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InReady or Not, you join a police SWAT team as they tackle the chaos of a crime wave in the make-believe city of Los Sueños, California. Realism is the name of the game — a few shots, and it’s lights out. So, you’ll want some teammates for this intense tactical action, where strategy and smarts outshine brute force.
In this guide, we delve into the intricacies of the multiplayer gameplay. From hosting games with your friends to coordinating tactics with your team, it’s time to elevate your gameplay and become a force to be reckoned with. Chaos meet coordination. Let’s dive in.

How To Find A Public Game
Want to roll the dice on a random lobby? To join a public game, click “Find Public Game” in the main menu after selecting “Multiplayer.” This allows you to join arandom lobbyhosted byanother unknown player.
As a non-host, you cannot select the mission, and you are at the mercy of the hosts’ decision.

How To Host A Public Game
To host a public game, open the main menu and select “Multiplayer.” Click “Host Public Game” to enter the Los Sueños Police Department lobby. Here you can set up missions, customize your appearance, train, and modify your loadout.Random playerswill be able to join your lobby.
If there’s any disruption, you may press ‘Esc’ to access lobby options andremove unwanted players.

How To Host A Friends Lobby
If you prefer playing with friends, in the main menu, choose “Host Friends Only” to enter the Los Sueños Police Department lobby.
Once loaded, press the ‘Esc’key, click on thelobby manager, and click invite friends. This will open up theSteam overlaywhere you can invite Steam friends. It’s like unlocking the secret door to a party – just with more tactical gear and fewer dance moves.

Ready or Not sets the player cap at amaximum of fiveper match.
How To Join A Friends Lobby
Should your pal beat you to the lobby creation game, simply open yourSteam overlay, find their name in the friend list, and click the arrow. Tap “Join” and you will enter their lobby. They must be online for this to work.
How To Start A Multiplayer Game
Ready to start? If you are the host, go to thebriefing roomin the Los Sueños Police Department lobby located at theright of the main lobby. Approach the table near the bulletin board and press ‘F’ toselect a mission. Once chosen, you and your players in the lobby must press ‘Y’toready up, initiating a countdown for the mission to start.
Customize your loadout in the locker room before the mission starts, as adjustments can’t be made once it begins.

Multiplayer Tips
In Ready or Not’s intense multiplayer, success isn’t just about trigger-happy heroics; it’s a symphony ofstrategyandcoordination. These are our tips to get you started.
Communication Is Key
In the chaos of missions, yourknowledgeofenemy movementandobjective locationswill belimited. Active communication with your team is crucial to filling these gaps and successfully completing the mission.
Bring Different Tacticals
Tactical equipment is as vital as weapons. They give you certain advantages in game that can mean the difference between life and death. Have each player bring different tools like theMirrorgunfor inspecting under doors or aBattering Ramto swiftly breach locked doors.Coordinationinloadoutsenhances mission success.
Stick Together
Resist the urge to rush ahead.Unityisstrength, and staying close to your squadmates enhances your chances of survival. It’s not a race;teamwork triumphs over solo heroics. Work together to overcome challenges efficiently and emerge victorious.