What is s&box?
s&box is now available on Steam. Read our s&box launch overview for a quick look at Source 2 community games and dedicated servers. s&box is Facepunch Studios' Source 2 creation platform and the spiritual successor to Garry's Mod. It is not built around one fixed mode. Players can jump between community-made games, while creators can build and publish their own projects using C#, hotloading, Workshop support and the wider s&box toolset.
That makes dedicated servers useful for more than just normal multiplayer. One server might run a sandbox map, another might host a shooter, and another might be used for testing a private project before it is ready for a wider audience. The exact setup depends on the game package and map you want to run.
The fun is in seeing what people make with it. You might spend one evening trying a small party game, then jump into a combat mode or physics sandbox the next. As more creators publish projects, s&box should become the kind of game that keeps changing depending on which community you follow.
Running your own s&box server gives your group a stable place to play, build or test without relying on one player's PC. Friends can join when they have time, creators can keep a project online for feedback, and communities can build around a regular server instead of starting from scratch each session.
On our hosting, you get access to the files and settings that matter, with backups available before you make bigger changes. If you are moving from local testing to a public server, or just trying to get the right package and map running, our team can help you get it set up properly.
For more information about the game itself, visit the s&box Steam page or the official dedicated server documentation.
s&box Launch Trailer
Watch the official s&box launch trailer below.
