Co-op
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Lethal Wedding Locks And Loads With New Co-op Weapons & Gameplay Trailer
Mega Cat Studios has released a new gameplay trailer for Lethal Wedding, an upcoming 16-bit co-op run-and-gun shooter for Sega Genesis and Mega Drive. The trailer showcases the game's outrageous arsenal, including weapons like a banana machine gun and bomb-belching bouquets, as players battle a clown cartel. The game is currently in its final week on Kickstarter.
Tears of Metal Hits PC Early Access on July 22
Tears of Metal, a medieval co-op roguelike hack-and-slash game, will launch into Early Access on July 22 for PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store, with Xbox Game Pass also included. Developer Paper Cult announced that an Xbox console version is planned for release before the end of 2026. The Early Access version will feature three acts, three playable heroes, and various upgrade systems, with more content planned for future updates.
GungHo Online Entertainment Brings Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet to Anime Expo 2026
GungHo Online Entertainment America announced its lineup for Anime Expo 2026, featuring the first public demo of Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet. The game, launching exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2027, will showcase its open-world evolution of the original's PvP combat with co-op dungeons and boss battles. Attendees can also win prizes and purchase merchandise related to Ninjala 2, Trails in the Sky, and Puzzle & Dragons.
Scopely is Making a New Marvel Co-Op Gacha Action Game for Android, iOS – Rumor
A new Marvel co-op action RPG with gacha mechanics is reportedly in development by Scopely for Android and iOS, codenamed Project Comet. Leaks suggest early builds feature characters like Juggernaut and UI elements for combat and movement, with character designs potentially inspired by Marvel Rivals. Scopely is also rumored to be working on a co-op Witcher game for PC and mobile.
Game Demos
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is now available as a demo on Steam for PC. This co-op horror game tasks up to four players with exploring a cursed jungle in search of treasure while facing monstrous creatures.
Gears of War: E-Day brings back a feature the series hasn't supported in over 10 years, and The Coalition says…
Gears of War: E-Day, launching October 6, 2026, for PC and Xbox Series X, will feature four-player campaign co-op, a feature not seen in the series for over 10 years. The Coalition is bringing back this mode to reflect the series' core DNA of squad-based storytelling, allowing players to experience the origin of Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago's bromance from multiple perspectives. This ambitious entry will also support two-player split-screen co-op.
Halo PS5 Backtracks PS Plus Co-Op Requirements, Says They Were a Mistake
Developer 343 Industries has reversed a decision requiring PlayStation Plus subscriptions for local split-screen co-op in Halo: Campaign Evolved on PlayStation 5. The company stated that the requirement for both players to have a PS Plus subscription for offline co-op was a mistake.
Halo Campaign Evolved's PS5 port has strict split-screen co-op requirements: both players need PSN memberships and…
The upcoming PlayStation 5 port of Halo: Campaign Evolved will require both players to have PlayStation Plus memberships for split-screen and online co-op, a stricter requirement than on Xbox Series X|S. Players on all platforms will need a Microsoft account and Xbox Gamertag for cross-platform progression. The game also features dynamic difficulty scaling based on player count.
Halo PS5 Backtracks PS Plus Co-Op Demands, Says They Were a Mistake
Developer Halo Studios has backtracked on its previous statement, clarifying that Halo: Campaign Evolved on PlayStation 5 will not require a PlayStation Plus membership for local split-screen co-op. While each player will need a PlayStation account and a linked Microsoft account, the PS Plus subscription is no longer mandatory for offline co-op play, a change that has been met with significant player criticism.
Lost Castle 2 Review – One of the Best Roguelites You Can Play Right Now
Lost Castle 2 is a compelling roguelite experience that offers substantial player progression and numerous build customization options, minimizing frustration from random number generation. Despite some typos and grammatical errors, the game provides a rich and enjoyable experience, whether played solo or in co-op.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 game director says the game will have 'massive amounts of customization' — 'There's almost an infinite amount of ways to coordinate with your buds on how you want to kit up as a group'
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 game director Chris Cross stated the game will feature extensive customization options, allowing for near-infinite ways to coordinate character builds within a squad. New elemental damage types, interchangeable weapon attachments, and revamped enemy factions will be introduced, alongside a new Specialist class that can be multiclassed. The game is set to release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions is a cosy planet explorer that I want to grow into something more
Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions is a co-op focused spin-off of Astroneer that introduces time-limited expeditions to planets. While it shares common ground with its predecessor, it features a more collaborative structure with a shared space station and cross-platform play. The game currently offers a charming art style and engaging creature designs, but the article suggests it needs more depth and clearer progression to retain player interest beyond the initial hours.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 director says making the game four-player is a 'challenge' because there's now 'four times the amount of things that you need to put on screen' — But it 'works better in a PVE game'
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 game director Chris Cross confirmed the sequel will feature four-player co-op, a highly requested feature that the studio found challenging to implement due to the increased number of on-screen elements. Cross explained that four players work well in a PvE setting, allowing for more strategic team compositions and harkening back to classic co-op experiences. The game is planned for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Space Invaders Co-Op Edition - Arcade classic... But now with Co-Op for your ZX Spectrum!
A new homebrew release, Space Invaders Co-Op Edition, brings the arcade classic to the ZX Spectrum with a simultaneous two-player mode. This enhanced version features improved visuals, sound effects, and extended score counters, while also offering players tactical awards and detailed statistics for both co-op and single-player modes.
Stuck Together gets Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Perp Games and Huge Calf Studios announced that their co-op platformer Stuck Together will be released on Nintendo Switch on July 23. The game challenges players to control two conjoined toys escaping an unhinged teenager through physics-based gameplay. A new trailer showcasing gameplay and the game's release date has also been released.
XCOM miniatures game revealed, with an upgradable base and co-op adventure campaign
A new XCOM miniatures game, XCOM: The Miniatures Game, has been revealed and is set to launch in late 2026. This solo and co-op adventure wargame, based on XCOM: Enemy Unknown, will feature an upgradable base and technology research. Pre-orders begin in July, with a head-to-head mode pitting players against an alien menace also included.
Hands On: Astroneer Turns Co-Op Extraction Adventure, But Is 'Starseeker' Worth Playing In Early Access?
Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, the co-op focused spin-off of Astroneer, is now available in Early Access on Nintendo Switch. This new title shifts from the original's survival sandbox to a more structured extraction-style gameplay loop with time-limited missions and hostile alien creatures. While the game shows promise with its charming aesthetic and engaging co-op design, it currently suffers from bugs and progress-blocking issues typical of early access titles, alongside the inclusion of microtransactions.
World War Z Keeps The Horde Coming With Huge Limitless Strain Update And New DLC Packs
Saber Interactive has released the free Limitless Strain Update for World War Z, adding new Horde Mode challenges, mutators, weapon perks, and unlockables across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. Two new premium cosmetic DLC packs featuring Chibi weapon skins are also available. The update also introduces Xbox Play Anywhere support, allowing seamless cross-platform play and progression.
Yell at your ducks and beat all your friends in Quack Quack Up, launching on Steam on June 24
2P Games and FuncoreClub announced that Quack Quack Up, formerly known as Over Duck'd, will launch on Steam on June 24 for $7.99 with a 38% discount for two weeks. This chaotic, physics-based co-op game utilizes microphone-driven gameplay where players must use their voices to herd ducks through various environmental challenges.
Aye Aye Captain! – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Aye Aye Captain! is a chaotic co-op pirate game for one to four players that emphasizes teamwork for survival. Players must coordinate tasks like preparing cannons and patching leaks while facing environmental hazards and enemy pirates. The game features both online and local multiplayer options, and players can sign up for the beta.
