Yesterday the @Hytale team posted about a test that the team was doing in preparation for Update 6. Today, I'm here to tell you what it was. In Update 6 we will be releasing network improvements that allow even more people to connect with their friends without needing external apps. This means that players that haven't been able to connect with friends because of NAT issues, will now be able to connect without needing to use other software, commonly Tailscale. We implemented a well-known set of protocols, called STUN and TURN to help connect players no matter where you are in the world, what your NAT type is, and who you're playing with. There are, however, still a couple instances where you may not be able to play with a friend. Specifically "Double NAT" does not work yet. This is something I, and the rest of the team, are actively exploring, and we hope to have a solution for it out in the Update 7 Pre-Releases. Thank you all for your continued conversations in the community about these issues, and I, alongside the team, hope that this makes it easier for all of you, and your friends, to play together!