Project Castaway - Coop and Multiplayer Explained

As someone who has spent countless hours lost in the wilderness of survival games, I eagerly await the arrival of Project Castaway on my PC screen. Having braved the harsh terrains and fought off the hordes of zombies in various islands, deserts, and frozen wastelands, I am ready to face the challenges that this mysterious Pacific Ocean island will throw at me.


Enthusiasts of survival games should be eagerly anticipating the upcoming PC release of Project Castaway (more on console versions in a different guide). This fresh game transports you to an isolated Pacific Ocean island where your objectives include foraging for sustenance, constructing shelter, and uncovering the island’s many secrets. For those who prefer playing such games with friends, we’ll soon provide details about multiplayer features.

Project Castaway – Coop and Multiplayer Explained

It’s quite common for folks to think that survival games are best enjoyed with companions. That’s why discussions about multiplayer, particularly cooperative play, frequently arise when talking about games within this genre. Fortunately, Project Castaway includes a cooperative mode, albeit not as quickly paced as one might prefer.

On their official Discord platform, the developers have confirmed that Project Castaway includes a multiplayer mode.

Will the game have multiplayer?

Yes, co-op is on our roadmap post launch.

You’ll notice that the details provided aren’t extensive, but there’s a post on Steam where a developer has responded, offering some insight.

Yes, we’re planning to debut our game in Early Access mode exactly one week from now, but without the cooperative play feature at first. We’ll be focusing on further developing the game, aiming for a future full release that includes co-op functionality, as well as console versions.

Given current plans and estimated timelines, it appears that the game’s full release could be imminent. Based on the Early Access timeframe indicated on Steam, which typically lasts about 1-2 years, we might anticipate that development will take around this amount of time, or possibly even longer. This could mean multiplayer functionality in 2026. However, it’s important to remember that the game creation process is complex and unpredictable, with both positive and negative factors at play. So, while it’s possible, let’s remain patient and see how things unfold.

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2024-09-17 11:31