Kenshi Online transforms the harsh single-player world of Kenshi into a shared multiplayer experience. Venture through Kenshi's unforgiving wasteland with friends by your side, building communities, engaging in combat, and writing your own stories together in this expansive sandbox world.
- Play with up to 16 friends in a single persistent world
- Real-time gameplay synchronization across all connected players
- Shared world state with persistent changes
- Drop-in/drop-out connectivity for flexible gameplay sessions
- Real-time tracking of player movements and actions
- Synchronized inventories, stats, and character development
- See your friends' battles unfold in real-time
- Character persistence across server sessions
- Form alliances to conquer the wasteland together
- Share resources and build joint settlements
- Compete for territory and resources if you choose
- Trade, strategize, or betray - forge your own path in the wasteland
- Synchronized faction relations and reputation systems
- In-game chat system with proximity, party, and global channels
- Player trading system with secure exchange interface
- Formation and squad commands for coordinated gameplay
- Friend finder to locate allies in the vast wasteland
We're actively developing new features to enhance your multiplayer experience:
- NPC Interaction Improvements: Synchronized NPC dialogues and reactions
- Player Customization: Unique player colors and custom banners
- Cooperative Quests: Multiplayer-specific quests and rewards
- Faction System: Create and manage player factions with shared objectives
- Server Administration Tools: Better tools for server hosts
- Cross-Base Management: Control elements of your base while adventuring
- Kenshi (Game Version 1.0.59 or higher)
- All players must have the same game version and mod configuration
- 2GB additional RAM recommended for hosting
- Download the latest release from the Releases page
- Extract the mod files to your Kenshi game directory
- Launch Kenshi and open the Mod Manager
- Activate the Kenshi Online Mod in your mod list
- Restart the game to apply changes
- Launch Kenshi with the mod activated
- Select "Join Multiplayer" from the main menu
- Enter the host's IP address or select from the server browser
- Create or select your character
- Start your shared adventure!
- Ensure port forwarding is properly configured (Port: 25565)
- Launch the server application included in the mod package
- Configure server settings through the intuitive admin panel
- Share your IP address with friends or register on the public server list
- Enjoy hosting your custom Kenshi experience!
Common Issues:
- Connection Failed: Verify port forwarding and firewall settings
- Desync Issues: Ensure all players have identical mod configurations
- Performance Problems: Reduce server player limit or adjust synchronization settings
- Missing Characters: Check that your save files are properly synchronized
- Crash on Join: Verify compatible game versions between all players
For more detailed troubleshooting, visit our Wiki or join our Discord server.
We welcome contributions to improve Kenshi Online! Whether you're fixing bugs, adding features, or improving documentation:
- Fork the repository
- Create your feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature
) - Commit your changes (
git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature'
) - Push to the branch (
git push origin feature/amazing-feature
) - Open a Pull Request
Our community thrives on collaboration - join us in making Kenshi Online even better!
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
- Discord: Join our community server for support, feedback, and to connect with other players
- Email: [email protected]
- Issues: Report bugs via GitHub Issues
- Twitter: Follow us @KenshiOnline for updates