Spelunky 2's latest patch adds crossplay online multiplayer Rock Paper Shotgun Support us Join our newsletter Visit our store Sign in / Create account If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Spelunky 2's latest patch adds crossplay online multiplayer Now you can spelunk with friends on PC and console News by CJ Wheeler News Reporter Published on Sept. 21, 2022 4 comments The 1.26 patch for Spelunky 2 has finally brought crossplay for all platforms to the randomised platforming sequel, along with online multiplayer for its Adventure and Arena modes. Creator Derek Yu said that more updates are planned for Spelunky 2, but the next step is to get feedback on multiplayer to improve the experience now its basic features are there. Don't expect any more additions to single-player though, as the focus there is bug fixes. Spelunky 2 released in 2020. Yu explained a bit more about why it's taken time to implement all Spelunky 2's planned online features. "At its worst (for online, I mean!), there are four players running around a double-layered level with destructible terrain, liquid simulation, and high interactivity, where nothing in the level can be disabled temporarily, even when it's out of view," he said. "On top of that, it's a fairly fast-paced and detailed arcade-style game. So there's a lot to keep track of at any given moment." Integrating crossplay into the game has provided devs Mossmouth with some challenges too. "Often, resolving a problem, even if it seems minor, can take days or weeks as people communicate back and forth across different companies, departments, languages, and time zones," Yu said. "Every platform has its own unique way of handling things, so getting everything lined up is tricky. This was particularly true for cross-play." Graham gave the game a Bestest Best in his Spelunky 2 review back in 2020, calling it a "worthy successor" to the original. "In playing it, I have been tense, I have been excited, I have been elated," he said. "I have also rediscovered the joys of being lost, uncertain, and surprised. Spelunky 2 makes Spelunky new again." Spelunky 2 is on Steam for £16/$20/€17. It's included as part of Microsoft's PC Game Pass service too. It's also available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStations and Xboxes, all of whom you can now play with. You can read the full 1.26 patch notes here. More News Jack King-Spooner's next handcrafted game has a teaser demo out Judero brings chat and action in the Scottish Borders Alice O'Connor 17 hours ago 1 If you were hoping for any Overwatch 2 balance changes then you'll have to wait until season two The next season begins in December CJ Wheeler 18 hours ago 3 The Dead Space remake will chuck random Necromorphs at you as you wander the Ishimura In space, no one can hear you proper bricking it CJ Wheeler 18 hours ago 8 Valve register mysterious new Neon Prime trademark in the US It doesn’t seem to be for a particularly colourful Steam Deck CJ Wheeler 20 hours ago 11 Latest Articles What are we all playing this weekend? Well? Alice O'Connor an hour ago 21 Past Wordle answers Here's an archive of previous Wordle words Ollie Toms 2 hours ago 1 Wordle answer today (Saturday 15 October) Hints and the answer to today's Wordle word Rebecca Jones 9 hours ago Overwatch 2 hero tier list Which are the best heroes in Overwatch 2? Ollie Toms 16 hours ago Supporters Only You're probably better than me at One Many Nobody You go on without… uh, you? Sin Vega 17 hours ago Supporter podcast - The Nate Files episode 13: dry bones Bad science is also FUN science! Alice Bell 18 hours ago Japanese dating show Love Wagon has surprising parallels with Yakuza and Persona My new obsession Ed Thorn 2 days ago If you're hankering after Bayonetta 3, Valkyrie Elysium might be a good substitute It's not out on PC until next month, but the console demo has been a surprise charmer Katharine Castle 1 week ago 4 We've been talking, and we think that you should wear clothes Total coincidence, but we sell some clothes Buy RPS stuff here