Welcome to the final pre-release development blog of the multiplayer update. Were really thankful for the positive interest so far. In todays post, we are going to answer some questions that appeared in the comments on previous blog posts. After that, all thats left is actually releasing the gamemode!

• Multiplayer part 1: an introduction A look at what the multiplayer campaign is and what a turn of playing looks like.
• Multiplayer part 2: a match in action A first look at the info you get to see about your opponents.
• Multiplayer part 3: game history and end-of-game A look at in-game player statistics and the History page.
• Multiplayer part 4: customization and matchmaking Cosmetic player customization and details about how you actually join a match.
• Multiplayer part 5: questions & answers You are here An overview of all the questions so far and our answers.

When is it expected to come out?

Were planning on doing a Steam Playtest in Q1 of 2022. The release date is not known yet, it depends on how much has to be improved after the playtest. The playtest will be announced on the Steam blog.

Will the game support local multiplayer?

There are no plans for supporting local multiplayer or Steam Remote Play Together.

Will there be options for friends-only 2-3 player games with AI bots filling the other slots?

You can create private matches with friends. A solution to fill the other slots with bots or for playing with less players is in the works.

Can we get more than 4 players in a match?

The campaign is currently made for a maximum of 4 players.

Will there be more maps to play? / Will there be a full campaign mode to play with friends?

Its possible we will release a map selection option for private games, including the full unabridged campaign and The Heat Is On. But dont expect it for the initial release. We also have a few concepts for new types of multiplayer maps already.

Can we get minigames in the town screen for when were waiting?

You can play a single game from the menu while waiting, or close the game and Steam will send a notification when your game is ready again.

Wont the expert characters be unbalanced in multiplayer?

Character selection in multiplayer is purely visual, you dont get any special abilities.

Does the stock auction require all players to be present? If so, what if someone leaves? Will the game not be able to progress until all players are present?

Everyone bids on stocks and land in their own time. The game progresses as soon as the last player makes their bid. You get a recap of the auctions when you open the game again. More about this in the part 2 blog post: https://steamcommunity.com/games/361280/announcements/detail/3126057181561744166

Will the game support cross platform multiplayer with GoG?

All the desktop versions of the game are planned to connect with the same servers. As soon as we have a solution for managing player accounts in GoG and other platforms they can play with everyone else.

Is there a Discord server for the game?

Theres a Gamious Discord community. You are all very much welcome to join it here: https://discord.com/invite/ZQcQ7bQYTW Hopefully this answers all your most pressing questions. Thanks for reading!

[ 2022-02-11 09:52:33 CET ] [ Original post ]