Start a New Server

Learn how to start your own server in Call of Duty: World at War. This guide covers the basics to get you up and running, so you can host games for your friends.

Starting Your Own Server in Call of Duty: World at War

Alright, so you want to host your own game in World at War? It's pretty straightforward once you know how. Think of it like setting up your own living room for your buddies to come hang out and play.

Back in the day, games like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Call of Duty: Black Ops had this thing called 'Host Migration'. If the main guy hosting the game suddenly dropped out, the game would try its best to pick a new host on the fly. It wasn't perfect, but it meant your match might not just end abruptly with a message like "The game has ended due to poor connection quality with the host."

For World at War, you're generally looking at setting up a dedicated server if you want to host a persistent game. This is a bit more involved than just starting a match and letting the game pick a host. You'll need to download and configure the dedicated server files. It's not something you do from the main game menu like just hitting 'Start Game'.

A Few Things to Keep in Mind:

• Dedicated Server Files: You'll need to find and install the official dedicated server files for World at War. These are separate from the game itself.
• Configuration: Once you have the files, you'll need to edit configuration files to set up your server name, game modes, maps, and other settings. It might seem a bit technical at first, but there are plenty of guides out there to help you through it.
• Port Forwarding: To make sure your friends can connect to your server, you'll likely need to set up port forwarding on your router. This tells your router to send the game's traffic directly to your server computer.

While the game itself doesn't have a simple 'Start New Server' button in the way you might expect, setting up a dedicated server is the way to go for hosting your own private matches. Don't worry if it seems like a lot at first; take it step-by-step, and soon you'll be hosting games for everyone!