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Two-player co-op roguelite city-builder Kingfish announced for consoles, PC
Firevolt has announced Kingfish, a new two-player cooperative roguelite city-builder. The game focuses on managing and defending a settlement and is set to release on PC and consoles.
Horizon Hunters Gathering Closed Beta #2: Start Times, How to Play, and What's Included
Horizon Hunters Gathering, a co-op spinoff from Guerrilla Games, is offering a closed beta test on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam, featuring crossplay. The beta runs from May 22nd to May 25th and includes playable characters, two main modes (Machine Incursion and Cauldron Descent), story missions, and a social hub. Participation requires signing up for the PlayStation Beta Program, with invites sent via email.
The Best Co-Op Adventure Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights the best co-op adventure games available, focusing on titles that offer rich atmospheres, engaging stories, and rewarding gameplay for multiple players. Featured games include Bokura, Everwind, Resident Evil 5, Sea of Thieves, Divinity: Original Sin II, Reanimal, Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Sea of Stars, and Split Fiction, catering to various playstyles and friend groups.
Red Barrels co-founder talks the future of horror, 15 years of Outlast, and what’s next for the franchise
Red Barrels co-founder Philippe Morin discusses the studio's 15-year journey, the evolution of the Outlast franchise from single-player horror to the co-op experience of The Outlast Trials, and the future of horror games. Morin touches on the challenges of game design, the impact of streamers, and the studio's plans for new projects alongside ongoing support for The Outlast Trials.
OUTBOUND: THE ULTIMATE COZY ADVENTURE STARTS TODAY!
Outbound, a cozy exploration and simulation game developed by Square Glade Games and published by Silver Lining Interactive, is now available on PC and Xbox Series X/S, with PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch versions to follow on May 14th. The game features a customizable camper van, sustainable living mechanics, and online co-op for up to four players. A 10% launch discount is available for the first two weeks.
The chaotic underwater co-op experience dives onto Steam May 14, 2026
Independent developer Khaos Games announced that their co-op submarine extraction game What’Sub will launch in Early Access on Steam on May 14, 2026. The game features up to four players crewing a submarine to extract cargo from hostile underwater depths, with sessions lasting approximately ten minutes before a shark storm arrives.
How does co-op work in Outbound?
Outbound, a mobile base building adventure from Square Glade Games, supports up to four players in co-op mode. Co-op is unlocked after completing the initial tutorial and opening the first gate, allowing players to invite friends using a multiplayer code. Progression in Outbound is tied to the save file, meaning downloaded blueprints and upgrades are shared within that specific game session, but do not carry over to other characters or save files.
Directive 8020 release countdown: Exact date and time
Directive 8020, a new horror adventure game developed by Supermassive Games, is set to release globally on Tuesday, May 12. The game will be available on PC and consoles simultaneously, featuring a narrative set in outer space where players must survive an alien organism that can mimic its prey. The game supports co-op gameplay and features multiple endings based on player decisions.
Friendslop approaches total cultural victory as co-op hit Gamble With Your Friends sells 1 million copies in one week
The co-op game Gamble With Your Friends has achieved significant success, selling one million copies within its first week of release. This title is noted as part of the "friendslop" trend, characterized by frantic co-op gameplay and often low price points, following in the footsteps of games like Lethal Company and Peak.
This indie game that combined friendslop with gambling just sold over a million copies
The indie game Gamble With Your Friends, developed by Team Gwyf and published by Tenstack, has sold over one million copies in its first week. The game combines co-op gameplay with gambling and roguelike mechanics, tasking players with gambling to progress through casino-themed floors.
WARPED UNIVERSE - NOW LIVE IN EARLY ACCESS Free to Play Sci-Fi Co-op Looter Shooter | Live on Steam & Epic
Warped Universe, a free-to-play sci-fi co-op looter shooter, has launched in Steam Early Access. Developed by Warped Games, an independent studio comprised of veterans from Net Devil, the game features a shared universe meta-game where player actions impact the entire community. It offers both real-time action and turn-based tactics combat options.
Subnautica 2 Gameplay Trailer Teases the Mysterious Tree Ahead of Early Access
Unknown Worlds Entertainment has released a new gameplay trailer for Subnautica 2 ahead of its early access launch on May 14th for PC and Xbox Series X/S. The trailer highlights the arrival on a new world, the mysterious central tree, and the new four-player co-op feature. The game will also be available on day one with Game Pass.
Tom Henderson: Rayman Legends remake retains “everything people love”
Journalist Tom Henderson has shared positive insights regarding a rumored remake of Rayman Legends, stating it will retain all beloved elements of the original, including co-op. He anticipates an announcement this summer, potentially during Summer Game Fest or other showcases.
Beyonders – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Beyonders is a 5-person co-op game focused on space exploration and cooperative engineering. Players will investigate anomalies, recover assets, and survive extreme environments using the scientific method. Beta sign-ups are now open for players interested in joining the crew.
The Least Toxic FPS Games for Adults (2026 Edition) | TAG
This guide ranks first-person shooter games based on their low toxicity for adult players, evaluating community culture, moderation, mode selection, and adult playability. Games like Deep Rock Galactic and Warframe excel due to their co-op PvE design, while titles like Rainbow Six Siege are included for their active moderation efforts. The article emphasizes that co-op PvE or games with self-selecting, devoted playerbases generally offer the least toxic multiplayer experiences.
Kill It With Fire 2 launch trailer – squash extra-dimensional spiders on Nintendo Switch
tinyBuild has released a launch trailer for Kill It With Fire 2 on Nintendo Switch. The co-op game allows players to team up to fight extra-dimensional spiders across seven worlds using 45 different weapons. It also features an eight-player PvP mode called Spider Hunt.
Daybreak and Cold Iron formally unveil Aliens Fireteam Elite 2, coming in Q3 this year
Daybreak Game Company and Cold Iron Studios have officially unveiled Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, the sequel to their cooperative shooter. The game is slated for a Q3 2026 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, featuring four-player co-op, cross-play, and a new Specialist class. EG7 also revealed that Daybreak is in talks to acquire Cold Iron Studios.
Single-Player Alternatives to Helldivers 2 (2026) | TAG
This guide recommends seven single-player games that capture the intense combat, mission structure, or cathartic violence found in Helldivers 2, without requiring multiplayer coordination. Titles like Remnant II and Deep Rock Galactic offer similar gameplay loops, while Doom Eternal and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 provide pure shooter catharsis. Returnal and Risk of Rain 2 offer run-based progression, and Metro Exodus provides a more atmospheric, deliberate experience.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 revealed to arrive this "Summer"
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is set to launch this summer, developed by Cold Iron Studios and published by Daybreak Game Company. The sequel will feature squads of four players, a greater variety of Xenomorph threats, a customizable Specialist class, and a dedicated horde mode. The game aims to provide a definitive co-op Aliens experience, improving upon its predecessor.
Centipede Simulator is launching on May 15th! news
Centipede Simulator, developed by UFO Crash Games, is set to launch on May 15th. Players can currently try a demo or join an open playtest before the official release. The game will feature 2-player split-screen co-op, birds as a new danger, and a 'Prey Turn' game mode.
