Lords of the Fallen 3 player co-op, explained

Lords of the Fallen is hard, so I don't fault you for wanting to play co-op. When Lords of the Fallen was announced, developer Hexworks confirmed there would be co-op multiplayer, but players have found ways to get around the two-player co-op and raise it to three players. Keep reading below to learn how to play Lords of the Fallen with three-player co-op.

Does Lords of the Fallen have three-player co-op?

Lords of the Fallen does have three-player co-op multiplayer, but there is a catch. While you can only play through the seamless campaign with a single partner, making it two-player, there is a way to workaround this. You can have a third friend invade your world, but have them aid you rather than try to kill you. With this technique, you can effectively play with three-player co-op.

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How to play co-op in Lords of the Fallen

Co-op is handled through summoning in Lords of the Fallen and not through an item like other souls-likes. Simply locate a vestige (the shrines where you can save your game) and interact with it. Select the option to join a player (whether a random one or a friend), or you can select Slaughter a Lampbearer to invade another player.

How many players are in Lords of the Fallen?

Technically, Lords of the Fallen can support up to three players in its co-op. Normally, it is only two, but using the method above, you can play with a third player. It won't be the same as the two-player co-op. But it does allow a third friend to join your group. Unfortunately, their experience will be limited compared to yours and your friends due to how progression and item sharing is handled.

I recommend sticking to two-player co-op unless you outright have a third friend who wants to play with you. I don't think having someone play through invading is worth the experience, but you can certainly try it. You also run the risk of your friend griefing you rather than helping.

For more information on Lords of the Fallen, check out Is there Denuvo in Lords of the Fallen? and Is Lords of the Fallen a Souls game? Soulslike similarities and differences on Pro Game Guides.