Regarding requests for multiplayer

[Monomi Park]

Since we're seeing a lot of requests for a multiplayer feature from all our new (and awesome/handsome/beautiful) players, we thought it would be a good idea to address it.

Most of Slime Rancher's development was done by two people so a lot of decisions were made early on to allow two developers to make a game in a realistic timeframe. One of those decisions was multiplayer vs singleplayer.

Multiplayer is inherently more complicated and time-consuming to develop. And the hundreds of physics-enabled slimes bouncing around on screen needing to be in sync across two or more clients is a fantastically difficult problem to solve. So we decided to focus on solid single player experience.

For this reason we've stated in our Official FAQ that Slime Rancher is being developed as a singleplayer game and there are no plans for multiplayer. However, anything is possible much further out if we continue to see the same level of wonderful support from players as we do now. So thanks for everything so far!

So in short, multiplayer is not ruled out, but we can't promise it either. And it is worth restating that multiplayer with all of the physics in SR is a very hard problem. SR is a very unconventional game and multiplayer support would require a very creative solution.

So thank you again for all your support and feedback. We're just as excited as you are to see what comes to the Far, Far Range next!

[IFIYGD]

Congrats on being able to expand your team size! But get used to the MP threads. Sadly, there are too many who will never bother reading this Pinned thread, and many more who will simply ignore it.

I love the game, love that it is Singleplayer, so I can play it to relax and laugh and have some alone time.

Keep up the great work. I program for a living, Not a game dev, because... shesh, that is more complicated that the type of programming my business does. And wha w do is very complex. Stick to your roadmap and creating your vision. Some of us really appreciate it. :)

[Pilgor]

Originally posted by Monomi Park:

Since we're seeing a lot of requests for a multiplayer feature from all our new (and awesome/handsome/beautiful) players, we thought it would be a good idea to address it.

Most of Slime Rancher's development was done by two people (we're four now, thanks to your support!) so a lot of decisions were made early on to allow two developers to make a game in a realistic timeframe. One of those decisions was multiplayer vs singleplayer.

Multiplayer is inherently more complicated and time-consuming to develop. And the hundreds of physics-enabled slimes bouncing around on screen needing to be in sync across two or more clients is a fantastically difficult problem to solve. So we decided to focus on solid single player experience.

For this reason we've stated in our official FAQ that Slime Rancher is being developed as a singleplayer game and there are no plans for multiplayer. However, anything is possible further out (beyond v1.0) if we continue to see the same level of wonderful support from players as we do now. So thanks for everything so far!

So in short, multiplayer is not ruled out, but we can't promise it either. And it is worth restating that multiplayer with all of the physics in SR is a very hard problem. SR is a very unconventional game and multiplayer support would require a very creative solution.

So thank you again for all your support and feedback. We're just as excited as you are to see what comes to the Far, Far Range next!

Congradulations on getting a bigger team :D The game is so cute and awesome. :3 I think the team should focus first on a single player verison of the game and then in the future add muiltplayer if you wish. Good luck with the game :D

[Raybeano99]

The more the merrier they say and that is true... Like everyone else here great job on the team size increase :D

People think that adding multiplayer is like flicking a switch which it isn't.
like you amazing devs have said there are so many factors to take it especially when it comes to muilplayer just keep doing what you best and soon the slimes shall bonce once more... Well they are bouncing even till this every second.i don't know lol

Although i fear that people will still ignore this post...
But that means my list will grow ever more.

Also watermelon

[IFIYGD]

Originally posted by Raybeano99:

Also watermelon
:2016watermelon:

Lol! A new favorite food for Puddle Slimes?

Also... flame roasted pancakes.

[Sammarald]

FINALLY!

[ARI BONGWATER]

Congratulations and welcome new devs !!!! xx

[Tentakeltier🦑]

I don't think the game particularly NEEDS multiplayer, but I find that 2-player co-op would absolutely suit the game adorably well. It would also be cool, if there was a rival mode, where each player takes care of their own ranch, but everyone influences the mart prices, and there are certain goals that have to be reached for any of the players to win (like making a certain amount of money, having one of every largo, own a certain number of regular slimes etc) - I for one would love to play the game together with my boyfriend, but I also don't mind playing it alone, while the bf plays Subnautica. Which funnily has the same problem, everyone asking for MP while the game was made with just SP in mind.. ;)

[DriedVegetable]

Dear monomi park. I really love the game you made. But if you don't mind I would like
if you slower the rate of feeder because my corral is full of food and then the food spoils.
I have it hard to clean it because I have a LOT of slimes. PS:I know that developing a game
is really hard and I CAN'T code so again sorry that I bother you. (Sorry for my English
its not my mother tongue).

[Rose (she/her)]

Originally posted by FranKING:

Multiplayer pls♥

*screams eternally*

[Sammarald]

Originally posted by R-9:

Originally posted by FranKING:

Multiplayer pls♥

*screams eternally*

It's like that comment has been done just to troll other people.

[Rose (she/her)]

Originally posted by EmeraldPlay:

Originally posted by R-9:

*screams eternally*

It's like that comment has been done just to troll other people.

I know right.

[Raybeano99]

Originally posted by EmeraldPlay:

Originally posted by R-9:

*screams eternally*

It's like that comment has been done just to troll other people.

Most likely...

[I Am The Toast]

a multiplayer interface would for one probably boost sales and would ya'know be a good way for friends to connect ut would also give the player some down time if someone were to join id also like to see npcs or a more hostile slime variaty but im goin to carry that to another discusion

[Sammarald]

Did you EVER read what devs had to say on multiplayer? READ it.

[Raybeano99]

Originally posted by IronDragon7380:

a multiplayer interface would for one probably boost sales and would ya'know be a good way for friends to connect ut would also give the player some down time if someone were to join id also like to see npcs or a more hostile slime variaty but im goin to carry that to another discusion

Originally posted by EmeraldPlay:

Did you EVER read what devs had to say on multiplayer?.