How to Join Friends in RoadCraft Co-Op
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To play co-op in RoadCraft, you need to both create a save file and company first, then one player hosts a session and shares a join code. From there, the other player can join directly using that code.
If you’re stuck on loading or getting connection errors, restarting both systems usually fixes it.
Here’s how to set it up properly without needing to restart everything later.
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Step 1: Both Players Must Have a Save
Before you can join each other, make sure both you and your friend:
Launch the game
Create your own save file and company
Complete the first few steps until you’re in-game (not the menu)
Even if only one player is going to host, the game still requires both people to have a save file set up.
Step 2: Host Starts a Co-Op Session
Once you're in the game world:
Press Escape
Go to the Multiplayer tab
Select Start Session
The game will generate a join code
Copy this code and send it to your friend. This is how they’ll enter your session.
Step 3: Friend Joins Using the Code
The joining player:
Opens their own save
Presses Escape
Goes to Multiplayer
Selects Join Session
Pastes the code into the box
If done correctly, they’ll be placed directly into your game world.
If You Get Stuck on "Loading" or "Connection Lost"
This happens a lot right now, but there are a few quick fixes:
Restart both players’ games
Fully reboot your PCs or consoles
Make sure you’re both using stable internet (Wi-Fi drops will break the connection)
Double check you’ve both launched into a save file before trying to join
Most connection errors are just early-session bugs. A fresh restart fixes it more often than not.
What Carries Over in Co-Op?
If you're the host, your world and company progress is what everyone plays in.
Your friend:
Joins your company temporarily
Shares access to your vehicles and routes
Doesn’t affect their own save unless they're hosting later
For safety, it’s still a good idea for them to make a company before joining, just in case future updates change how saves work.
Final Blurb & FAQ
Joining friends in RoadCraft is pretty smooth once you get past the startup hiccups. Just make sure both players have saves ready, use the join code correctly, and don’t freak out if it gets stuck on loading... it usually clears up after a restart.
And yes, it works across platforms with full crossplay.
FAQ
Q: How do I start co-op in RoadCraft?
Create a save, enter the game, press Escape, go to Multiplayer, and start a session to get a join code.
Q: Does my friend need their own company?
Yes, each player needs to create a save and company before joining.
Q: Why does it say 'Loading' forever?
Try restarting both the game and your system. It’s a known issue right now.
Q: Is there crossplay in RoadCraft?
Yes. You can play across PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.
Q: Can progress be shared in co-op?
Only the host’s progress counts. Friends are helping inside the host’s world.
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