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Couples' Guide to Surviving Helldivers 2 as a Duo | TAG
This guide provides strategies for playing Helldivers 2 as a duo, focusing on specific loadout choices, mission selection, and communication to compensate for the lack of two squad members. It suggests playing on Hazard levels 3 to 5 and dividing roles for anti-armor and horde-clear capabilities, as well as orbital and aerial stratagem support. Effective communication via voice chat is emphasized as mandatory for maintaining the necessary tempo.
Q-Games announces cozy co-op open-world golf game Yodelee Golf for PC
Q-Games has announced Yodelee Golf, a new cozy, cooperative, open-world golf game for PC. The title promises a relaxed experience for players to enjoy together.
Split Fiction Replay Plan if You Only Have Wednesday Nights
Hazelight Studios' upcoming game, Split Fiction, is a lengthy cooperative experience that may require multiple gaming sessions for couples with limited playtime. The article suggests a replay plan for players who can only dedicate Wednesday nights to the game, estimating it will take 4 to 6 weeks to complete.
Split Fiction Replay Plan if You Only Have Wednesday Nights
Hazelight Studios' upcoming game, Split Fiction, is a lengthy cooperative experience that may require multiple gaming sessions for couples with limited playtime. The article suggests a replay plan for players who can only dedicate Wednesday nights to the game, estimating it will take 4 to 6 weeks to complete.
Subnautica 2 Achieves 1 Million Copies Sold in First Hour of Launch - GameHaunt
Subnautica 2 achieved over 1 million copies sold within its first hour of launching into Early Access on May 14, 2026, topping Steam's sales charts. The sequel introduces optional 4-player co-op with cross-play between PC and Xbox, a new planet named Zazura, and is built on Unreal Engine 5. It features new tools like the Tadpole submersible and the Biomod upgrade system.
How to play with friends - Subnautica 2
This guide explains how to play Subnautica 2 with friends by hosting or joining multiplayer sessions. It covers the cooperative play aspects of the game.
Live now: Red Rust Pioneers teaser trailer, 4-player co-op frontier survival
Fish in a Bottle, under its Rusty Robot publishing label, has released a new teaser trailer and development update for its co-operative frontier survival game, Red Rust Pioneers. The game, set in 1842, features 4-player co-op, homestead building, and survival mechanics, and is built with community feedback in mind. Developed using Unreal Engine 5.7, Red Rust Pioneers is planned for Early Access on PC in 2026.
How to play with friends - Directive 8020
This guide explains how to initiate a multiplayer session in the game Directive 8020. It details the steps required for players to connect and begin a cooperative run with friends.
Subnautica 2 Granting Players Free Statue Upon Reaching Impressive Milestone Before Launch
Unknown Worlds announced that Subnautica 2 has reached 5 million wishlists, and as a result, all players who purchase the game will receive a Reaper Statue base decoration blueprint. The upcoming survival game, which features co-operative play, is set to release in early access on May 14th for PC and Xbox Series X|S. PC system requirements for the early access launch have also been released.
Kill Team: Terror on Devlan review: "Utterly gripping solo or co-op Warhammer"
Kill Team: Terror on Devlan is a highly engaging solo or cooperative Warhammer experience, particularly suited for established players due to its complexity and need for existing terrain. The expansion features a compelling narrative centered around the Red Terror Tyranid and offers challenging missions that test player skills, though it is not recommended for beginners.
NAMAKORIUM launches May 19
The cooperative real-time strategy game NAMAKORIUM will officially launch for PC on May 19, exiting Early Access. Developed by Polyscape, the game tasks up to four players with cleaning polluted oceans using specialized sea cucumbers. NAMAKORIUM features strategic planning, resource management, and unique character abilities, with plans for future updates including more stages and creatures.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 has been revealed, and it is coming this summer
Cold Iron Studios and Daybreak have officially revealed Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, set to launch this summer for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The sequel will feature four-player squads battling hordes of Xenomorphs on planet LV-558, introducing new classes and a challenging Horde mode.
LOL Land Debuts First Boss Raid with NFT Risks and Prizes
YGG Play has launched the first Boss Raid for its NFT-based game LOL Land, introducing cooperative gameplay where players can risk rare NFTs for legendary rewards. This new mode marks a significant evolution from the game's original single-player format and aims to enhance player engagement within the Web3 gaming space. The game has already seen substantial success with over 631,000 monthly active users and significant revenue generation.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is Out This Summer With 4-Player Support, Larger Horde Maps and More
Cold Iron Studios' Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is set to launch this Summer for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The sequel will feature 4-player cooperative support, larger horde maps with escalating enemy waves, and new Xenomorph types. The game will also include full cross-play at launch.
Stormlight Archive-inspired co-op survival sandbox Stormforge plots a 2026 early access – new trailer ahoy
Roboto Games has announced that their cooperative survival sandbox game, Stormforge, inspired by the Stormlight Archive, will launch into Early Access later this year. The game supports up to 8 players and features a world overrun by magical storms that introduce unique dangers and resources. The developers also confirmed deep support for modding and custom servers.
Board Games vs. Video Games for Game Night: How to Pick the Right One | TAG
This guide helps determine whether board games or video games are better suited for a game night based on group size, player experience, available time, and desired vibe. It highlights the strengths of each format, from instant setup and couch co-op for video games to equal footing and tactile experiences for board games. The Jackbox Party Packs are presented as a hybrid solution with broad appeal, especially for mixed groups.
Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions emphasizes cooperative exploration
The upcoming Astroneer spin-off, Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, will emphasize cooperative exploration. The game aims to provide a communal play experience for players.
The REPO Cosmetic update launches May 7th, adds three magic staffs
Semiwork announced that the R.E.P.O Cosmetic update will launch on May 7th, introducing three new magic staffs as weapons: the Roll Staff, Anti-Gravity Staff, and Void Staff. R.E.P.O, which entered early access in February, is a cooperative game where players retrieve valuable items while avoiding monsters.
Farmbotic – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Farmbotic is a cooperative farming automation game that allows players to develop high-tech farms using robots and specialized hubs. The game features resource management through planting, animal raising, and cultivating mutated plants, alongside dangerous mining expeditions for resources and combat against mutated inhabitants. Up to four players can team up with full crossplay support.
AGGRO CRAB’S FORKLIFT CO-OP MAYHEM GAME, CRASHOUT CREW, RELEASES MAY 28
Developer Aggro Crab announced that its upcoming cooperative forklift game, Crashout Crew, will launch on May 28, 2026, for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows as part of Game Pass. The game features physics-based deliveries, chaotic co-op gameplay for up to four players, and various contracts with increasing difficulty and safety hazards.