yairm210/Unciv

Feature request: Local multiplayer without internet access via hotspot or Bluetooth Android phone

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#14,475 opened on Jan 6, 2026

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Description

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Problem Description

I'm annoyed by the inability to play on a local network with friends without an internet connection and create my own server.

Related Issue Links

No response

Desired Solution

The ability to create your own server and play with friends on their phones over a local network or Bluetooth without a constant internet connection

Alternative Approaches

I'm annoyed by the inability to play on a local network with friends without an internet connection and create my own server.

Additional Context

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Contributor guide

Research direction
Investigate existing multiplayer code in Unciv, then explore Android's Wi Fi Direct or Bluetooth APIs for local peer to peer connections.
Tech stack
kotlinandroid
Domain
mobilebackend
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
4
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Over 1 week
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
Android developmentKotlinNetworking (Bluetooth/Wi Fi Direct)
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
25