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One Of 2026's Best Games Is Adding Chaotic 8-Player Co-Op
kotaku.com • • technology
Key Points:
- Big Hops, a popular 3D platformer released in early 2026, is receiving a free eight-player online multiplayer co-op mode launching on August 9.
- The multiplayer update includes the full game experience with all original mechanics intact, allowing players to progress through the entire game together.
- Developer Chris Wade revealed that adding multiplayer was highly challenging, requiring extensive code rewrites since the game was not initially designed for multiplayer functionality.
- The update is launching exclusively on Steam to simplify development, testing, and bug fixing, with a beta version already available under the “Together” branch for early access.
- Big Hops is praised for its engaging gameplay and visuals, and the new co-op mode aims to enhance the experience by enabling friends to play simultaneously.
