Valve has announced a major update to its Remote Play Together function onSteam. Soon, even those who don’t have aSteamaccount will be able to join in on online multiplayer fun, all with a few simple steps.
Remote Play Together allows players to join their friends' local multiplayer games through the internet. Only one person needs to own a copy for this to work, so a sufficient Internet connection is all that is required to play in tandem.Several hit games such asPhasmophobiaandStardew Valleysupport this feature, making it especially worthwhile in times of quarantine.
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Remote Play Together used to only work for Steam users, but Valve has updated it so non-users can join in on the fun. This feature is still in testing, so fans will need to download the Steam Client beta to try it out. To invite non-Steam users, players must simply open up a Remote Play Together-compatible title and create an invite link. The link can then be sent to anyone on mobile, Raspberry Pi, or Windows.While the Steam playerbase may be massive, this addition is still welcome for those who may not want to commit to creating an account.
All non-users will need to do to participate is download the Steam Link app. This app allows those without Steam accounts to stream their friend’s game session without needing to use Steam itself. Of course, this update is still being worked on, so Steam is asking for feedback from those that try it out. A concept this ambitious will surely require a lot of fine-tuning, so players can hope that it doesn’t take too long to get working.
Steam has been doing immensely well in recent times. The video game marketplace itsmost successful Christmas Day everlast year, and its success shows no signs of stopping. Introducing a major new addition like this is a great way to put those funds to good use. In the past year, it has been difficult to meet up with friends or family to play local multiplayer games, so this feature is a helpful replacement.
Additionally, if the implementation is successful, it can possibly provide some more competition for the Epic Game Store. The competing marketplace has been scooping up many exclusives, recently including thecritically acclaimedKingdom Heartsseries. With Epic’s growth, it is smart forSteamto add unique new features to try to keep its number one spot.
