
Up to four players can play in split-screen mode (see start split-screen mode).Players can join remotely via PlayStation Plus (requires a subscription).
(By default, the server uses UDP port 24642. This may require an open firewall port or virtual LAN service like Hamachi.
Via split-screen mode (see start split-screen mode). Via GOG Galaxy or Steam: an invite code appears in the in-game options, which other players can type into the join screen to connect if they also have GOG Galaxy or Steam. Via Steam: multiplayer farms hosted by Steam friends will appear on the co-op join screen. Open the save file via Co-op instead of Load to let other players join.įor the main player, see host a world. If the host loaded the world via "Co-Op" on the title screen, they can have both remote and split-screen players in the same world (subject to the restrictions). Have each extra player press start on the connected controller. Scroll down to the Multiplayer section and choose Start Local Co-op. Open the in-game menu and choose the Options tab. (The keyboard on PC is always reserved for the first player, though the first player can use a controller too.)
Connect a controller to the computer/console for each extra player. Build a cabin for each new player in single-player mode. Profit margins can't be changed after farm creation without save editing, but wallet sharing can be changed and cabins can be built or demolished in-game. Optionally, a profit margin can be set to decide whether players share a wallet or have their own wallets. Make sure to add one cabin for each player who'll join.
From the title screen, choose Co-Op instead of New.To start a new world specifically for multiplayer: Crossplatform multiplayer ( e.g., PS4 ↔ PC) isn't supported, except between PC versions ( e.g., Windows ↔ MacOS).Ī world can be created specifically for multiplayer, or converted from a single-player world to multiplayer anytime.Each player needs a full controller or two Joy Cons. On Switch only, split-screen mode is limited to two players.It is not possible to have both split-screen and remote players at the same time.(Local split-screen multiplayer is free.) Remote multiplayer needs a subscription to that console's online services.2.3 Invite players to a single-player world.