ROB RUN is a co-op game, but the servers are big and separate, so getting your friends into the same world takes a couple of steps. Here is the whole process, including the fix for the "friend is on another server" message.
How many friends can you play with?
A party holds up to three players, according to the official ROB RUN account. For bigger groups there are clans of up to 100 members; see the clans guide.
How do you join a friend before you start?
The easiest time to group up is before anyone has started on a server. Creator This is Shran explains it in his beginner guide:
- While you are still in the prison at the start, pick a server. He notes that servers are called states in game.
- Search for your friend's server ID and join it.
- Send the party invite.
Your own player ID (UID) is shown when you press Esc, under your character name. There is a "Copy UID" button too.
What if your friend is on another server?
This is the official fix from Kefir's help center:
- Open the global map.
- Select the Prison location.
- Click "Surrender to Feds".
- Once you are inside the prison, switch to your friend's server.
- Resend the party invite.
How do you change servers?
The same way: through the prison. This is Shran says the prison is the only way to move to another server.
What you lose by surrendering to the feds early is to be confirmed. Kefir has not published it, and This is Shran says he had not tested it yet. Plan for the possibility that you leave your current progress on that server behind.
Remember that clans only exist on their own server, according to Kefir's FAQ. If your friends' clan is on a different server, you need to move there to play with them.
Should you play solo or in a party?
Kefir's FAQ says it depends on your strategy. Solo players struggle in direct fights against full parties, but going solo has its own advantages. Kefir's help center says solo players and duos start with a higher Notoriety level, which means better prices from fences and more perks.
| Solo | Party (up to 3) | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Notoriety | Higher | Higher for duos; standard for three |
| Open fights | Weaker | Stronger |
| Heists | Smaller jobs, fast in and out | Split break-in, carrying and cover |
Tips
- Agree on a server before anyone starts a new cycle.
- A fresh server is the best place to start together; Kefir plans new servers every day (see server status).
- Use the official Discord to find a group: discord.gg/robrun.