Solarpunk Co-op & Multiplayer Guide
Solarpunk is one of the best co-op survival-craft games of 2026 — no PvP, no raids, just 2-4 players building, farming, and exploring together. This guide covers hosting, joining, and the role system most successful co-op teams use.
How to Host a Co-op Game
- From the main menu, choose Host Co-op.
- Set the world seed (any name — it does not affect gameplay).
- Choose Public for random joiners, or Friends-Only for invite-only.
- Share the 6-digit room code from the lobby screen.
How to Join
- From the main menu, choose Join Co-op.
- Enter the host's 6-digit code, or pick a friend from your platform list.
- You will spawn in the host's airship at the starter island.
Cross-play is supported across PC (Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.
The 4 Co-op Roles
Most successful co-op teams self-assign one of these roles. It is not a hard class — any player can do anything — but it cuts arguments in half and keeps production moving.
| Role | Main Job |
|---|---|
| Builder | Foundations, walls, decor. Carries extra wood and fiber. |
| Farmer | Runs the farm, breeds animals, manages food production. |
| Engineer | Wires the grid, sets up drones, handles power outages. |
| Scout | Flies the airship, scouts new islands, brings back ore. |
Shared Storage & The Chest Rule
Put one central shared chest near the workshop. Label it "public". All trade goods and excess resources go in. Personal chests in each player's quadrant are private. The single biggest source of co-op arguments is "who ate my food" — this rule prevents it.
Co-op Tips from Veteran Teams
- Use the in-game ping system for things you cannot type while running.
- Pick a meeting time at the start of every session — flying back to base to find an empty team is the #1 co-op frustration.
- Build a second airship at hour 4 — splitting up is faster than waiting for one ship.
- Turn off public join once you have 4 players — random joiners can break role assignments.
- End every session by refueling both airships; it takes 30 seconds and saves a 5-minute scramble next time.
Video: Co-op First Hour
Next: Pick a Role to Specialize In
The Engineer path needs the Power & Wiring guide. The Farmer path needs the Farming guide.