RetroArch Online Multiplayer with NETPLAY

Host or join a network gaming session. Rediscover the joy of multiplayer games using RetroArch's builtin netplay lobby. You can also use the spectator mode to watch others play. Click the Lobby Browser button now to view Netplay Hosts! Don't forget to check out our Netplay document page!

Netplay

RetroArch enables you to play games online. You can challenge players around the world and compete on classic games like Mario Kart, Bomberman, Street Fighter, or team up on games like Streets of Rage or Sonic 3.

RetroArch relies on peer-to-peer networking to reduce network latency and ensure the best possible experience.

The lobby

The most convenient way to try netplay is to use the lobby inside the menu.

You need an active internet connection and a router that supports UPnP port forwarding.

You will also need to own the same ROM as your partner and have it scanned and in your playlists. We recommend ROMs from the No-Intro sets.

To join a netplay room in the lobby, just refresh the room list and press A on a room entry.

To host your own netplay session, press A on Start netplay host and a room will be created and announced publicly.

This lobby will also work for local rooms (on your home local network).

Manual netplay

Advanced users have the possibility to setup netplay manually.

The Network Settings enables you to tweak how the network code will behave when you are acting as Server.

If you don't need NAT traversal, it can be disabled in the settings.

When you are acting as client, most of these settings will have no effect. The only things you will have to set will be the Server IP.

After you have configured netplay as you wish, launch a game and use:

Start netplay host to act as server

Connect to netplay host to act as client

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[caterpilar]

Nice! Playing with my mate now!
Don't forget to match your versions and cores

[PixelCherryNinja]

Nice video. Just a point to make, the relay server adds a lot of compatibility but also lags up the game. The best thing is for the host to port forward (can find/set port number in advanced network settings) or ensure UPNP is on.

[FabioSpelta]

This is the best retrogaming channel by far.

[nzonkagaming]

I’ve been thinking about playing Super Smash Bros. for N64 through netplay. If I have the time, I would love to go back to playing some online matches with people from all over the world.

[isopro]

When i want to start the host and join in to a game, it says that my game cant joined by the Internet. Can anyone help me?

[spikyfanmunr]

Question. How to fix failed to initialize netplay can you pls do tutor

[aito]

idk why i getting this error Port Mapping Failed my router and all stuff is okay im actually playing sega genesis games via netplay but this one doesnt work :(

[borinken]

Does retroarch support only 2 players online??? Or can it be more??? I already know that locally you can do 4 players on the same device with 4 bluetooth controllers.

[vagnerdasilva]

Retroarch psx using zero tier vpn or another vpn does it work to play online with a friend?

[ferluisch]

Does netplay works with ALL emulators? or just a few?

[KEKW-lcxi]

is this safe is this local host only? I just want to trade some pkmons with myself not open connections to the world

[sigglass]

Is it true you cannot copy data from retro arch gaming on a windows laptop to retro arch installed on a Chromebook or tablet? If no, are there any other video gaming emulators where you can copy data and restore it in a different type of device? Is it also true you can play retro arch emulator offline as long as you saved the data while online? Same for multiplaying? Can it handle major games like Minecraft and GTA? Also install mods on some games?

[NullSmashLegends]

Is it possible to play with more than 2?

[GabrielSUS]

Are these instructions the same for retroarch Android?

[ton]

Great tutorial it's very helpful and easy to understand

[MattLozier]

This is cool but is there like hub where you can go to see all hosted games being played?

[GTP]

thank you so much this was extreamly usfull

[draft_fusion]

How to do this on steam, friend cannot control their player but I can control mine

[JoeHoeDoesSomething]

Quick question, does Netplay work with a GBA core like Mgba since I really want to play Four Swords

[Rockysbeats]

is it like fightcade how you can play against people from all over the world?
or does it only do close by friends like in this video?