Mordhau private matches: are there dedicated servers?

Wondering if you can play private matches in Mordhau? Don’t worry, as you are not alone. While playing this game, several players want to create a private lobby to play alone with their friends. Since there are many servers with a maximum group size, playing with friends can be problematic. But are there any P2P or dedicated servers for this game? Check out our guide to see if you can play a private match or join a private lobby.

Can I play private matches in Mordhau? (answered)

Unfortunately, you cannot play private matches in Mordhau with your friends. Since the game does not have options for a dedicated private server or lobby, you cannot play private matches in the game. However, you can own or rent a private server to play with your friends. You can also use SteamCMD or WindowsGSM to create a private dedicated server.

If you have a copy of Steam, you can also create a server using the Steam tools. So here’s how to create a private dedicated server for Mordhau using Steam Tools.

  • Launch the Steam client and navigate to your games library.
  • In the Home section, select and toggle the Tools option. Refer to the image above.
  • Navigate to Mordhau Dedicated Server and select the installation option.
  • Once you have the server files, navigate to the directory where you installed it.
  • When you navigate to the folder, create a shortcut to the MordhauServer.exe file.
  • Then right click on this shortcut and go to its properties.
  • Edit the target in the Target Location section. You must type “-log”at the end.
  • This is what the target should look like:
    • C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\Mordhau Dedicated Server\MordhauServer.exe”-log
  • Finally, start the server before it generates configuration files for editing.

How to play with friends

You can also play Mordhau with friends using a different method. Instead of creating a dedicated server for private matches, you can join an empty server.

So here’s how you can play with your friends on Steam:

  • Press the Shift + Tab shortcut button to launch the Steam overlay.
  • Select your friend and select the Invite option.
  • After they join your group, go to the server browser.
  • Finally, choose a suitable empty server and join the server until it lasts.

Here’s how you can play Mordhau with friends on the Epic Games Store:

  • Press the shortcut key Shift + F3 to open the social media overlay.
  • Then select the friend you want to play with and invite them.
  • After they join the group, go to the server browser and join your preferred server.
  • Finally, play matches with your friends until the server fills up.

If you’re confused about dueling with friends, check out our guide on how to duel friends 1v1 for more information.

That’s all for Mordhau Private matches. If you liked this guide, check out other video game guides for other games in our dedicated Games section.

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