Funnel Runners Voice Chat
Funnel Runners features proximity voice chat and a van broadcast radio. Coordinate looting, repairs, and storm warnings with your co-op squad in real time.
Diegetic Communication Systems
Funnel Runners treats communication as gameplay, not just a menu toggle. Supernova Studios LLC pairs proximity voice chat with an in-world van broadcast radio so co-op squads coordinate naturally during 20-minute runs. Shouting across a suburban yard feels different from broadcasting to a teammate three blocks away—and that distinction shapes how teams loot and repair.
Proximity Voice Chat
Nearby players hear you at full volume; distant runners fade out or become inaudible. Proximity chat reinforces spatial awareness—if you can hear a teammate, they are close enough to share tools or warn about downed power lines. It also creates tension: split squads lose verbal contact unless they use the radio.
- Close range: House-to-house looting pairs and repair helpers
- Mid range: Street-level storm callouts during touchdowns
- Out of range: Silent beyond proximity—switch to radio or regroup
- Push-to-talk: Expected PC binding on our controls page
Van Broadcast Radio
The van radio system extends communication to the full squad. Players at the vehicle—or keyed into the broadcast—can relay funnel direction, missing tools, and repair status to distant looters. Radio becomes essential when tornadoes force wide spacing across the suburbs.
Power the electrical system early enough to use radio before the late-run chaos. A squad that cannot broadcast loses minutes to runners physically returning to the van just to ask if fuel arrived.
Voice in Team Strategy
Effective voice discipline wins lobbies. Assign a storm caller, a repair lead, and loot runners who announce pickups on radio. Our team strategies guide maps callout vocabulary to van problem priorities so eight-player groups do not talk over each other.
Compare voice-heavy co-op with silent solo play when deciding how to experience the game.
Hardware and Etiquette
Use headsets to prevent echo in proximity chat. Hosts running lobbies on modest upload connections should limit open-mic background noise. Steam voice settings may supplement in-game systems—confirm options at launch.
Available at Launch
Proximity and radio ship with the Steam release on July 16, 2026 at $14.99. Read how to play and wishlist on Steam.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Funnel Runners have proximity voice chat?
Yes. Proximity voice chat lets nearby players hear each other based on in-game distance, adding immersion and tactical coordination.
What is the van broadcast radio?
The van radio broadcasts voice to teammates beyond proximity range, keeping distant looters connected to the repair crew.
Can solo players use voice chat?
Voice systems matter for co-op. Solo players have no teammates to communicate with unless streaming to an audience.
Does voice chat use Steam overlay?
Steam integration is expected for invites and possibly voice. In-game proximity and radio systems are separate diegetic features.
Can you mute players in co-op?
Standard multiplayer mute options are expected at launch through in-game menus or Steam friend controls.