BONELAB’s multiplayer experience has taken a significant leap forward with the introduction of the Fusion mod. This revolutionary mod simplifies the multiplayer setup, eliminating the need for external discord invites and offering a more stable gaming experience. If you’re keen on enhancing your BONELAB experience with friends, this guide will walk you through the installation process.
The Fusion Mod Advantage: The Fusion mod is not just about multiplayer; it’s about creating a seamless and glitch-free environment. With fewer bugs than its predecessors, now is the perfect time to dive into the multiplayer realm of BONELAB.
Compatibility with Oculus Quest 2: For those using the Oculus Quest 2 in standalone mode, it’s essential to note that the Fusion mod currently doesn’t support this configuration. However, efforts are underway to make this possible.
Connecting Quest 2 to PCVR: If you’re eager to experience BONELAB on PCVR using your Quest 2, consider using Oculus Airlink. However, ensure a stable internet connection to avoid frame drops. If Airlink isn’t your preference, connecting your headset directly to your PC using an Oculus Link Cable or a comparable USB 3 cable is an alternative.
Installing Multiplayer for PCVR with MelonLoader
Step- 1. Once your BONELAB version is correct the next step is to download and install our program called Melon Loader. Scroll down to the “Automated Installation” section and download MelonLoader.Installer.exe.
Step- 2. Don’t run the Melon Loader installer just yet. You’ll need to make sure you have a few things installed on your computer first. To run properly Melon loader needs the .NET Framework 4.8 Runtime and .NET Framework 6.0 Runtime as well as Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019 Redistributable 64-bit. Just go to those links and click the download button if the .exe doesn’t automatically download and run it. The installers are very straightforward. If you already have one of them installed when you run the installer, then the installer will tell you.
Once all of the .NET and Visual C++ things are installed it’s time to run the Melon Loader installer! Once you run it for the first time you’ll get this window.
Step-3. The first thing you’ll want to do is hit the “SELECT” button next to “Unity Game”. This will bring up a file explorer window. Here you’re going to want to find and select your BONELAB application .exe. If you run BONELAB through Steam you can find the application .exe at C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\BONELAB. If you run BONELAB through the Oculus app then you can find and select the BONELAB Application .exe at C:\Program Files (x86)\Oculus\Software\Software\stress-level-zero-inc-bonelab\BONELAB_Oculus_Windows64. (Your filepath might be a little different depending on where you have Steam or Oculus installed, just find the “Steam” or “Oculus” folder and follow the rest of the path from there).
Now that you’ve found and entered your BONELAB application path into Melon Loader, you can change the version of Melon Loader if you like. At the time of writing BONELAB Fusion would crash at startup using the Latest version (v0.6.1), so you may want to downgrade by deselecting the “Latest” button and clicking the version dropdown and selecting the last version (v0.5.7). If your version numbers are different then go with the Latest version first. If BONELAB crashes later on then you can reinstall Melon Loader using this same process, selecting the previous version, and selecting the “Downgrade” button. This may fix any potential crashes.
Otherwise just hit “Install” and Melon Loader will do it’s thing. Once the installation is complete, run BONELAB once. You’ll see a terminal appear on your computer, and a window with a loading bar. Don’t worry, this is expected. When you get to the main BONELAB menu then just exit out of the game. You need to do this so that the “Mods” and “Plugins” folders we’ll be using next are created by Melon Loader.
Launching the Multiplayer Mod: With everything set up, launch BONELAB. If all steps were followed correctly, the game should run smoothly. In case of any hitches, consider revisiting the guide to ensure all steps were executed correctly. Once in the game, kickstart your multiplayer experience by selecting “Quick Play.”
Conclusion: The world of BONELAB multiplayer awaits you. With the Fusion mod, you’re set for an enhanced and seamless gaming experience. Dive in and enjoy!