Dome Keeper Multiplayer Update Goes Live April 13 — Co-op, Versus Mode and New DLC Change Everything
If you’ve been waiting for a reason to jump back into Dome Keeper, this might be it. The game is getting its most requested feature yet — multiplayer — and it’s arriving on April 13 as a free update for all players.
Developed by Bippinbits and published by Raw Fury, Dome Keeper has quietly built a loyal fanbase over the years. After expanding beyond PC and landing on Xbox (including Xbox Game Pass), the game saw a surge in players — crossing over 200,000 new fans who’ve been sharing gameplay clips, strategies, and survival moments online.
Now, that community is about to get a major upgrade.
The new multiplayer update doesn’t just add one mode — it completely reshapes how the game is played. Whether you prefer teaming up with friends or going head-to-head, Dome Keeper is opening up both experiences in a way that feels natural to its core gameplay.
Players can now jump into co-op mode with up to eight people working together on the same map. The objective remains familiar: dig deep, collect resources, upgrade your dome, and defend it against relentless waves of monsters. But this time, you’re not alone. Coordination becomes key, especially as multiple players take on different roles — mining, upgrading, and defending simultaneously.
Combat also gets a noticeable shift. Domes now feature an additional weapon station, meaning more than one player can actively defend during attacks. It sounds like it could make survival easier, but the game isn’t going to hand out easy wins. Enemy waves scale up, forcing teams to actually strategize instead of relying on numbers.
For players who enjoy competition more than cooperation, the new versus mode brings a completely different kind of energy.
In versus matches, up to eight players are split into two teams, each controlling their own dome. The goal depends on the mode you choose — either be the last dome standing or become the first team to deliver a massive resource payload.
And yes, things can get chaotic.
Sabotage is part of the experience. Players can steal resources from opponents, unlock upgrades that make enemy waves tougher for the rival team, or even trigger relics that directly work against them. It adds a layer of unpredictability that makes every match feel different.
What makes this update even more interesting is how flexible it is. You’re not locked into one style of play. Local split-screen (up to four players) and online multiplayer (up to eight players) can be combined. That means you could be playing with a friend sitting next to you while also teaming up with others online — a feature that’s surprisingly rare and genuinely refreshing.
Alongside the free update, there’s also new paid content arriving the same day.
The DLC, titled The Lost Keepers, introduces two new playable characters, each bringing a distinct playstyle. The Infiltrator focuses on speed and mobility, using rope movement and agile jumps to navigate the mines faster than ever. Meanwhile, the Beast Master takes a more unconventional approach, using arcane abilities, tentacle-like movement, and companion creatures to interact with the environment and enemies.
These additions don’t just change how you play — they open up new strategies, especially in multiplayer scenarios where team composition starts to matter more.
Even outside gameplay, the update introduces a separate multiplayer leaderboard, giving players a reason to compete, improve, and show off their performance. Combined with customizable match modifiers, it creates room for both casual fun and serious competition.
What stands out most is how this update feels like a natural evolution rather than a forced addition. Multiplayer doesn’t replace the core experience — it builds on it. The tension of defending your dome, the rhythm of digging and upgrading, and the pressure of incoming waves all remain intact, just amplified by the presence of other players.
With this update, Dome Keeper isn’t just expanding — it’s entering a new phase.
And if early reactions are anything to go by, April 13 might mark the moment when this once under-the-radar title steps into a much bigger spotlight.