Ground Branch Over The Network Direct

The game relies heavily on Steamworks. Ensure your Steam overlay is active to accept invites easily.

If you are hosting, you must forward UDP Port 7777 (Game) and UDP Port 27015 (Query) in your router settings. GROUND BRANCH over the network

Add an exception for GroundBranch.exe in Windows Defender to prevent blocked packets. The game relies heavily on Steamworks

To ensure a smooth "Over the Network" experience, focus on these three pillars: GROUND BRANCH over the network

Networking in GROUND BRANCH GROUND BRANCH uses a model for multiplayer . This ensures a consistent tactical experience by having one central "authority" (the server) handle physics, ballistics, and player states. 🌐 Connection Types

The gold standard for stability. You can rent these from providers or host your own using the GROUND BRANCH Dedicated Server tool on Steam.