co-op gameplay

AppWizard
March 29, 2025
Hazelight Studios released the co-op game Split Fiction, which has received critical acclaim, including praise from PC Gamer editor Fraser Brown. The game set three Guinness World Records within a week of its release: most played local co-op videogame on Steam, most sold local co-op videogame within 48 hours, and most sold local co-op videogame within one week. It peaked at 197,434 concurrent players on Steam within the first 24 hours. The studio plans to adapt the game for film and employs a "friend's pass" model, allowing one player to share the game with a partner who doesn't own it. Split Fiction is available for purchase on Steam.
AppWizard
March 15, 2025
Red Thread Games, led by Ragnar Tørnquist, is set to release a new game titled Hello Sunshine, which is a survival sandbox set in a post-apocalyptic desert. Players will navigate the landscape with a giant war-bot, requiring them to stay in its shadow during the day to avoid the sun and seek warmth at night when the robot powers down. The game features an evolving relationship between the player and the robot, with challenges from hostile drones and mecha-crabs, as well as opportunities to repair friendly drones. There is potential for cooperative gameplay, possibly allowing a second player to control the robot, creating an asymmetric co-op experience. The game is available for wishlisting on Steam.
AppWizard
December 13, 2024
Josef Fares and Hazelight Studios are known for their unique approach to gaming, focusing on split-screen co-op gameplay. Their latest game, Split Fiction, features eclectic gameplay elements, including flying cars, transforming into animals, and whimsical roles. The game is set for release on March 6, 2025, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam. It will include the Friend's Pass system, allowing two players to play together online even if only one owns the game. Hazelight's previous title, It Takes Two, sold 20 million copies. The development of Split Fiction took three and a half years.
AppWizard
December 13, 2024
The Game Awards celebrated its 10th anniversary with numerous announcements and reveals. Highlights included: - Elden Ring: Nightreign: A standalone spin-off set for release in 2025, featuring preset characters with unique abilities and a roguelike format. - Helldivers 2: Omens of Tyranny: Introduced a new alien faction, the Illuminates, and is available now. - Split Fiction: A co-op adventure game by Hazelight Studios, launching on March 6, 2025. - Borderlands 4: Introduced a new planet, four Vault Hunters, and a focus on high-tech gameplay. - Thick as Thieves: A PvPvE stealth game set in an early 20th-century city, scheduled for a 2026 release. - The Witcher 4: Confirmed featuring Ciri, with a cinematic trailer showcasing a dark narrative. - Stage Fright: A co-op escape room game from the creators of Overcooked. - Project Century: An action-oriented game set in 1915 Japan, details are limited. - Untitled gen Design game: A project by Fumito Ueda, in development for over four years. - The Long Dark 2: Blackfrost: A sequel set for early access in 2026, introducing cooperative gameplay. - Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet: A new sci-fi adventure by Naughty Dog featuring a bounty hunter.
AppWizard
December 9, 2024
On December 6, the following games will be released: 1. Granny Escape Together - A 2.5D platformer developed by CreepyToad, featuring nostalgic characters and a soundtrack by David Wise, with couch co-op gameplay. 2. Rings of Zilfin - A re-release of a 1986 RPG from Strategic Simulations for the Commodore 64, offering a classic experience with pixel art and cryptic challenges. 3. The Hole - A horror game developed by Bober Bros, where players experience a suspenseful narrative involving drilling noises and mysterious holes in walls. On December 7, Esca will be released, developed by LuN. It is a survival RPG set in a dilapidated underwater research facility, focusing on horror elements and branching narratives.
AppWizard
December 6, 2024
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is scheduled for release in 2025 on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown features turn-based battles and a Paper Mario-style aesthetic. Sol Mates will enter early access on Steam next year. Cairn has a free demo available on Steam, with a full release planned for next year. The Legend of Baboo is set for release in 2025. MainFrames will launch on Steam on March 6, 2025, with a demo available. Merchants of Rosewall is set to release on Steam in the first quarter of 2025. Starlight Re:Volver will enter early access on Steam in 2025. SpaceCraft is expected to have early access next year. Abyssus is planned for release next year on Steam. Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap will be released on January 28, 2025. Robots at Midnight is set for release on January 29, 2025. Blue Prince will release in Spring 2025, with a demo available for early access. Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream is planned for release in 2025. Eternal Strands is set for release on January 28, 2025. Copa City is anticipated for release in 2025. Drivers of the Apocalypse has no announced release date. Legends of Awen: Rise of the Fianna has an unspecified release date. Spine does not have a revealed release date yet. The entire showcase is available on the official PC Gamer YouTube channel, and a dedicated PC Gaming Show page on Steam allows gamers to wishlist the newly announced titles.
AppWizard
December 6, 2024
The recent PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted showcased several upcoming indie games. 1. Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault - A sequel to Moonlighter, blending action RPG elements with shopkeeping, set for release in 2025 on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. 2. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown - A turn-based strategy game from Strange Scaffold, launching on PC in 2025. 3. Cairn - A rock-climbing adventure and survival game with a free demo available on Steam, focusing on co-op gameplay, with early access expected next year. 4. The Legend of Baboo - An adventure game inspired by Middle Eastern fables, releasing in 2025 on PC and Xbox. 5. Abyssus - A co-op shooter set in a "brinepunk" world, entering alpha on December 6th, with a full release planned for next year. 6. MainFrames - A platformer set within a desktop PC interface, launching on PC and Nintendo Switch on March 6th. 7. Deepest Fear - A sci-fi horror game combining Metroidvania and FPS elements, with a release date yet to be announced for PC. 8. Blue Prince - A reimagining of Myst, inviting players to explore Mt. Holly manor, with a potential launch in the upcoming spring.
BetaBeacon
November 13, 2024
Monster Hunter Outlanders is a new mobile game spinoff of the Monster Hunter series developed by TiMi Studio Group. It offers an open-world survival experience with solo and co-op gameplay for up to four players. The game features multiple biomes, a crafting system, and a unique battle system optimized for mobile devices. It will be available on both iOS and Android platforms, with beta tests conducted in select regions before the official launch.
AppWizard
November 10, 2024
343 Industries has released the E3 2003 demo of Halo 2 on PC through Steam, available to owners of Halo: The Master Chief Collection. The demo features co-op gameplay, navigation points, and a 'Playground' mode for exploration. Players need Halo 2 Anniversary to access the demo. Additional unreleased Halo demos and levels, including Alpha Moon, are planned for future release.
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