Broken Arrow How to Play With Friends
Written by Jason B.
To play with friends in Broken Arrow, you need to create or join a multiplayer lobby through the proper menu. It’s a little buried, but it works once you know where to click.
Here’s how to set it up step-by-step.
Creating a Lobby With Friends
Quickest Method
Go to the Multiplayer section from the main menu
Click Create Lobby
Choose your scenario or skirmish mode
Invite your friends through Steam or have them join your lobby from the list
This is the fastest way to get into co-op or PvP games with friends.
Alternate Way Through Skirmish
You can also:
Click Skirmish
In the upper left, click Lobby List
Then click Create Lobby
Select your scenario, configure teams, and wait for friends to join
Both methods work, though the skirmish path has more setup steps.
Things to Keep in Mind
Friends must be online and in-game to join your lobby
Everyone has to manually hit Ready before the match starts
Some scenarios only allow solo play for now... make sure you're picking one with multiplayer support
Scenario lobbies can be slow to fill unless you're playing with friends directly
Final Blurb
Broken Arrow doesn’t make playing with friends super smooth, but once you learn where to go, it’s easy enough.
Use the Multiplayer menu for the fastest setup, and always double-check you’re picking a multiplayer-supported scenario.
FAQ
Q: How do I play with friends in Broken Arrow?
Go to Multiplayer, click Create Lobby, and invite friends or let them join from the lobby list.
Q: Can you play co-op against AI in scenarios?
Yes, but only in scenarios that support multiplayer. Some are solo-only.
Q: Why can’t my friend join my scenario game?
Make sure you're in a multiplayer-supported mode. Some scenarios do not allow co-op yet.
Q: Do I have to use the Skirmish menu to play with friends?
No, the Multiplayer menu is quicker. Skirmish also works but takes more clicks.
Q: Why is the lobby system so clunky?
That’s been a common complaint. Many players hope the UI gets streamlined in future updates.
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