Multiplayer & Co-op Guide
TL;DR · 1–4 players online · No split-screen · Proximity voice chat · All teammates must reach exit alive · Join via room codes.
Basics
- Solo: Fully playable alone — some levels are harder without a team.
- Co-op: Up to 4 players. Everyone must reach each level's exit alive before the group progresses.
- Voice: Proximity voice chat — entities can hear you. Stay quiet near danger.
How to Join Friends
- Host creates a lobby (public or private).
- Share the room code.
- Friends type the code on any platform (PC, PS5, Xbox).
- Cross-play works automatically — no Epic account needed.
Levels Where Co-op Changes Tactics
| Level | Team Tactic |
|---|---|
| Pipe Dreams | Call out forks, stay together |
| Level Fun | Tight group — don't spread out |
| !Run For Your Life! | Everyone runs own line, no revives mid-chase |
| Level 974 | One player watches entity while another works |
Known Multiplayer Fixes (v1.3.2)
- Voice chat cutting out → fixed in v1.3.1
- Crash after idling in Hub → fixed in v1.3.2
- Loading screen hangs → fixed in v1.3.2
Community
- Official Discord: discord.gg/fancygames — find teammates, report bugs.
Sources
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