How to play co-op multiplayer in Craftopia

Eventually, after the early access period is over for the PC survival game, Craftopia, players will be able to instantaneously invite friends by creating worlds and sending invites. However, that feature is not here yet, but there is a stable workaround so that you can farm and build with friends right now. It’s not as complicated as it’s going to sound, but just take it one step at a time so you can play with up to four others.

Instructions for host

To begin the process, you’ll need to put Steam aside for the moment and download private VPN service LogMeIn Hamachi. Its base edition is entirely free but only allows five people on a network at a time. Once you’ve arrived at the program’s main menu, here’s how to get started. 

1. Find and go to the Network tab in the top-left corner.
2. From there, you will have to open a new network that can be named and password-protected.
3. Once you create the network, share the VPN’s IP4 address displayed at the bottom, along with the name and password, to your friends.
4. You’ll then want to open the game and open the Host and Play option.
5. When playing with this option, your friends will be able to join if they have the VPN information.

Instructions for invitees

Like the host, you’ll also want to download LogMeIn Hamachi. After your hard-working host has sent you the info needed to join their server, go to the Network tab in Hamachi and click on the “join an existing network” feature. From here, you’ll need to type in the credentials your host has sent in the program and the game’s “Join via IP” menu.

You should now see your host and other invited in Craftopia’s multiplayer. Remember, though, you won’t have to use this process forever, with official multiplayer servers coming soon.