Luckshot Games has announced Big Hops Announces Online Co-op details for its wholesome 3D platformer, revealing an 8-player cooperative mode titled BIG HOPS TOGETHER. The update is scheduled to launch on August 9, 2026, for PC players via Steam, following the game's initial release on January 12, 2026.

Quick Facts

  • Game: Big Hops
  • Developer and Publisher: Luckshot Games
  • Platform: PC (Steam)
  • New Feature: BIG HOPS TOGETHER (8-player online co-op)
  • Update Release Date: August 9, 2026 (Beta available now)

What is Included in Big Hops Together?

According to Luckshot Games, the final major update for the frog-protagonist platformer is designed to support full emergent play without cutting corners for multiplayer sessions. Players can tackle the entire adventure together with up to eight participants.

Key gameplay additions and mechanics introduced in the update include:

  • Play the full adventure with up to eight players.
  • Full progression is saved for every player in the session.
  • Ability to pick up, carry, and throw other players.
  • Tongue swinging from other players, even while they are climbing or swinging.
  • The ability to steal items directly from other players' backpacks.
  • Freedom to split up and explore alone without progression issues.
  • Instant warping to other players at any point.
  • Compatibility with both new saves and existing game files.
“Our last update takes emergent play further. With BIG HOPS TOGETHER, we want you to be able to create new stories with your friends. Up to eight players can play together through the whole game. There are no concessions here, no single-player-only content, no half-baked version of the game you know and love. It's all there to play together,” Luckshot Games stated.

How to Access the Beta Branch on Steam

Players who want to test the cooperative features before the August 9 release date can access the public beta branch right now. Every player in the session must complete the following steps through Steam:

  1. Right-click Big Hops in your Steam library.
  2. Select Properties.
  3. Navigate to the fourth option, Game Versions & Betas.
  4. Select the public together branch from the drop-down menu.