Lords of the Fallen multiplayer - Is there co-op?

A still image of a boss fight from Lords of the Fallen.
Credit: HexWorks

A still image of a boss fight from Lords of the Fallen.
Credit: HexWorks
October 16, 2023: Lords of the Fallen is out now, so find out about the game's co-op features before you dig in!

Soulslike fans have plenty to be excited about as HexWorks' Lords of the Fallen drops into PCs and consoles in October. The game promises to offer a challenging combat experience synonymous with the genre, so find out here if Lords of the Fall has multiplayer!

Lords of the Fallen takes players to the world of Mournstead, combining the realms of the living and the dead in an epic quest to overthrow a demon god. As a Dark Crusader, you'll engage in combat against a plethora of tough bosses and endure a seemingly endless climb as you hunt Adyr.

We have got you covered with all things Lords of the Fallen in our dedicated hub! Take a look at the game's PC requirements so you're equipped for its release. We've also got everything you need to know about the game's PvP capabilities and how long the game will take to beat!

Does Lord of the Fallen have multiplayer?

Social gamers will be pleased to find out that Lords of the Fallen includes a co-op feature so you can take on the toughest challenges in Mournstead with the help of a friend for both your first playthrough and during New Game Plus.

Players will have the option to tackle the game's campaign solo in a single-player quest or invite an online partner in crime to join in on the adventure. The co-op component promises to be uninterrupted, so you'll be able to enjoy the best of both worlds without disrupting your progress.

Two Lords of the Fallen players taking on one of the game's bosses.
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Credit: HexWorks
Combine classes and kick some asses

How to initiate co-op play in Lords of the Fallen

In order to invite your friends to join in your adventure as you travel between Axiom and Umbral, you'll need to visit a Vestige. On the Vestige menu, which also includes options to heal and level up your character, you can select the Multiplayer option down the bottom.

Co-op can be initiated with a random player via matchmaking or, if you set a password in the settings mode, you can also link up in the semi-open-world of Mournstead with someone you know. For a random match, select the Beckon lampbearer option, or Beckon friend for someone you know.

It is worth noting that a guest player will not receive the same rewards as the host. Guests receive one-third of the loot that the host does, and can only share Vigor, loot drops, social currencies, stores, and levelling-up capabilities. Guests are blocked from interacting with NPCs, acquiring world and key items, and fast-traveling.

So there you have it, Lords of the Fallen is co-op friendly! For more content on the game, check out our thoughts with the Lords of the Fallen review. Additionally, we'll keep you informed on game-specific info, such as how to change the difficulty and if it'll feature on Xbox Game Pass. For the completionists, we've also got the complete trophies/achievements list for your reference!