Empyrion - Galactic Survival dedicated hosting for a small friend group (2026)
Empyrion is a space-survival sandbox — planets, capital ships, and multi-playfield galaxies that stay heavy once the crew spreads out. A small friend faction wants one always-on world so the save isn’t stuck on someone’s PC. Shockbyte, GameTeam and Bisect all sell it. Apex, Nodecraft and PebbleHost page URLs we tried returned 404 (or were not listed on their games catalogs). Prices below were read from each host’s own Empyrion page. Confirm availability and the bill at checkout.
RAM, slots, playfields and mods
- Friend-group fit: Shockbyte’s entry Akua plan is labeled 10 players / 7 GB — the natural small-faction band. Omicron / Skillon (15 / 20 players) are community-sized. GameTeam’s FAQ says about 8–30 players, with concurrent active playfields mattering more than raw headcount.
- RAM honesty (host claims only — Empyrion can be heavy): GameTeam’s FAQ says 8–16 GB, because each active playfield loads separately and a busy multi-planet crew climbs quickly. Shockbyte starts at 7 GB on Akua. Treat 7 GB as a light entry for a tight friend group on one or two worlds; budget toward 8–16 GB if you keep many planets loaded or run Reforged Eden / Project Eden-class scenarios.
- Mods (host claims only): Shockbyte claims full mod support — custom scenarios (e.g. Project Eden), blueprints, and Steam Workshop mods. Bisect claims full mod support. GameTeam’s FAQ says yes via server-side mods and scenario files (custom scenarios are the common route; clients download them). Apex / Nodecraft / PebbleHost were not confirmed. See Night 6.
Comparison: Empyrion plans
Price sources: every price comes from the host’s own Empyrion page (fetched 24 Oct 2026, NZDT). No third-party or search-summary prices are used. Recurring monthly figures are preferred over first-month sale teasers (sales disclosed where shown). TBD means the host page showed no price, or the page URLs we tried returned 404. Confirm at checkout.
| Host | Entry tier | Bigger tiers | Notes | Oceania | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ShockbyteAU brand | Akua · 7 GB · 10 players · $19.99/mo | Omicron · 10 GB · 15 players · $26.99/mo Skillon · 12 GB · 20 players · $31.99/mo |
Full mod support claimed (Project Eden / Workshop scenarios & blueprints); auto-updates & backups; DDoS; 72-hour refund; 7 GB is light once many playfields stay loaded | Global locations; Melbourne company (check for an AU node) | Labeled 10-player friend-faction Akua plan under ~$20 |
| GameTeam | From $0.49/GB (Budget) Advertised “from” rates; billing term and plan totals not shown. TBD. Page also showed a limited-time 10% offer — confirm at checkout |
Premium from $0.74/GB Premium tier present; plan totals still TBD without a chosen GB amount |
FAQ: 8–16 GB; ~8–30 players; mods/scenarios yes; weekly billing; 72-hour money-back; AI copilot claimed; playfield count drives RAM | Global locations (check for AU) | Weekly seasons while the galaxy grows playfield-by-playfield |
| BisectHosting | TBD Empyrion page we read showed features, not a clear price rate |
TBD | Full mod support claimed; swap to 110+ games; instance manager; 3-day backups; NVMe; DDoS; stock can vary | 21 locations; the page showed an out-of-stock notice for a location | Check price and stock at checkout |
| Apex Hosting | TBD Empyrion page URLs we tried returned 404; not listed on the games catalog we read |
TBD | Not confirmed | — | Home CTA / check directly |
| Nodecraft | TBD Empyrion page URLs we tried returned 404; not listed on the games catalog we read |
TBD | Not confirmed | Sydney & Melbourne (+ Auckland) on other games — not confirmed for Empyrion | Home CTA / check directly |
| PebbleHost | TBD Empyrion page URLs we tried returned 404 |
TBD | Not confirmed | Sydney listed for Minecraft | Home CTA / check directly |
Sources (host-owned): shockbyte.com, gameteam.io, bisecthosting.com (features; price rate not displayed). Apex / Nodecraft / PebbleHost: no host-owned Empyrion page found (404 / not listed). No host is crowned “#1”. Empyrion can be RAM-heavy once multiple playfields stay loaded — confirm RAM at checkout.
Oceania note
Empyrion’s build-and-explore loop tolerates mid ping better than a competitive shooter, but combat, docking and multi-playfield travel still feel late on a long US route. AU/NZ groups should check at checkout for an AU / APAC node on Shockbyte, GameTeam’s global map, or Bisect stock (21 locations; out-of-stock notice on the page we read). Nodecraft lists Sydney / Melbourne / Auckland on other games but we could not confirm Empyrion. See the Oceania ping guide.
Budget note and shortlist (not rankings)
- Labeled friend-faction plan under ~$20: Shockbyte Akua, $19.99/mo (7 GB / 10 players). Step up if many playfields stay loaded.
- Pay-by-the-GB while the galaxy grows (host claim): GameTeam Budget from $0.49/GB, Premium from $0.74/GB — confirm plan total, weekly term and RAM (FAQ 8–16 GB) at checkout; limited-time 10% offer disclosed on the page we read.
- If Bisect price/stock is hidden: use Shockbyte or GameTeam first; home CTA for Apex, Nodecraft or PebbleHost if you want to ask support whether Empyrion is coming.
- Similar nights: Space Engineers (Night 34), Astroneer (Night 19), No Man’s Sky (Night 21), Factorio (Night 17), Avorion (Night 40). Also budget under ~$20 and Oceania ping.
Official links (affiliate placeholders)
Buttons below point at official sites today (game pages where the host sells Empyrion; home where it does not). Tracked affiliate URLs will replace the #aff-* anchors once programs approve — see affiliates.md.
Related (pipeline)
Affiliate disclosure
HostForTheSquad may earn a commission if you purchase through links on this page (Shockbyte, Apex, BisectHosting, GameTeam, and others when approved). Commission rates do not decide table rows or “best for” notes. Prices and stock change — always verify on the host’s site before you pay.