Total War: Warhammer 3
Developer/Publisher: Creative Assembly/Sega | Release: February 17, 2022 | Model: Buy2Play | Platforms: PC | Number of Players: 1 to 8
This is Total War: Warhammer 3: In Warhammer 3, you can expect the latest installment of the Warhammer spin-off of the Total War series. Total War is known for its extraordinary strategy battles in historical scenarios.
Along with Warhammer, the developers are shifting the good strategy skirmishes into the fantasy world of Warhammer and thus also introducing flying units for the first time.
In this third part of the fantasy series, you can expect other races and a new, exciting story. New units, maps, and objectives are also available and waiting for you to master them.
If you’re a fan of challenging strategy, then Total War: Warhammer 3 is a must-play for you. Whether you’re a co-op fan or not, directly after the first trailer, the game became a top seller on Steam.
This is how co-op works: As is typical for a strategy game, you can of course play multiplayer battles with and against each other, but that’s not the only co-op aspect that Warhammer 3 can offer.
You can even play the entire campaign of Total War: Warhammer 3 with up to 7 friends. And this time, you can actually play together because all 8 players can play their turn simultaneously. The co-op campaign then challenges you more. However, there are also unique mechanics that single-player players won’t experience.
For example, you can even gift units to your friends to save them or simply to expand and improve their forces. In the normal online battles, you can then play with up to four players.
What do we expect? Total War: Warhammer 3 continues the philosophy of the first two installments and expands it in meaningful ways.
- Strategy battles in exciting scenarios
- Diverse factions from the Warhammer universe (via GamStar)
- A strong story that can engage you and your friends
- Long-term motivation through a free multiplayer mode
- Meaningful mechanics that optimize the co-op aspect of Warhammer 3
When can you play? Starting on February 17, you can dive into the world of the latest Total War installment with your friends. However, this is only available on PC since the strategy hit will not be released on any other platform.
Elden Ring
Developer/Publisher: From Software/Bandai Namco | Release: February 25, 2022 | Model: Buy2Play | Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X | Number of Players: 1 to 3
This is Elden Ring: Elden Ring is the next adventure from From Software. Anyone who knows the creators and developers of Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Sekiro knows that this is not necessarily an easy game.
However, there is a major innovation in Elden Ring, which is the open world where you can move around. You can not only finally jump, but also use a mount that can be fought from.
From Software received help in creating the open world from Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin, who was significantly involved in the background story of the world of Elden Ring.
Here you can expect a tough game with large bosses in a fantasy setting and a merciless world that will be completely open in Elden Ring.
This is how co-op works: The multiplayer aspect of Elden Ring works similarly to how you are already used to from Dark Souls. You can play the game together with up to three friends, so you can be four on the road.
However, you can also open your world and allow other players to come to you. They can either help you or sneakily attack you. Thus, Elden Ring also features a PvP variant.
If it ever gets too tough for you, you can also summon an NPC companion who can ease the difficulty a bit for you. However, Elden Ring will never be easy.
We have also made a detailed guide on how co-op in Elden Ring works.
What do we expect? As you know from From Software, you can expect a brutally challenging action RPG.
- Exciting battles that can be very difficult but never unfair
- A precise combat system that may still need some balancing
- Complex but meaningful co-op and multiplayer content
- A story with a lot of potential that will probably be largely told through the world itself
- An open world that has much to discover, and even mounts await you
When can you play? On February 25, the gates of Elden Ring will open for you and your friends. Then you can start on your platform of choice and take on the gigantic bosses.
Elden Ring unfortunately does not offer full crossplay, but you can still play together between last-gen and next-gen. PS4 and PS5 players can explore the world together, and so can Xbox One and Xbox Series owners.
However, the PC remains entirely on its own.
Evil Dead: The Game
Developer/Publisher: Saber Interactive/Boss Team Games | Release: February 2022 | Model: Buy2Play | Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, Switch | Number of Players: 1 to 4
This is Evil Dead: Evil Dead primarily resembles the well-known horror multiplayer game Dead by Daylight. As a group of four, you will sneak and slash your way through familiar maps, playing as characters known from the series.
You must find certain items and uncover the secrets of the locations without dying beforehand. Various NPC enemies and optionally a player who plays the evil demon want to prevent you from doing so. Thus, the PvE co-op game can quickly turn into an asymmetric multiplayer title.
Evil Dead, as known from the franchise, relies on brutal finishers and an appealing visual style. The battles in this game are certainly not for the faint of heart.
This is how co-op works: The game was initially announced as a pure multiplayer and co-op title and then postponed to add a single-player mechanic. However, little is known about this.
Accordingly, Evil Dead: The Game is truly a co-op title where you need to act together with your teammates to survive and escape the evil maps.
Each of you takes on the role of a different character known from the franchise with unique abilities, finishers, and weapons. This creates an exciting group dynamic that is full of atmosphere. Every horror fan should check out this game.
What do we expect? From this brutal game, we expect more than just splatter effects.
- Gameplay elements that consistently put you in new situations
- Familiar characters and locations from the Evil Dead franchise
- Visually appealing graphics with animations that are worth seeing
- Melee and ranged combat options
- Coordination with your team is necessary to win
When can you play? There is currently no exact date for Evil Dead: The Game. After a delay, the title is now supposed to be released in February 2022, but a more specific date is not currently available. The game is expected to be released simultaneously on all platforms.
There is currently no information about possible crossplay.
