I just want to host a private server with my friends and I, why can I no longer do that?

We understand the frustration. Originally, private/player-hosted servers were available, but unfortunately we started running into major issues with players bypassing localhost protections, crashing servers, and exploiting/cheating through the older hosting system. Because of this, we had to strengthen and restructure the server system to keep the game stable and fair for everyone.

One of the improvements we added alongside this was client-side grass, which means you and your friends can still mow in the same areas together without impacting each other’s gameplay or causing the issues the old system had.

If you or your friends lost progression due to the server/system changes, please reach out to us in the Discord and we can help sort out save recovery for the official servers.

We appreciate the feedback and support while we continue improving the multiplayer experience.

- MTL MODERATOR, Grimincent