What it changes
LAN and public hosting.
About Host a server
Host a server is a community add-on for Freeciv. Server hosting guide. Use the PlayBound launcher to drop the archive into the correct Freeciv content folder, then enable the mod from the game's mod or content menu. Mods are versioned separately from the base game — match the recommended engine or client release before joining multiplayer, and keep a clean backup of your settings if you experiment with several packs at once. PlayBound only lists projects that publish redistributable archives or clear external download pages. Always read the upstream README for credits, required assets, and known incompatibilities.
Download page
This package isn't one-click yet. Open the official download page in your browser, then place files in the game's mods folder.
How to install Host a server
- 1
Install Freeciv first if you have not already — Host a server is an add-on and needs the base game.
- 2
The quickest route is the PlayBound Launcher: open Freeciv, find Host a server in its mods list and press Install. The launcher downloads the official release and places it in the right folder for you.