Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer & Matchmaking
2026-08-13
Machine Party supports online co-op for the confirmed 2–4 player range. The part that surprises most people is how you find the other three players.
Does Machine Party have online multiplayer?
Yes. Online co-op is supported, and the group plays together over the network in the same 2–4 player format as local sessions.
No in-game matchmaking
The base game does not include in-game public matchmaking or a public lobby list. In practice this means:
- You cannot press "find game" and get matched with strangers.
- You need to arrive with a group already assembled.
- The players you add are invited into your session rather than found by the game.
How to find a party
Because the game will not find players for you, your options are:
- Friend lists — the most reliable path; invite people you already play with.
- Community hubs — use a game-specific community channel to arrange sessions.
- Discord servers — schedule a fixed night with a recurring group.
Current status
Online co-op itself is confirmed. The absence of matchmaking is a design decision, not a bug — so plan your session outside the game first, then start it together.
Can I join random strangers in Machine Party?+
No public matchmaking or lobby list is included in the base game.
Is online co-op confirmed?+
Yes, online co-op is supported for 2–4 players.
Do I need to find players outside the game?+
Yes — you assemble the party yourself, then start the session together.
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