To play online, ensure you have the latest version (patch 1.5 or later) installed.

: Use the server browser to find official UK or US servers, or enter a specific IP address to join a friend's hosted game.

The multiplayer mode in (released in 2015) transforms the lonely, atmospheric survival game into a tense blend of co-op and potential betrayal. Unlike the multi-island single-player campaign, multiplayer matches typically take place on a single, large procedurally generated island where up to four (and sometimes up to eight) players compete to escape. Key Features of Multiplayer

: You can run a separate server program (provided with the game) and customize the map's landscape, robot density, and winning conditions.

: Stone circles are not always available; they become active periodically, signaled by a claxon and a beacon, forcing players into a common, dangerous area to drop off their fragments.

: Player-vs-player combat is usually enabled by default, though server admins can disable it in the settings.

: If using Steam, select "Play Multiplayer" to open the dedicated client.