Play Online — Open Beta
Michael D'Souza
Shinobi has always been a couch game. Not anymore.
Online multiplayer is live on the beta branch. Grab your friends and play together over the internet, no couch required—same stealth, same suspicion, same chaos, now from wherever you are.
This is an early beta. Things are playable, but I'm still fixing bugs and polishing rough edges in the background, and updates may go out to the beta branch without notice. If you want the most stable experience, stick with the default branch for now—if you're up for testing something new (and don't mind the occasional hiccup), opt into beta and jump online.
How to play online: select Online from the Network menu—you're now hosting. Invite a friend through the Steam overlay, or, if they already have Steam open, they'll see a Join Game button next to your name.
Found a bug or something feels off? Let me know—that's exactly what this beta is for.
Patch Notes
- Online multiplayer added (opt-in via the beta branch)
- Play matches with friends over the internet, not just locally
- Early access: expect ongoing fixes and tuning as the beta continues
— Michael
This announcement was originally published by Michael D'Souza on Steam on Jul 6, 2026.
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