Dear Passengers Multiplayer, Player Count, and Solo Mode

Short answer: Dear Passengers supports single-player and online co-op. FLEXUS’s October 2 Q&A names four players as the current maximum, supports two-player sessions, and confirms friend invitations or lobby codes. More than four players and public matchmaking are not confirmed for launch.

How the announced co-op roles fit together

The official description divides work between the cockpit and cabin. One person can pilot while other crew members serve passengers, secure cargo, and contain emergencies. FLEXUS later clarified that the aircraft is fully controllable, which makes coordination between the two spaces part of the gameplay rather than a background animation.

Why the Q&A is the player-count source

Earlier versions of this guide left lobby size unknown. The October 2 developer answer now establishes a current four-player cap. Trailer characters and curator notes are not the basis for that number, and the studio’s work on larger groups does not guarantee a larger launch lobby.

Single-player is confirmed, its solution is not

Steam explicitly lists single-player, but the studio has not explained how one person handles simultaneous cockpit and cabin jobs. Role switching, automation, assistants, reduced workload, and pause-based commands are all possible designs; none should be stated as the answer before FLEXUS shows the system.

Network and communication questions still open

• Whether public matchmaking will be included at launch
• Proximity-chat range, settings, text-chat details, and moderation
• Host migration, reconnects, late joining, and save ownership
• Regional servers, latency expectations, and dedicated-server support
• Whether a future demo includes co-op, solo play, or both

These fields remain in the open-question ledger. When FLEXUS publishes a playable build or further network details, this page can become a practical setup guide based on observed behavior.