The multiplayer session starts exactly one hour after this update. The servers will go live at 7:00 pm UTC / 3:00 pm ET / 12:00 noon ET.
It seems that the playtest tool on Steam conflicts with our DRM protection, so playing the multiplayer will require a few extra steps.
If you haven't played STRIDE on Steam before:
You need to get a beta key for the game and activate it on Steam. Please, visit https://joyway-keys.electricminds.art/, take a key and follow the further instructions there.
You can start downloading and installing the game right now. Launch the beta branch of STRIDE called 'playtest'. If you can see the 'Multiplayer' button in the main menu - you're running the correct version of the game.
Also, STRIDE has a unique locomotion system, so we strongly recommend that you finish the tutorial first and practice in single-player modes before joining the multiplayer.
If you already own STRIDE on Steam:
1) Select the beta branch of the game. You can do it by right-clicking on the game in your library —> properties —> betas. Branch name - playtest.
2) Download the game. Launch the beta branch of STRIDE, and in the main menu you will see the 'Multiplayer' button. If it's there - you're running the correct version of the game.
3) our servers will go live at 7:00 pm UTC / 3:00 pm ET / 12:00 noon ET and will be up for 2 hours.
We'd be grateful for your feedback, so you can fill out this form after the session.
We hope you will have great fun!