is their going to be steam and epic cross platform

[Snootboop]

?

[mistersneak]

Yes!
The technology is called Crossplay and is supported immediately upon launch. As a Steam user when you first launch, you'll be asked if you want to enable Crossplay. Just say "yes" and you're good to go.

[Snootboop]

OMG thank you i love this game and i have a friend who is gonna get it when it comes out for free on epic i also am excited for the switch luanch cant wait to take this mobile!

[mistersneak]

We're also super pumped for the Switch version! If the Kickstarter is very successful we have a ton of things we want to add to the game. So if you can, please pledge and share so we can reveal and unlock stretch goals!

[mistersneak]

Also you're very welcome. I appreciate your enthusiasm for Barony!

[Bejo]

Hello, I also would like to ask about crossplay too
1. Can we crossplay with switch too?
2. I've played barony a long time ago and recently played it again after hearing it'll goes free on epic, is there any way to check if we already enabled crossplay?
3. If we want to do crossplay, should we use direct IP hosting or can it be done with steamwork hosting?
Thank you for the answers

[mistersneak]

Hey Bejo! Thanks for the questions.
1. There's no Switch version until we have a successful Kickstarter! That said, it is likely that Crossplay would be a stretch goal, as currently our schedule for Switch work doesn't include online multiplayer (local and split-screen only for the basic release plan). So please do what you can to help support the Kickstarter if you are really excited about this feature! (Share share share with your friends!)

2. Don't worry, you'll be prompted to enable crossplay when the update goes live in just a little bit. That said if you want to check to see if it's enabled, you can always go to the Misc tab and it'll be there on the bottom left labeled "Enable Crossplay".

3. You can either use Steamworks or Crossplay services for multiplayer (one or the other). Direct IP is only if you want to do things manually with no online service helping you. For clarity: Crossplay lobbies are accessible by both Steam and EGS copies of the game. That's how the cross-platform multiplayer operates.

I hope I answered your questions!

[Snootboop]

when will the kickstarter start? could i get a link?

[mistersneak]

Kickstarter is LIVE!!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/turningwheel/barony-for-the-nintendo-switch

[Bejo]

Originally posted by mistersneak:

I hope I answered your questions!

Loud and clear, thank you for the answers! Good luck for the kickstarter, I'll share the info with my friends too

[Squiddy]

Is the Epic crossplay not available in the Linux version? Didn't see a mention of it.

[Bejo]

Originally posted by Linux Liam:

Is the Epic crossplay not available in the Linux version? Didn't see a mention of it.

Unfortunately, I think not, the crosplay is using epic services, and since epic doesn't support linux at the moment, the crossplay setting is missing in linux version. Maybe try with direct IP hosting? Since the crossplay and steamwork is to bypass setting up port forward, based on the explanation

[Squiddy]

Originally posted by Bejo:

Originally posted by Linux Liam:

Is the Epic crossplay not available in the Linux version? Didn't see a mention of it.

Unfortunately, I think not, the crosplay is using epic services, and since epic doesn't support linux at the moment, the crossplay setting is missing in linux version. Maybe try with direct IP hosting? Since the crossplay and steamwork is to bypass setting up port forward, based on the explanation

According to Epic Online Services, they fully support Linux. It's stated very clearly. https://dev.epicgames.com/en-US/services

It's only the Epic Store itself that does not support Linux.

[WALL OF JUSTICE]

Hi Liam - we will check out crossplay for Linux this weekend, I can't recall if it always was supported when we started

[Squiddy]

Originally posted by WALL OF JUSTICE:

Hi Liam - we will check out crossplay for Linux this weekend, I can't recall if it always was supported when we started

Thanks, appreciate the reply here :)

[WALL OF JUSTICE]

Latest update (V3.3.6 4th August) today brings crossplay to Linux! Give it a try!