The wait for Roadcraft is nearly over, and many players are curious about its multiplayer options. If you’ve been wondering whether you can team up with friends, here’s what you need to know about the game’s co-op features and how it compares to its predecessor, Snowrunner.
Roadcraft supports online co-op multiplayer for up to four players, introducing shared progression across all participants. This is a notable change from Snowrunner, where only the host’s progress was saved. Now, everyone in the group can contribute and see their progress reflected in their saves.
Players can divide tasks efficiently: one might lay asphalt while another rolls it, making teamwork practical and rewarding. The game offers a variety of main quests and side objectives, allowing groups to split up or tackle challenges together.
To play online co-op, each player needs their own copy of the game and an internet connection. Once set, selecting the multiplayer option from the main menu gets you into the action.
Roadcraft does not include local co-op multiplayer. While this might disappoint some, it reflects a broader trend in the industry where fewer games offer split-screen or couch co-op modes.
The nature of Roadcraft makes local co-op tricky. The game demands full-screen attention to spot hazards like deep mud or to precisely angle cranes, which would be difficult to manage on a split screen. Also, the detailed graphics and gameplay could cause performance issues if the screen were divided.
On the bright side, Roadcraft is available on all next-gen platforms and is expected to run on Steam Deck, which might open up more flexible co-op opportunities for players on the go.
