Trollheim Gnomes Co-op — Player Limit and Known Issues

Steam categories include Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, and Online Co-op. Marketing copy states the game is fully playable solo offline or in co-op with friends, supporting up to 8 players. The 2026-10-14 announcement also allows alone or with a group of 8 in a procedurally generated world.

Image: Steam store page, TROLLHEIM: GNOMES / Off-leash Interactive.

How many players can join a session?

Mode	Player count (official)
Solo	Supported (offline listed on store marketing)
Co-op	Up to 8 players (store short + about text; 2026-10-14 post)

One line of the store text says you can play with up to 7 friends. That is the same limit: you plus seven friends make eight players.

How did playtest invites work?

2026-11-10: 40,000+ sign-ups; invites sent in waves. Each invited player could invite up to three friends.

2026-11-12: Playtest fully open with no NDA. Access no longer depends on an invite.

Current gate status: join the playtest.

What connection problems are known in the playtest?

The 2026-11-12 Known issues list asks players to report but warns you may hit:

Issue	Developer note
Host performance	With many clients
Client/host desync	Clients and host can see different things at the same spot
Desync detail	They care whether mismatch is terrain vs objects on terrain (e.g., stones)
Spawning	Väsen or players respawning in weird places
Connectivity	Unable to connect to another player

Mitigation is report with details (Discord, form, Steam forums)—no official fix timeline.

Does co-op need different PC specs?

The store lists Broadband Internet connection under minimum and recommended specs. Heavy client counts tie to the host performance known issue—see system requirements.

How does co-op differ in Early Access?

The playtest removes some social systems (e.g., befriending Väsen) and caps progression before Birch Trees. Compare phases on playtest vs Early Access. Save cautions: saves and characters.

New players: beginner guide. Game pitch: what is Trollheim Gnomes.

Sources and last checked

Source	Date	URL
Steam store (multiplayer marketing)	Checked 2026-11-15	https://store.steampowered.com/app/4139890/TROLLHEIM_GNOMES/
Introducing co-op / 8 players	2026-10-14	https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1846651706675404
Invites + 3 friends	2026-11-10	https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1848664643359528
Known multiplayer issues	2026-11-12	https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1849192144182997

Last checked: 2026-11-15.