The gaming community is buzzing with excitement as a group of dedicated modders has embarked on a thrilling project: Bully Online. This modification aims to enhance the PC version of Bully: Scholarship Edition by introducing a robust multiplayer experience, allowing players to explore Bullworth Academy and its surrounding town alongside friends. Previously, the multiplayer mode was limited to just two players and restricted to class minigames, but Bully Online promises to expand beyond those boundaries.
Exciting New Features Await in Bully Online
Bully Online, as described by creator SWEGTA, is set to offer a plethora of features including free roam support, both solo and group minigames, and a role-playing system. A remarkable addition is the fully developed inventory system, enabling players to earn and spend money through side objectives, minigames, or trading items. Players can invest their earnings in houses, weapons, vehicles, and various items. Purchasing a vehicle comes with unique car keys, empowering players to secure their vehicles from theft.
Innovative Minigames and Unique Gameplay
In addition to enhanced gameplay, the mod introduces new minigames such as Rat Wars, a team shooter mode featuring oversized cartoon rats armed with guns, and exciting racing challenges with custom vehicles and tracks. These minigames are instanced to prevent griefing and mode conflicts, ensuring a smooth gaming experience. The DSL script loader plugin plays a crucial role in enabling server connectivity and custom scripting for this online mod.
Support and Future of Bully Online
Supporters of this ambitious project on Ko-Fi will gain access to the private official server starting in December, along with exclusive benefits like developer updates, custom name tag colors, an in-game digital camera, priority server access, and exclusive Discord interactions. The aspiration is to eventually make Bully Online publicly available following an early access period. However, there remains a looming question about the project’s future, given Rockstar’s history of shutting down modding efforts like the Liberty City Preservation Project.
The modding team aims to release Bully Online to the public, but past actions by Rockstar, such as halting the Liberty City Preservation Project, raise concerns about its longevity.
Rockstar had once begun developing a sequel to Bully, but it was canceled due to a lack of ‘bandwidth’, according to Dan Houser. The gaming community remains hopeful for the success of Bully Online, eagerly anticipating the new dimensions it will bring to this beloved classic.