Various social media forum posts indicate that there are quite a few Diablo 2: Resurrected players who did not realize that the game didn’t have local co-op options. Indeed, Diablo 3 has local co-op, so one could be forgiven for assuming that Diablo 2: Resurrected would have local co-op as well. Unfortunately, for whatever reason, Blizzard decided to release Diablo 2: Resurrected with online co-op and multiplayer options only.
This is definitely disappointing to fans who enjoyed Diablo 3’s local co-op and were hoping to play local co-op with their friends and family. However, it’s not really all that surprising. Local co-op options are much rarer nowadays than they were years ago, so if anything, it’s a surprise when a game actually releases with local co-op and multiplayer options.
Will Diablo 2: Resurrected Add Local Co-Op?
While Diablo 2: Resurrected does not have local co-op at launch, there’s always the chance Blizzard could add the feature in a future update. Blizzard has post-launch support plans for Diablo 2: Resurrected, though it’s unclear how ambitious those plans will be. It seems highly unlikely that Blizzard will add something as substantial as local co-op support to Diablo 2: Resurrected in a patch or content update, but anything is possible.
For now, anyone interested in Diablo 2: Resurrected co-op should make plans to play it online. Diablo 2 doesn’t even have TCP/IP support like the original, so players will have to rely solely on Blizzard’s servers to enjoy the new game’s co-op.
Will Diablo 4 Have Local Co-Op?
Diablo 2: Resurrected’s lack of local co-op options may make fans worried that the upcoming Diablo 4 will be missing local co-op as well. However, Blizzard has made it clear that Diablo 4 will have local co-op, and that it is working to make its co-op a step up from what was available in Diablo 3. This will be accomplished through a UI redesign and other tweaks, though Diablo enthusiasts have yet to see the game in action.
So while Diablo 2: Resurrected does not have local co-op support, the bright side is that Diablo 4 will have local co-op.
Diablo 2: Resurrected is out now for PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Switch, and Xbox One.
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