Cross Server Warp (CSW)

ℹ️ HWS Guide 🛠️ Features & Mechanics
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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.

:prohibited: Important Limitations

:red_exclamation_mark: 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.

:wrench: How It Works

  1. Fly to the Cross Server Warp sector
  • Location: Center of the universe inside Homeworld PvE system.
  1. 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)
  1. Log into the target server immediately
  • Wait up to 1–2 minutes for everything to transfer.
  • DO NOT log out during the process!

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

:brain: 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.

:package: What Gets Transferred?

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

:cross_mark: What Does NOT Transfer?

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

:money_bag: CSW Costs – Who Pays What?

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

:prohibited: Passenger players do not count as shipless!

:stopwatch: Timing & Server Restarts

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

:hourglass_not_done: After CSW:Start

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

:hammer_and_wrench: Troubleshooting CSW

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

:warning: “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.

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

:prohibited: Can I Park in the CSW Orbit?

No.

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

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