How many local coops are there in Diablo 4?
In Diablo 4, there is a great feature for players who love to play with friends: local co-op. It’s an excellent way to explore the dark world, defeat hordes of enemies, and collect loot alongside your buddies. But what are the specifics of the local co-op feature?
Limitations of local co-op
Unfortunately, the local co-op is limited to two players per console, which means each player must have their own console account linked to Battlenet. This way, players can join each other’s games and play through the game together.
Couch co-op made easy
To play in local co-op, first, ensure that both controllers are properly connected to your console and that both accounts are logged in. After that, head to the "Social" tab, where you’ll find a "Join Game" button. Press this button on one console, and another player will receive an invite on their console. As long as both players confirm the invitation, they will be playing together in couch co-op mode.
Shared Stash
What’s also great about the local co-op in Diablo 4 is the ability to share your stash, or loot, with fellow players. This means you can drop items for one another to pick up later, which is super useful when trying to complete some tough runs or find all the missing pieces of specific items. The stash shared by the two players connected through the local co-op mode, making it feel like one big, open space where you can leave your collected loot for a fellow adventurer.
Challenges of local co-op
Despite the benefits and convenience of local co-op, there are some notable challenges. For instance, you will need to both be logged in to their console account and have linked your accounts to Battlenet for the local co-op mode to work effectively. If one player wants to use a different item, such as a helm, or change their passive abilities, they will also need to have the updated gear, which can, of course, be arranged beforehand through communication with another player.