Staxel multiplayer requires a fast, uninterrupted connection for optimal play. If you have a slow or intermittent connection it may impact your gameplay experience.
If you are using "Play With Friends" to host your multiplayer game on Steam, and you or your connecting friends are experiencing latency issues, you should try hosting with the Server Wizard as described below.
Or try the new experimental StaxelNet feature. (Players connect using the StaxelNet address not the steam 'join friend' feature.)
Depending on the platform you own Staxel on, you can launch the Server Wizard as follows: