Barfender Demo Adds 4-Player Co-Op, Twitch Streamer Mode
The update turns a single-player chaos management game into a social multiplayer experience with live-stream integration, expanding its potential audience ahead of launch.
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Proto Division updated the Barfender demo on June 15, adding cooperative play for up to four players, the ability to move the bar counter and set background music, a feature where customers throw objects, and Twitch streamer mode that lets viewers visit as customers. The full game is scheduled for Steam release in the first quarter of 2026.
Proto Division released a major update for the Barfender demo on June 15, introducing cooperative play for up to four players. Players can now move the bar counter and set background music, and customers can throw objects during the chaos. The update also adds Twitch streamer mode, allowing viewers to appear as in-game customers who can place orders and chat. Barfender is a chaotic bar management game where players serve eccentric patrons, handle brawls, and upgrade their establishment from a dive to a club. The full game launches on Steam in the first quarter of 2026, and the demo is available now.
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