Determine the format you need
Write down the number of participants, platforms and desire to play on one screen or via the Internet. Distinguish between local co-op, online co-op and competitive mode. If the devices are different, look for evidence of cross-play between them. Controller support is not the same as multi-player support on the same computer.
Check the progress and owner of the world
Find out who holds the world, whether the group can continue without the creator, and how characters are saved. Look at the requirements for the server, add-ons and version matches. For a long campaign, it is important to understand in advance who will be doing the backups and when the session is available.
Do a short test
Start with a short session: connect, learn, save and re-enter. Check sound, control and connection stability. Don't invest a lot of time in the world until you're sure everyone is comfortable playing. For information about the number of participants and compatibility, check the current developer or store page.
Sources and checks
Guides are automatically translated from Russian; interface labels may differ. The Russian edition is the original.