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"post": {
"title": "Announcements - Path of Exile 2 on Consoles - Couch Co-op and Simultaneous Early Access - Forum - POE",
"selftext": "",
"url": "https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/3526594"
},
"comments": [
{
"body": "Can we do couch coop with characters from two different accounts?\n\nI’d buy a PS5 just so me and my mate can play together on the couch sometimes, and then go back to our PCs later (thanks to the full cross-play / cross-progression) and play like normal other times.\n\nBut yeah that’d require couch coop to support two simultaneous accounts 🤔",
"replies": [
{
"body": "Yes you can. Mentioned in the Gamespot video."
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{
"body": "You can Play Couch Coop on your PC aswell! Just hook up your PC to your TV.",
"replies": [
{
"body": "Oh that’ll save some money 😂"
},
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"body": "> You can Play Couch Coop on your PC aswell! Just hook up your PC to your TV.\n\nSource? Cause Diablo 4 doesn't support couch coop on PC for example and Steam only lists online coop for PoE2.",
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"body": "[https://youtu.be/H\\_phjtq-ZE8?t=289](https://youtu.be/H_phjtq-ZE8?t=289)\n\n \n\"It makes sense to release this on Console and PC at the same time\"",
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"body": "I watched the video and don't think that statement referred to pc couch co-op, but rather the cross play feature between console and pc. Would love to see pc couch co-op, but just wanted to say that wasn't the understanding I came to after watching that segment.",
"replies": [
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"body": "theyve confirmed it once again in their latest GameSpot Couch Co-Op video.\n\n[www.youtube.com/watch?v=X23QXjQ1CaI](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X23QXjQ1CaI)",
"replies": [
{
"body": "Nice, thanks for the update. 😊"
}
]
}
]
}
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},
{
"body": "I think they said that the other person playing is on another account. In the reveal, the character lists were different at least.",
"replies": [
{
"body": "Holy shit! Any timestamp in the reveal? I’ll start preparing my wallet for a PS5 😂",
"replies": [
{
"body": "Yes it’s explicitly described in the First Console Gameplay Preview from 3:40!! Hype"
}
]
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]
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]
},
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"body": "Anyone know if I have a ps4 controller it will work with steam? I want to hook up my computer to my tv and have a “ps5 at home”"
},
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"body": "#####	\n\n######	\n\n####	\n\nBEEP BOOP BEEP. Grinding Gears have been detected in the linked thread:\n\n***\n\n> **Posted by Community_Team** on May 31, 2024, 12:31:54 AM UTC\n>\n> [Image Link](https://web.poecdn.com/public/news/2024-05-31/ConsoleBanners/ConsoleAnnouncementHeader.jpg)\n> \n> \n> During Playstation's State of Play Showcase, we announced our console plans for Path of Exile 2. Check out the trailer below!\n> \n> \n> \n> \n> [Youtube Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmZgL234miM)\n> \n> \n> \n> \n> \n> \n> Path of Exile 2 introduces an exciting new feature: couch co-op. It is something we have wanted to do for a long time. Action RPGs are a genre that are way more fun with friends, and it’s even better when you can play in the same room together! \n> \n> \n> \n> \n> \n> Path of Exile 2 is also introducing full cross-play and cross-progression on all supported platforms. Play with your friends on other platforms, or move from console to PC without losing any progress!\n> \n> \n> \n> \n> \n> Watch the deep-dive video below to learn more about Path of Exile 2 on consoles as well as improvements we're making to new users' experience.\n> \n> \n> \n> \n> [Youtube Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqYTZHX-QVE)\n> \n> \n> \n> \n> \n> \n> While the new Early Access date for Path of Exile 2 is still to be announced, you can expect it to start simultaneously on multiple platforms by the end of this year. Stay tuned!\n>\n> ***\n>"
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{
"body": "Is couch co-op for 4 players max?",
"replies": [
{
"body": "Looks like 2 so far"
}
]
},
{
"body": "Can couch co-op join other players who are doing couch co-op as well? "
},
{
"body": "Does anyone know if you can party with another couch coop group?\n\nLike if we are a group of 4 friends, can we split between two consoles/pcs and still play the campaign together as a 4 group?\n\nI know this is kinda niche but ever since they announced the couch coop all Im thinking is the lan parties I'll be having with my cousins to play together."
},
{
"body": "Did we always know early access was the end of the year and I forgot? Because I wasn't expecting that, and I'm hype.",
"replies": [
{
"body": "it was supposed to be next month before it got delayed."
}
]
},
{
"body": "I love playing couch co-op games on my pc so I'm intrigued. Is couch co-op also available on pc I wonder... I mean otherwise I'd have to send my fiancee to another room to play together.",
"replies": [
{
"body": "Yeah it's on PC to"
}
]
},
{
"body": "PS5 exclusive?",
"replies": [
{
"body": "This was all announced at a Playstation event, so the footage and such is pretty PS5 focused. All communications I've seen so far just say 'consoles and PC' though, so I'm not sure they're making a distinction between PS5 and Xbox.\n\n> you can expect it to start simultaneously on multiple platforms by the end of this year. Stay tuned!"
},
{
"body": "Considering that it has a Steam page, I would assume not. Unsure about Xbox though.",
"replies": [
{
"body": "In the longer 5 minute interview about ps5 game, they also confirm it will be on Xbox series",
"replies": [
{
"body": "Thanks for clarifying, I haven't been able to watch it yet."
}
]
},
{
"body": "> Considering that it has a Steam page, I would assume not. Unsure about Xbox though.\n\nOn Steam I only see online coop..."
}
]
},
{
"body": "Doubtful. GGG likely chose to partner with Sony over Xbox given that Microsoft now owns Diablo. And the fact that PS5 install base is significantly larger than XSX so the partnership helps promote their game to a larger audience."
}
]
},
{
"body": "two year old footage and console features"
},
{
"body": "But where witch?"
}
]
}