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*Netplay in RPCS3 was introduced by GalCiv, who developed [https://wiki.rpcs3.net/index.php?title=Help:Netplay RPCN] (an open-source server that emulates the P2P match-making done on the PlayStation 3). RPCN can also be used to communicate with [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Wn2EkQj_bZpgrT-xiDbqHkx91jcCHn34nXkl2Sv0GOs/edit#gid=0 private servers] for games that require a dedicated server for multiplayer features. In this regard, games that require a custom server will not work unless a fan-made, [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Wn2EkQj_bZpgrT-xiDbqHkx91jcCHn34nXkl2Sv0GOs/edit#gid=0 private server] is created. This is outside the scope of the emulator and will have to be developed by the community. RPCS3's 2024 updates introduced a '''friend and invite system''' in its QT interface[https://twitter.com/rpcs3/status/1753390620750532909]. This allows you to invite or join friends for online sessions in supported titles. It's important to note that this feature replicates the original functionality and is separate from the XMB interface's friend system and the PlayStation Network (PSN) service.

*There are separate dedicated projects called "[https://github.com/PSOnlineReturnalGaming PSORG Revival]" and "[https://github.com/hashsploit/clank clank]" to restoring PlayStation first, and Sony Medius servers-based titles/third party original online functionality for gaming history preservation and education purposes.

:*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Wn2EkQj_bZpgrT-xiDbqHkx91jcCHn34nXkl2Sv0GOs/edit#gid=0 Private/Custom servers for PlayStation 3 and RPCS3 RPCN] (Also you can use some of the RPCS3 patches like [https://wiki.rpcs3.net/index.php?title=Category:Patches_available Brothers in Arms: Hells Highway OpenSpy Online] to connect private servers)

*For more information about other revive projects see [[Preservation_projects|Preservation projects]] page.