Kerbals in Kerbal Space Program 2
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Is Kerbal Space Program 2 Multiplayer?

Learn entry-level rocket science with your friends!

Kerbal Space Program 2 is the sequel to Kerbal Space Program, an open-world space-flight simulation game released all the way back in 2011. Kerbal Space Program 2 makes rocket science even more approachable than its predecessor! You can build rockets with unbelievable levels of propulsion, explore insane new alien environments, and accidentally learn a bit along the way!

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Although it was an undeniably entertaining game, one of the biggest complaints against the original Kerbal Space Program was that it didn’t have a multiplayer feature. Many players had to turn to special mods to make multiplayer possible in their games, but you may not have to resort to that in Kerbal Space Program 2. Keep reading to find out if you’ll be able to play Kerbal Space Program 2 multiplayer!

Is Kerbal Space Program 2 Multiplayer?

Many players have been requesting a multiplayer feature for the original Kerbal Space Program for years, while others simply accepted that it wouldn’t be happening anytime soon and decided to turn to co-op mods for help instead. With the release of Kerbal Space Program 2, however, KSP co-op mods may finally be a thing of the past!

Unlike in the original Kerbal Space Program, there actually is a multiplayer feature in Kerbal Space Program 2! The developers acknowledged that a multiplayer addition was long overdue, and they wanted to remedy this mistake in the sequel. You’ll finally be able to share the uniquely challenging experiences of deep space exploration with your friends!

Planting a Flag in Kerbal Space Program 2
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Currently, however, because the game just recently launched, only the early access sandbox version of Kerbal Space Program 2 is available. This means that although a multiplayer feature will be coming to the game very soon, it’s not here just yet. Kerbal Space Program 2 is playable and downright engaging even in its early access stage, however, and you shouldn’t write it off just yet simply because it’s in the final stages of development.

There are a lot of new environments and features that you can explore in the game’s early access phase alone, and once the full game is released, there will be even more to discover! Some of the new features in Kerbal Space Program 2 include, but are not limited to, brand-new star systems, new interstellar travel technologies, fully customizable parts and new space-flight technology, and, of course, online multiplayer options.

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If you’re thinking of buying Kerbal Space Program 2 but haven’t played the original yet, it’s highly recommended that you familiarize yourself with the original game before you go diving head-first into virtual deep space. Kerbal Space Program: Enhanced Version was just added to the PlayStation game library; it’s still available if you want to enjoy it before diving into the sequel!

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Allysen Pierce is a freelance writer with a passion for gaming who has been a part of the Gamer Journalist team since May 2022. Her main passions are horror games and dating sims (especially combinations of the two), but she has been known to play literally anything that is put in front of her. Her current favorite games include Skyrim, I Was a Teenage Exocolonist, Cult of the Lamb, Slaughter Horse, and Dragon Age: Inquisition. When she's not playing games (or writing about them), she can be found reading, baking, watching horror movies, or playing with her cat.