Installing Lua for Barotrauma (LuaCs) on a dedicated server enables the use of complex, gameplay-altering mods that the standard XML-based engine cannot support. It provides server hosts with advanced administrative tools and performance optimizations, ensuring a more stable experience for large-scale lobbies. Ultimately, it is a prerequisite for most popular community scripts, making it essential for anyone looking to go beyond the vanilla game’s limitations.
Note: Reinstall LuaCs for any updates or server resets.
How to Install LuaCs on a Barotrauma Server
1. Download the luacsforbarotrauma_patch_linux_server.zip here.
2. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
3. Stop the server.
4. Go to the Files tab.
5. Upload the patch from step 1.
6. Right-click the .zip file and choose Unarchive.
7. Start the server.
How to Install LuaCs on a Barotrauma Client
1. Download the luacsforbarotrauma_patch_OS_client.zip here.
2. From Steam, right-click Barotrauma and choose Manage to Browse Local Files.
3. Extract the patch from step 1 to the directory from step 2. The patch will replace some files.
4. Launch Barotrauma.
5. A successful patch will display the Open LuaCs Settings button.