Knockout City – How To Continue Playing After Servers Shut Down

It is unfortunate that the public servers for Knockout City have been shut down as of June 6th, 2023. Echter, there is still a way for you to continue playing the game officially and enjoy the brawling experience.

Private Hosted Server Edition Overview

The developers have released the Private Hosted Server Edition of Knockout City as a solution. This version of the game allows you to continue playing as if the game never went offline. While there are minor changes implemented due to the disconnection from public servers, it remains highly similar to the original game.

By utilizing the Private Hosted Server Edition, you can trust that you are playing an official version of the game, specifically designed to keep players engaged despite the shutdown of public servers.

You can download it HERE!

How to Download

If you’re encountering difficulties downloading and setting up the Private Hosted Server Edition of Knockout City, this section of the guide provides a step-by-step process to assist you in getting started with this particular version of the game.

Once you have accessed the website mentioned earlier, navigate down the page until you locate the designated section labeled “BRAWL + HOST.” Within this section, you will need to make a selection between downloading the game with high graphics or low graphics. Choose the option that best suits your preferences, and then proceed to click on the “Downloaden” knop, following your acceptance of the User Agreement.

After selecting your desired graphics settings on the aforementioned website, proceed to click on the download button. Zodra de download is voltooid, the next step involves extracting the contents of the downloaded zip file. Om dit te bereiken, simply right-click on the zip file and select the option that says “Extract All.”

Once you have performed the previous step, proceed to open the downloaded KnockoutCity folder. Within the folder, locate the game icon and click on it to launch the game. It is important to note that a server connection is required in order to play the game successfully.

How to Host

Upon launching the game, you may encounter an error message indicating a failure to connect to the servers. This occurs because you need to create or join a server in order to play. In this section of the guide, I will explain how to create a server, allowing you to play with either bots or individuals you invite.

Om te beginnen, navigate to the previously extracted files as described in the earlier steps. Locate the file named “KnockoutCityServer” and open it. Within this file, you will find an application bearing the KO game logo. Right-click on this application and select the option to create a shortcut.

Once you have created the shortcut, right-click on it and choose “Eigenschappen” from the context menu. In the properties window, you will find several tabs at the top. Click on the tab labeled “Shortcut.”

Upon accessing the “Shortcut” tabblad, locate the text box labeled “Target.” Add a space at the end of the existing text within the text box. Dan, proceed to copy and paste the relevant information provided below the image, based on the TDP port and UDP port range of your router.

If you are unsure about the meaning of these terms or the specific values to use, you can try different combinations until you find the one that works for you.

Paste one of the provided options into the textbox, similar to the image I shared, using the keyboard shortcut CTRL+V.

-backend_port=[23600]
-server_min_port=[23600]
-server_max_port=[23699]

If you wish to secure your server with a password, simply insert a spacebar after the previously entered text and then copy and paste the following at the end: -secret=InsertPasswordHere.

Binnenkomen “-secret=InsertPasswordHere” into the Target textbox.

Once you have completed all the necessary steps, run the shortcut as you would any other application. This will launch a black screen containing various text. It is crucial to keep this window open if you wish to play, as closing it will disconnect everyone, inclusief jezelf, from the server.

Launch the server application and ensure that it remains open throughout your gameplay session.

How to Join

If you have created the server, the game will automatically connect to it when you launch the game. Echter, if you want to invite others to your server or join a server that is not yours, this section of the guide will assist you in the process.

WAARSCHUWING: Sharing your IP Address is necessary for others to join your server, but exercise caution when sharing it with individuals you do not trust.

To join a server, Zoek de “KnockoutCity” folder that you extracted at the beginning of the guide. Right-click on the application with the game logo and create a shortcut for it.

After creating the shortcut, right-click on it and select “Properties.” Within the Properties window, you will find several tabs at the top. Click on the tab labeled “Shortcut.”

Klik op “Eigenschappen” en navigeer naar de “Shortcut” tabblad.

After completing the previous step, locate the textbox labeled “Target.” Add a spacebar at the end of the existing text and type the following information: -backend=IpAddressHere.

Binnenkomen “-backend=IpAddressHere” into the Target textbox, and you are now ready to play the game.

Opmerkingen

• If you desire a unique username, you can modify the “Target” textbox on the Knockout City shortcut (not the server one) by adding a spacebar and typing: “-username=InsertNameHere”.
• This version of Knockout City operates as a private server, meaning you are unable to play with random individuals as you would on public servers. In plaats van, you can engage in matches with others through LAN connections or if they join your private server.
• In this version, all cosmetics are unlocked, and you have 100,000 Holobux to spend on drinks. While you can still level up and complete contracts, the primary purpose is for recreational enjoyment.
• Please note that this version is not associated with platforms like Steam. Vervolgens, you cannot transfer your progress or accomplish any missed achievements you may have.
• All game modes, including limited-time events, are accessible. In instances where there are insufficient players to initiate a match, you can play with bots.
• This version is exclusively available for Windows PC users.
• Voice chat functionality is not available in this version of the game.