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Square Enix's Ascend The Shinra Tower - Final Fantasy 7 Board Game Out In 2027 | Console Creatures
Square Enix has announced Ascend The Shinra Tower - Final Fantasy 7, a new cooperative board game set to release in January 2027. The game, which features original art overseen by Tetsuya Nomura, involves players working together to build Shinra Tower while facing challenges from characters like the Turks and Sephiroth. It can be played solo or with up to five players, with individual playthroughs lasting 15 to 30 minutes.
Together We Move Lets 5 Players Control One Chaotic Character
The indie game Together We Move, developed by Hirodono, has been released on Steam. This unique cooperative title challenges up to five players to control a single character, with each player assigned different movement keys. The game aims to create a chaotic and friendship-testing platforming experience that relies heavily on communication and coordination.
Gear Up Einstein! – Auto Battler Roguelite (with coop!)
No Deadlines Studio announced Gear Up Einstein!, an auto battler roguelite with cooperative multiplayer, set to launch in Early Access on PC in 2026. Players recruit historical figures to form a team and battle through different eras, with support for up to three players locally or online.
Long Before Friendslop, Portal 2 Made Co-Op Cool
Portal 2's 15th anniversary is being celebrated by reminiscing about its innovative cooperative mode, which predated many modern social gaming trends. The game's dual-protagonist co-op campaign, featuring unique puzzle mechanics and charming characters, is highlighted as a precursor to current "friendslop" and co-op-focused titles. The article also notes its early cross-platform play between PC and PlayStation 3 as a remarkable feat for its time.
Hela: of Mice & Magic Announced with New Details on Setting and Gameplay
Knights Peak and Windup Games have officially announced Hela: of Mice & Magic, an adventure game set to release in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Players will control a mouse navigating a handcrafted environment inspired by Northern Sweden, with a focus on music and sound design that adapts to the player's surroundings. The game will feature both solo and cooperative play.
Co-op survival horror game Dark Hours coming to PS5, Xbox Series on April 22
The cooperative survival horror game Dark Hours, developed by Piece of Cake Studios, is set to release on April 22 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. The game focuses on cooperative gameplay within the survival horror genre.
STARSEEKER: Nuevo gameplay extendido de la mano de los desarrolladores
A new extended gameplay video for STARSEEKER showcases developers exploring deep space aboard the ESS Starseeker. This game, set in the Astroneer universe, focuses on exploration and cooperative expeditions. STARSEEKER is slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.
Shift At Midnight launches May 28
The cooperative detective horror game Shift At Midnight is set to launch for PC via Steam on May 28. The game focuses on cooperative gameplay within a horror setting.
over the hill PC playtest set for April 24 to 26
Funselektor and Strelka Games will host a closed playtest for their off-road exploration game over the hill from April 24 to 26 on Steam, with sign-ups currently open. The game, featuring vintage 4x4s and cooperative play, is set to release on PC in 2026, followed by PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch.
Windrose launches in Early Access on April 14
The cooperative pirate survival game Windrose is launching in Early Access for PC via Steam on April 14. The game will offer players a chance to experience its early development stages on the popular digital distribution platform.
Side-scrolling co-op horror game Lost Railway announced for PC
Polden Publishing and Crossbridge Game Studios have announced Lost Railway, a new side-scrolling cooperative horror game. The title is currently in development for PC.
The Witcher 3 multiplayer mod's latest major update adds the only mount you'll ever need - your fellow players
The Witcher 3 multiplayer mod, Witcher Online, has received a major update adding new traversal options like piggyback rides on other players and the ability to transform into animals. The update also introduces item trading and a significant rewrite of the client and server architecture for improved performance and stability. Players require a non-pirated copy of The Witcher 3 updated to version 4.04, along with the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine DLCs, to use the mod.
Ghost of Yotei Legends' upcoming Raid won't launch with matchmaking, despite devs warning it's impossible…
Sucker Punch Productions has announced that the upcoming Raid mode for Ghost of Tsushima: Legends will not feature matchmaking at launch, with plans to implement it a few weeks later. The developer encourages players to coordinate with friends or the community, as the Raid is designed to require a full four-player team and significant coordination.
SWORN Co-op Review [Co-Optimus]
SWORN, developed by Team17 and Windwalk Games, offers a cooperative experience inspired by the success of Hades. While it may not match Hades in depth, it provides a strong multiplayer component, similar to TMNT: Splintered Fate from Super Evil Megacorp.
Friendslop horror game Content Warning is now out on consoles
Landfall has released their horror game Content Warning on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. The game, which was initially a PC exclusive, now features crossplay between all platforms and is Steam Deck verified. Content Warning achieved viral success, selling millions of copies after its initial free limited-time release on PC.
Reanimal Review – A Familiar Nightmare Reborn | Invision Game Community
Reanimal is a cinematic horror platformer from Tarsier Studios that successfully evolves the studio's signature formula into a cooperative experience. The game features unsettling environments, tense chase sequences, and environmental puzzles, with a narrative told through imagery and implication. While playable solo, it shines brightest in co-op, offering a polished and atmospheric survival horror experience.
Salvation Denied Announcement - Build Big, Fall Hard
Digital Vortex Entertainment and Firevolt announced Salvation Denied, a cooperative building simulation game where players control construction robots to build massive structures. The game features a physics-driven building system and will launch on PC in Fall 2026, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X versions planned for 2027. A limited open playtest is currently available on Steam.
Co-op building simulation game Salvation Denied announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
Publisher Digital Vortex and developer Firevolt have announced Salvation Denied, a cooperative building simulation game. The title is set to release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
DRAGONKIN: THE BANISHED IS NOW AVAILABLE IN ITS 1.0 VERSION
NACON and Eko Software have announced the 1.0 release of Dragonkin: The Banished, now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game, which previously underwent early access on Steam, features a medieval fantasy world, four unique heroes with dragonkin subclasses, deep customization, and co-op for up to four players.
Spook-A-Boo coming to Nintendo Switch, a new ghost hunting game featuring Sly Cooper voice actor Kevin Miller
Soft Source and Wala Interactive have announced Spook-A-Boo, a new ghost hunting game featuring voice actor Kevin Miller, for the Nintendo Switch and other platforms. Inspired by Saturday morning cartoons, the game supports local cooperative play for up to four players and is set to release later this year.