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.

ZeroTier One (Recommended)

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

Windows PC

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 Zero Tier One on your system.
2. The program will be in the system tray in the bottom right; right click it and click Open Control Panel.
3. In the window that comes up, enter the string b6079f73c6cd58c5 in the bottom box and click Join Network.
4. You should now see the PSP2i network come up -- click it 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, 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

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 Zero Tier Managed IP of the host (without the /16).
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!