Your server.
On your PC.

Yes. Playstead manages local server processes and stores your worlds and backups on your computer. Your PC and Playstead must stay on while people play. ChunkArc does not host these worlds. Downloads, updates and optional integrations still use the Internet.

No. They join with a compatible game client. For Internet play on supported builds, connect your own Playit account and share the game address shown in the app. Playit is an external service; its availability, routing, latency and limits apply.

The Playit connection for supported builds does not require manual router port forwarding. Linking your account and setting up the connection are still required. Some networks or game builds may not work with that connection.

Create Minecraft Java, Terraria or tModLoader servers. Mod and plugin compatibility depends on the game, version and loader. Recoverable historical Minecraft Alpha, Beta and preview builds are also listed, but are currently limited to this PC without LAN or Playit. A catalog entry is not proof of gameplay testing. Classic is not available.

This beta installer is for Windows x64. You need enough RAM and disk space for the worlds you create, an Internet connection for downloads and your own compatible game client. Playstead downloads the appropriate Java runtime for Minecraft; Terraria and tModLoader use their own server components.

The installer does not have a Windows Authenticode certificate. Windows may show an unrecognized-publisher warning. Download only from the official release repository and review the release notes before installing. Internal update integrity checks are separate from Windows publisher verification.

Playstead is free to download during this beta. It is proprietary software, not an open-source project. The public GitHub repository distributes releases and support information, not the application source. The games and external services have their own terms.