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What a game server actually costs to run in 2026
Bandwidth, DDoS protection and memory prices have pushed hosting bills up. Where the money goes, and how communities fund it without going pay-to-win.
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Bandwidth, DDoS protection and memory prices have pushed hosting bills up. Where the money goes, and how communities fund it without going pay-to-win.