In 2001, Marco Balle and Marcel Bößendörfer founded Nitrado in Karlsruhe, Germany with a vision to revolutionize game server hosting. What started as Monsterserver.de has evolved into the world's leading provider of game server hosting, powering millions of multiplayer gaming sessions globally. The founders recognized a critical gap in the market: gamers needed affordable, instant, and reliable server hosting that just worked without requiring technical expertise or leaving PCs running 24/7.
Today, Nitrado operates under marbis GmbH and serves as the backbone for popular games like Minecraft, ARK: Survival Evolved, Palworld, and over 120 other titles. The company's proprietary GameFabric platform delivers ultra-low latency experiences through a global network of data centers across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. With SteelShield™ DDoS protection, instant server setup in under 60 seconds, and 24/7 customer support, Nitrado has become the trusted partner for both casual gamers and major game publishers. The company continues expanding globally, opening new points of presence including Tokyo, while maintaining its commitment to making multiplayer gaming accessible to everyone.
