project, we have overcome this limitation by enabling users to deploy servers within a lightweight Docker environment, eliminating the need for a Windows setup.
Please note that this may not cover every possible scenario, particularly for NAS (synology) users. In such cases, you may need to utilize the provided admin console to configure the necessary directories and user permissions. If you encounter any issues while attempting to run the program, kindly refrain from sending me private messages. Instead, we recommend seeking assistance on our Discord server, where you can find additional support and guidance. invite link to our Discord server.
Intel: Haswell or newer (Intel Celeron specially from older generations are not recommended) AMD: Zen1 or newer
- Server for 2-4 players (without DLCs) 2.4 GHz (min. 3 Cores), 4 GB RAM
- Server for 5-10 players (with DLCs) 2.8 GHz (min. 3 Cores), 8 GB RAM
- Server for up to 16 players (with all DLCs) 3.2 GHz (min. 4 Cores), 12 GB RAM
*** Storage depends on installed dlc + mods ***
To install Docker and Docker Compose, please consult the documentation specific to your Linux distribution. It's important to note that the provided image is intended for operating systems that support Docker and utilize the x86_64 / amd64 architecture. Unfortunately, arm/apple architectures are not supported.
GIANTS Software provides a dedicated server tool with the game, which means that in order to run a server, you will need to purchase an additional license from GIANTS. It is not possible to host and play on the same server using a single license. Therefore, you will need to buy everything twice in order to both run the server and play on it.
Please note that the Steam version of the game is not supported for running as a server inside a Docker environment. However, you can use the Steam version to play on the server.
To obtain the full game and all DLCs, we recommend purchasing the Farming Simulator 22 Premium Edition. This edition provides access to all the content, and it is the most cost-effective option to unlock all the game's features. Please be cautious about other versions available, as this edition ensures the inclusion of all the content you need.
After starting the Docker container for the first time, you will need to go through the initial installation of the game and DLC using a VNC client. One example of a VNC client is VNC® Viewer. This will allow you to set up the game and install the necessary content within the Docker environment.
The primary distinction between docker run and docker-compose is that docker run relies solely on command-line instructions, whereas docker-compose reads configuration data from a YAML file. If you are unsure about which option to choose, I recommend opting for docker-compose. It provides a more organized and manageable approach to container deployment by utilizing a YAML file to define and configure multiple containers and their dependencies.
services:
arch-wine-fs22:
image: toetje585/arch-wine-fs22:latest
container_name: arch-wine-fs22
environment:
- VNC_PASSWORD=<your vnc password>
- WEB_USERNAME=<dedicated server portal username>
- WEB_PASSWORD=<dedicated server portal password>
- SERVER_NAME=<your server name>
- SERVER_PASSWORD=<your game join password>
- SERVER_ADMIN=<your server admin password>
- SERVER_PLAYERS=16
- SERVER_PORT=10823
- SERVER_REGION=en
- SERVER_MAP=MapUS
- SERVER_DIFFICULTY=3
- SERVER_PAUSE=2
- SERVER_SAVE_INTERVAL=180.000000
- SERVER_STATS_INTERVAL=31536000
- SERVER_CROSSPLAY=true
- PUID=<UID from user>
- PGID=<PGID from user>
volumes:
- /etc/localtime:/etc/localtime:ro
- /opt/fs22/config:/opt/fs22/config
- /opt/fs22/game:/opt/fs22/game
- /opt/fs22/dlc:/opt/fs22/dlc
- /opt/fs22/installer:/opt/fs22/installer
ports:
- 5900:5900/tcp
- 8080:8080/tcp
- 10823:10823/tcp
- 10823:10823/udp
cap_add:
- SYS_NICE
restart: unless-stopped
$ docker run -d \
--name arch-wine-fs22 \
-p 5900:5900/tcp \
-p 8080:8080/tcp \
-p 9000:9000/tcp \
-p 10823:10823/tcp \
-p 10823:10823/udp \
-v /etc/localtime:/etc/localtime:ro \
-v /opt/fs22/installer:/opt/fs22/installer \
-v /opt/fs22/config:/opt/fs22/config \
-v /opt/fs22/game:/opt/fs22/game \
-v /opt/fs22/dlc:/opt/fs22/dlc \
-e VNC_PASSWORD="<your vnc password>" \
-e WEB_USERNAME="<dedicated server portal username>" \
-e WEB_PASSWORD="<dedicated server portal password>" \
-e SERVER_NAME="<your server name>" \
-e SERVER_PASSWORD="your game join password" \
-e SERVER_ADMIN="<your server admin password>" \
-e SERVER_PLAYERS="16" \
-e SERVER_PORT="10823" \
-e SERVER_REGION="en" \
-e SERVER_MAP="MapUS" \
-e SERVER_DIFFICULTY="3" \
-e SERVER_PAUSE="2" \
-e SERVER_SAVE_INTERVAL="180.000000" \
-e SERVER_STATS_INTERVAL="31536000" \
-e SERVER_CROSSPLAY="true" \
-e PUID=<UID from user> \
-e PGID=<PGID from user> \
toetje585/arch-wine-fs22
Before starting the Docker container, it is necessary to go through the initial configuration process. Unlike many other games that provide standalone server binaries, Farming Simulator does not offer this option. Instead, the required files are included in the digital download package. To obtain these files, you will need to download the full game (ZIP Version) and all DLC from the Download Portal.
We will provide more detailed instructions below, but rest assured that the installation process is a one-time requirement. If the compose file is correctly configured with the correct mount paths, you will not lose the installation or configuration files even if you remove or purge the Docker image/container.
If you purchased the game or already have a product key you can download the game/dlc on the host machine from the Download Portal
- Farming Simulator 22 (ZIP Archive)
The DLC files are often just an .exe executable you can download them, we move them into the right place later on.
To ensure that the installation remains intact even if you remove or update the Docker container, it is important to configure specific directories on the host side. A common practice is to place these directories in /opt, although you can choose any other preferred mount point according to your needs and preferences.
$sudo mkdir -p /opt/fs22/{config,game,installer,dlc}
To enable read and write access for the user account configured in the compose file (PUID/PGID), we need to ensure that the Docker container can interact with the designated directory. This can be achieved by executing the following command, which grants the necessary permissions:
sudo chown -R myuser:mygroup /opt/fs22Replace <myuser> with the appropriate user and <mygroup> with the users primary group (often the same as <myuser> if unsure use the id command below).
To incorporate the necessary PUID (User ID) and PGID (Group ID) values into the docker-compose/run file, you can utilize the Linux id command to retrieve the appropriate values. Run the following command:
id usernameReplace username with the desired username.
Once you have obtained the User ID (UID) and Group ID (PGID) from the output of the id command, add them to the docker-compose/run file using the following YAML syntax:
- PUID=<UID from user>
- PGID=<PGID from user>Make sure to append <UID=> with the actual User ID value and <PGID=> with the corresponding Group ID value.
Example:
- PUID=1000
- PGID=1000You should now unpack the installer and place the unzipped files inside the /your/path/fs22/installer directory, all dlc should be placed in the /your/path/fs22/dlc directory. If we start the docker container those directories will be mapped inside the container hence making them available for installation.
Note: left mounth paths are on the host machine, the right mount path is inside the docker image and should be left untouched
- /your/path/fs22/installer:/opt/fs22/installer
- /your/path/fs22/config:/opt/fs22/config
- /your/path/fs22/game:/opt/fs22/game
- /your/path/fs22/dlc:/opt/fs22/dlc
With the host directories configured and the compose file set up accordingly, you are now ready to start the container. inside the same direcoty where the modified docker-compose.yml is located run the following command.
docker-compose up -d*Tip: You can use $docker ps to see if the container started correctly.
To connect to the VNC Server using VNC Viewer, you can establish a connection by specifying the IP address followed by the choosen vnc port number default 5900. This connection will open up a full desktop environment, allowing you to proceed with the installation of the dedicated server.
Please launch VNC Viewer and enter the following in the connection field:
ip:5900
Replace ip with the actual IP address of the server.
Open up the terminal, and run the below command.
$./setup_giants.sh
This should run the installer, complete the installation. After the installation is completed we can start the server by using the below command.
$./start_webserver.sh
We don't have a browser inside the VNC Desktop, check if the server is working by going to ip:8080 on a other machine!
Getting the PUID and GUID is explained here.
| Name | Default | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
VNC_PASSWORD |
Password for connecting using the vnc client | |
WEB_USERNAME |
admin |
Username for admin portal at :8080 |
SERVER_NAME |
Servername that will be shown in the server browser | |
SERVER_PORT |
10823 |
Default: 10823, port that the server will listen on |
SERVER_PASSWORD |
The game join password | |
SERVER_ADMIN |
The server ingame admin password | |
SERVER_REGION |
en |
en, de, jp, pl, cz, fr, es, ru, it, pt, hu, nl, cs, ct, br, tr, ro, kr, ea, da, fi, no, sv, fc |
SERVER_PLAYERS |
16 |
Default: 16, amount of players allowed on the server |
SERVER_MAP |
MapUS |
Default: MapUS (Elmcreek), other official maps are: MapFR (Haut-Beyleron), MapAlpine (Erlengrat) |
SERVER_DIFFICULTY |
3 |
Default: 3, start from scratch |
SERVER_PAUSE |
2 |
Default: 2, pause the server if no players are connected 1, never pause the server |
SERVER_SAVE_INTERVAL |
180.000000 |
Default: 180.000000, in seconds. |
SERVER_STATS_INTERVAL |
31536000 |
Default: 120.000000 |
SERVER_CROSSPLAY |
true/false |
Default: true |
PUID |
PUID of username used on the local machine | |
GUID |
GUID of username used on the local machine |
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This Docker container is not endorsed by, directly affiliated with, maintained, authorized, or sponsored by Giants Software and Farming Simulator 22. The logo Farming Simulator 22 are © 2023 Giants Software.
13-05-2024: Force rebuild to add support for latest dlc!
