BombSquad runs on a PlayBound-hosted server. Start a party, launch the game, and PlayBound puts everyone in the same room automatically.
We host the room on our server. It stays up even if you leave, and anyone can join without being in your party.
| Max players | 8 |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android |
| How PlayBound connects you | dedicated server |
| Public lobby port | 43210/udp — only needed to open a self-hosted room to players outside your party |
Most home connections can't accept inbound traffic, which is normally what breaks self-hosting. PlayBound Connect puts everyone in the party on one private network instead, so the host is directly reachable without opening anything on their router.
BombSquad runs on a PlayBound-hosted server. Start a party, launch the game, and PlayBound puts everyone in the same room automatically.
BombSquad supports up to 8 players in one session.
No — PlayBound's server handles hosting, so nothing needs to be opened on your own connection.
Yes. BombSquad supports cross-play across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android.
Yes, for the modes above. BombSquad uses dedicated server through PlayBound Connect.