Cross Server Warp (CSW)

RexXxuS · February 7, 2017, 12:11am

HWS offers four main servers:

HWS+ EU & HWS+ NA
HWS RE EU & HWS RE NA

With our Cross Server Warp (CSW) system, you can travel between the EU and NA servers - soon also between HWS+ and HWS RE.

Important Limitations

You cannot CSW between HWS+ and HWS Reforged Eden (HWS RE) servers with your own ships as well as bring any item over. At the beginning you can only CSW shipless with a white list of items you can cross over.

How It Works

Fly to the Cross Server Warp sector

Location: Center of the universe inside Homeworld PvE system.

Use the correct command - for example:

From EU to NA: CSW:Start:NA
From NA to EU: CSW:Start:EU
(Same applies to RE servers)

Log into the target server immediately

Wait up to 1–2 minutes for everything to transfer.
DO NOT log out during the process!

Need help?
Visit https://cmd.hws.global
or check your PDA: Guide > HWS Commands
or type csw:? in chat.

Things to Know Before Using CSW

⚠️ High Ping Warning:
If your ping to the target server is 300ms+, it may take longer for the server to appear in your list.
✅ Speed Up Tip:
After logging in, type cb:startjobs in chat to speed up processing.
👥 Group Warp:
If you’re near a faction member, and one of you starts CSW, you’ll be warped together!
🧥 Starter Planet Warning:
Never choose a starter planet without armor equipped.
🚫 DO NOT SPAM:
Spamming csw:start: may result in bans or being sent to HWS Prison for a whole season!
📌 Supporter Zones:
Your ship’s supporter zone (OCD/EB/Recycle/Market) will be removed during CSW due to ID changes.

What Gets Transferred?

Player inventory
Ships (including cargo, fuel, and oxygen)
HWS DNA
Player credits / wallet

What Does NOT Transfer?

Elemental Bank credits
Armor & Armor Boosters (stays on the origin server)
HWS Ingots
Techtree Unlock Points
Player XP (Level)
Supporter zones (OCD, EB, etc.) attached to ships

CSW Costs – Who Pays What?

Patron Tier / Origin	Cost
Explorer Origin	Free
Patron Master^	Free
Patron Elite	100k + 1 DNA
Patron Veteran	200k + 2 DNA
Patron Survivor	300k + 3 DNA
Patron Pro	400k + 4 DNA
Non-Patron / Non-Explorer	500k + 5 DNA
Shipless CSW	Free for everyone

Passenger players do not count as shipless!

Timing & Server Restarts

Do not initiate CSW 30 minutes before or after a server restart.
If one of the servers is offline, the CSW will fail.

After CSW:Start

Log in immediately to the destination server.
Wait patiently. Some elements (like ships) may take a moment to arrive.

Troubleshooting CSW

If something goes wrong, create a support ticket here
Mention your server time (type cb:time in-game).

“Only One Character Lives!”

Be aware:
If you’ve played actively on both NA and EU servers with different characters, one will be overwritten during CSW.

Decide beforehand which character (ID) you want to keep.

Can I Park in the CSW Orbit?

No.

The CSW orbit is taxed, and we do not recommend parking structures there permanently.