Setting up multiplayer

Instructions can be found below on how to connect online to other players through PPSSPP. Instructions on how to connect online on PSP and PS Vita will not be provided due to issues with cross play, and most of the community plays on PPSSPP.

Internet-Multi Mode is now defunct, as the online servers for the game were taken offline by SEGA on 2015-09-29. However, it is still possible to play online through peer-to-peer connectivity, through adhoc servers or gaming VPNs. This means that multiplayer games must be arranged in advance, for example through the PSP2i Community Discord.

Before playing multiplayer, it is highly recommended to clear both episodes of Story Mode, as without clearing the story, you will not have access to missions or adequate shop items.

If having any issues, it is recommended to try using PPSSPP version 1.10.3 first. Download links to this version may be found on the installation page. If more assistance is required, please ask at the PSP2i Community Discord for help.

Solo multi mode

If playing multi mode alone, no extra setup is required, and can be done without connecting to any outside sources. The below is also applicable if playing multi mode on PPSSPP on the same system, or physically with multiple PSPs or PS Vitas, although someone will have to form party and then join it.

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If playing on hardware, make sure that the WLAN switch or internet connectivity is turned on. You will be able to tell if this is the case in the main menu at the bottom, as there is a small banner that signifies the current status of the WLAN switch.

With this active, go to Multi Mode, choose Form Party, then Begin Party Play, and multi mode will start.

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1. In PPSSPP, choose Settings on the home screen → Networking.
2. Change your settings on the page to the following:

Enable networking/WLAN: On

Change MAC Address: Make sure to tap this at least once to get a random MAC Address. This only has to be done if it has never been done before.

Enable built-in PRO ad hoc server: On

Change PRO ad hoc server IP address: localhost

You are now all set up to play multi mode alone!

1. In-game, go to Multi Mode, choose Form Party, then Begin Party Play, and multi mode will start.

PPSSPP multiplayer on the same network

If playing multi mode together on the same network, no extra setup is required, and can be done without connecting to any outside sources.

ExpandAll platforms

1. On the machine that will be hosting, find out its local IP address.
   1. Windows PC: Open cmd.exe and type ipconfig. This will bring up some information, the IPv4 address that starts 192.168 or 10.0 will be the local IP address. For example: 192.168.1.15
   2. Android: This may differ from device to device, but the usual way to find this out is to go to Settings → About device → Status. On this screen, the IP listed under local IP address is the device's local IP address.
   3. Steam Deck: In desktop mode, click on the system tray network icon in the bottom right corner of the screen. Then, click on the active connection, click on details, and the address under IPv4 Address is your local IP address.
2. In PPSSPP on all systems, choose Settings on the home screen → Networking.
3. Change your settings on the page to the following:

Enable networking/WLAN: On

Change MAC Address: Make sure to tap this at least once to get a random MAC Address. This only has to be done if it has never been done before.

Enable built-in PRO ad hoc server: On

You are now fully setup to play multiplayer with other players! When going to play with other players, follow the below steps:

1. Decide who will host the game.
2. In PPSSPP networking settings, all players must set Change PRO ad hoc server IP address to the local IP address of the host.
3. Make sure that all players are using the same port offset as well; 1100 is recommended for compatibility with mobile devices.
4. Restart PPSSPP to make sure the settings change.
5. In-game, go to Multi Mode and form/join party as necessary, and you should all be good to go!

PPSSPP multiplayer over the internet

ZeroTier One (Recommended)

• Pros: Easy installation, very quick to setup.
• Cons: Doesn't work for everybody.

ExpandWindows PC

What you need:

• Zero Tier One (Windows 7 and Windows 8 cannot use the latest version, and must use version 1.6.6) - Zero Tier One is a virtual network management program, similar to Hamachi. It allows people to join a network and connect to each other seamlessly without requiring router setups, port forwarding, or other such configurations. We recommend this program currently as it is free and has crossplay with mobile devices running PPSSPP.

1. Install Zero Tier One on your system.
2. The program will be in the system tray in the bottom right; click it and click Join New Network....
3. In the window that comes up, paste the string b6079f73c6cd58c5 and then click Join.
4. Wait a small while, and Windows should ask if you want the new network that shows up to be discoverable. Click Yes. (this is the ZeroTier network)
5. Click the program in the system tray again and you should now see the PSP2i network, with an extra menu, including Managed Addresses. This managed address is your ZeroTier One IP, click it to copy it to your clipboard.

Now that you are connected to the PSP2i network, you will need to do some setup in PPSSPP:

1. In PPSSPP, click Game settings → More settings → Networking.
2. Change your settings on the page to the following:

Enable networking/WLAN: On

Change MAC Address: Make sure to click this at least once to get a random MAC Address. This only has to be done if it has never been done before.

Enable built-in PRO ad hoc server: On

Port offset: 1100

You are now fully setup to play multiplayer with other players! When going to play with other players, follow the below steps:

1. Make sure that you are connected to ZeroTier One.
2. Decide who will host the game.
3. In PPSSPP networking settings, all players must set Change PRO ad hoc server IP address to the Zero Tier Managed Address of the host (without the /16). You can find this IP address under managed addresses in the PSP2i network.
4. Make sure that all players are using the same port offset as well; 1100 is recommended for compatibility with mobile devices.
5. Restart PPSSPP to make sure the settings change.
6. In-game, go to Multi Mode and form/join party as necessary, and you should all be good to go!

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What you need:

• Zero Tier One - Zero Tier One is a virtual network management program, similar to Hamachi. It allows people to join a network and connect to each other seamlessly without requiring router setups, port forwarding, or other such configurations. We recommend this program currently as it is free and has crossplay with mobile devices running PPSSPP.

1. Install the ZeroTierOne.apk on your system.
2. Open the app and tap the + icon in the top right.
3. In the screen that comes up, enter the string b6079f73c6cd58c5 under Network ID and tap Add Network.
4. Connect to the network and you should see PSP2i appear. If you do not, accept any messages, disconnect and then reconnect, and it should appear.
5. Tap the PSP2i network and you will see a lot of extra information, including Managed IPs.

Now that you are connected to the PSP2i network, you will need to do some setup in PPSSPP:

1. In PPSSPP, tap Settings on the home screen → Networking.
2. Change your settings on the page to the following:

Enable networking/WLAN: On

Change MAC Address: Make sure to tap this at least once to get a random MAC Address. This only has to be done if it has never been done before.

Enable built-in PRO ad hoc server: On

Port offset: 1100

You are now fully setup to play multiplayer with other players! When going to play with other players, follow the below steps:

1. Make sure that you are connected to ZeroTier One - this is signified by the network being turned on in the app and a key icon at the top of your phone's screen.
2. Decide who will host the game.
3. In PPSSPP networking settings, all players must set Change PRO ad hoc server IP address to the Zero Tier Managed IP of the host (without the /16).
4. Make sure that all players are using the same port offset as well; 1100 is recommended for compatibility with mobile devices.
5. Restart PPSSPP to make sure the settings change.
6. In-game, go to Multi Mode and form/join party as necessary, and you should all be good to go!

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Because of how SteamOS handles updates, it is possible that ZeroTier One will require a re-installation after one. If this occurs, only step 3 of the installation guide needs to done again unless the script file is deleted.

What you need:

• PSP2i.sh - A bash script file that will install ZeroTier One and connect you to the PSP2i server in one click.

1. If you have never done it before, open the Konsole application and type passwd to set a sudo password. Note that inputs are not shown when typing in password fields in Konsole.
2. Right-click the PSP2i.sh file, click properties, click permissions, and make sure the Is executable box is ticked.
3. Right-click the PSP2i.sh file and click Run in Konsole, input your sudo password and accept any prompts.

If 200 join OK is displayed at the end, everything was successful. If an error message is received regarding ports, run the script again and it will work.

Now that you are connected to the PSP2i network, you will need to do some setup in PPSSPP:

1. In PPSSPP on the home screen, click on Settings, then Networking.
2. Change your settings on the page to the following:

Enable networking/WLAN: On

Change MAC Address: Make sure to click this at least once to get a random MAC Address. This only has to be done if it has never been done before.

Enable built-in PRO ad hoc server: On

Port offset: 1100

You will need to make a note of your ZeroTier One address - you should be able to find this by clicking on Change PRO ad hoc server IP address, then toggle list, then scroll down until you see an IP address that begins 172.23.

You are now fully setup to play multiplayer with other players! When going to play with other players, follow the below steps:

1. Make sure that you are connected to ZeroTier One. You can double check this seeing if your 172.23 address is displayed in PPSSPP under the IP address list.
2. Decide who will host the game.
3. In PPSSPP networking settings, all players must set Change PRO ad hoc server IP address to the Zero Tier Managed IP of the host.
4. Make sure that all players are using the same port offset as well; 1100 is recommended for compatibility with mobile devices.
5. Restart PPSSPP to make sure the settings change.
6. In-game, go to Multi Mode and form/join party as necessary, and you should all be good to go!

If you ever wish to disable the ZeroTier One service, use the below commands in Konsole:

• sudo systemctl stop zerotier-one.service - This will stop the service.
• sudo systemctl disable zerotier-one.service - This will stop the service booting up on system launch.

If you ever wish to uninstall ZeroTier One, use the below command in Konsole:

• sudo pacman -Rcns zerotier-one

socom.cc

• Pros: Requires no installations, extremely quick setup.
• Cons: Requires WiFi/Ethernet connection, does not work over mobile connections, and router must have UPnP enabled or DMZ. Can be spotty for many players.

ExpandWindows PC / Steam Deck

1. In PPSSPP, click Game settings → More settings → Networking.
2. Set Change PRO ad hoc server IP address to socom.cc.
3. Tick Enable UPnP (need a few seconds to detect).
4. Untick Forced first connect (faster connect).

You are now fully setup to play multiplayer with other players! When going to play with other players, follow the below steps:

1. Make sure that all players are using the same port offset in networking settings; 1100 is recommended for compatibility with mobile devices.
2. In-game, go to Multi Mode and form/join party as necessary, and you should all be good to go!

ExpandAndroid

1. In PPSSPP, tap Settings on the home screen → Networking.
2. Set Change PRO ad hoc server IP address to socom.cc.
3. Tick Enable UPnP (need a few seconds to detect).
4. Untick Forced first connect (faster connect).

You are now fully setup to play multiplayer with other players! When going to play with other players, follow the below steps:

1. Make sure that all players are using the same port offset in networking settings; 1100 is recommended for compatibility with mobile devices.
2. In-game, go to Multi Mode and form/join party as necessary, and you should all be good to go!