A party in ROB RUN holds up to three players. Kefir’s First Look post puts it this way: “ROB RUN is a co-op game, where you can assemble a party of up to three people. And if you have more friends, we’ve got a clans/guilds system.”
So a group of four or more cannot all be in one party, though you can still all play together on the same server through a clan. Here is how the two work, the rules each party has to follow, and why a smaller group is not always the worse deal.
Party vs Clan
| Party | Clan | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Up to 3 | Up to 100 |
| Where it works | Inside one server | Inside one server |
| What it costs | Nothing | Founding takes laundered money |
Kefir’s FAQ sets the 100-member clan limit, and says clans exist only on the server they were made on and that you can switch clans during a wipe cycle.
You found or join a clan from the Clan tab in the side menu. To found one, you need laundered money in your bank account, so someone in your group should get a bank account and start laundering early.
How a Group of Four or More Can Play
With a bigger crew, split into parties of three inside the same clan. Clan members can back each other up around the map, and Kefir’s Base Management post leans on this: “allies can hold off raiders better than any defense module.”
To stay close, rent plots in the same settlement. There is no shared house setting as of the November 6 build, so each player has their own plot, and you can move your base next to your friends later on if you did not start out together.
The Rules Every Party Has to Follow
As of the November 6 build:
- Same server. If the game says a friend is on another server, one of you has to change servers through the prison.
- Same role. Everyone in a group has to be the same role in Looty Bay, so a party cannot mix cops and Criminals.
- Same starting point. The whole group has to be on the global map to enter a location together.
- Invites from the right place. You can invite and manage a group only on the global map or in a settlement.
- No clan conflict. You cannot invite a player who is taking part in one.
For the steps in order, see our guide to playing with friends.
Does a Smaller Party Pay Better?
It does, on Notoriety. The game’s Codex says Solo Mode jumps you straight to Notoriety level 4 with better odds of extra rare loot, and Duo Mode starts you at level 2. A full party of three starts lower.
Notoriety means better fence deals and perks, and as of the November 6 build, levels 2 and 4 add about 10% and 35% to what the fence pays for loot. That is the deal the game offers: go alone for bigger payouts and rarer loot, or go as three for more safety.
| Group | Starting Notoriety | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Solo | Level 4 | Confident players chasing rare loot |
| Duo | Level 2 | A balance of cover and payouts |
| Party of 3 | Lower | Heists with splitting jobs and a lookout |
A party of three has its own edge. Kefir’s heist advice is to keep staff at gunpoint and split tasks, and that gets a lot easier with three people: one on the staff, one on the loot and one watching the door.
How Many Players Are Around You
A party is a small piece of a much bigger server. The Steam page says you play “with 5,000 players around you”, so a party of three can run into trouble quickly, especially in Looty Bay.
That is the reason to treat your party as a crew inside something larger. Once you have a base, money and a few allies, the game’s top rewards go to clans: Kefir’s Power Pyramid post has clans controlling whole districts, up to the single Shadow Governor who leads the clan holding the central Highlands.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people can be in a party in ROB RUN? Up to three. Kefir set that limit in its First Look post and points bigger groups to clans.
Can four friends play ROB RUN together? Yes, on the same server, but not in one party. Form a clan, split into a party of three and a solo or duo, and rent plots in the same settlement.
How big can a clan be? Up to 100 members, according to Kefir’s FAQ. A clan exists only on the server where it was made.
Is it better to play solo or in a party? Solo pays better on Notoriety, starting at level 4 with better odds of rare loot. A party is safer and can split jobs during a heist.
Can party members have different roles? No. As of the November 6 build, everyone in a group has to hold the same role in Looty Bay.