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How to play multiplayer in Project Zomboid Build 42: Koomarr's Guide
Koomarr's tutorial discusses how to set up and play multiplayer in Project Zomboid Build 42, using a modification and a program to create a virtual LAN (Hamachi). It explains the setup process for both the host and the player joining the server.
1. 🎮 Introduction to multiplayer in Project Zomboid Build 42 and downloading files
- ✅ This mod enables multiplayer without split screen in the latest Build 42 update.
- ✅ You need to download three files from the link in the description: B42 MP Launcher Windows, Launcher and Lips, and B42 MP.
- ✅ Extract the files and put them into the main game folder, agreeing to replace files if required.
| File | Description |
|---|---|
| B42 MP Launcher Windows | Launcher to start the game in multiplayer mode |
| Launcher and Lips | Additional files needed for the launcher to work |
| B42 MP | Multiplayer modification |
00:00 - 00:52
1. 🎮 Introduction to multiplayer in Project Zomboid Build 42 and downloading files
- ✅ This mod enables multiplayer without split screen in the latest Build 42 update.
- ✅ You need to download three files from the link in the description: B42 MP Launcher Windows, Launcher and Lips, and B42 MP.
- ✅ Extract the files and put them into the main game folder, agreeing to replace files if required.
| File | Description |
|---|---|
| B42 MP Launcher Windows | Launcher to start the game in multiplayer mode |
| Launcher and Lips | Additional files needed for the launcher to work |
| B42 MP | Multiplayer modification |
00:53 - 01:36
2. ⚙️ Hamachi server configuration and Project Zomboid server startup
- ✅ The host creates a new network in Hamachi, entering the network ID and password.
- ✅ The Hamachi network ID and password should be sent to people who are to join the server.
- ✅ The server is started via the B42 server start file.
- ✅ Enter the server administrator password twice in the console.
- ✅ After the server opens, a mem message will appear.
01:37 - 02:34
3. 🚀 Starting the game via B42 MP Launcher and connecting to the server (host)
- ✅ After starting the B42 MP Launcher, select the main Project Zomboid folder.
- ✅ Select the latest version of the game.
- ✅ After starting the game via the B42 MP launcher, a multiplayer option will appear in the main menu.
- ✅ The host copies their IPv4 from Hamachi and pastes it into the IP field in the launcher.
- ✅ The server password is not entered.
- ✅ Enter the username and password for the character.
02:35 - 03:40
4. 🤝 Joining the server as a player (client)
- ✅ The player opens Hamachi and joins an existing network, entering the network ID and password from the host.
- ✅ Copies the host's IPv4 by right-clicking on the host in Hamachi.
- ✅ Starts the B42 MP Launcher and sets everything up the same as the host.
- ✅ Pastes the host's IPv4 into the IP field.
- ✅ Enters the username and password for their character.
03:41 - 04:04
5. ❓ Problems and conclusion
- ✅ If you have any problems, you can ask in the comments or on Discord.
- ✅ The author apologizes for any chaos in the material and asks for a subscription and a thumbs up.