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Remnant 2 multiplayer co-op, squad sizes, and matchmaking details

Find out everything you need to know about how Remnant 2 multiplayer co-op works on PS5, Xbox, and PC and how you can team up with friends.

Remnant 2 Multiplayer: A soldier can be seen

Remnant 2 multiplayer co-op action is at the very core of the third-person shooter. Gunfire Games is making a lot of innovations with its sequel to Remnant From the Ashes, and you can expect an improved multiplayer experience to be one of those.

Below you can get an idea of what to expect from the game when it comes to playing with your friends, from matchmaking to being able to invite your friends to play with you in Remnant 2. It’s one of the best co-op games of the year, so ahead of the Remnant 2 release date, it’s smart to get an overview of what you can expect.

Remnant 2 multiplayer

Remnant 2 multiplayer co-op allows you to team up with two other players in groups of three on the platform of your choice. You can take on bosses and complete levels together, upgrading your abilities and combining skills and perks.

The game has complete drop-in and drop-out co-op allowing you to join up with your friends as one of the Remnant 2 classes wherever you are in the game or leave at any point to head off on your own solo adventures. But, Remnant 2 is built with multiplayer in mind, so although you can play on your own, playing with friends is the main way to experience the many levels in the game.

How to invite friends in Remnant 2 multiplayer?

To invite friends in Remnant 2 multiplayer, you will need to reach Ward 13 and touch the World Stone. This will complete the tutorial and you can then invite friends from the ‘Friends’ section in the pause menu. 

Remnant 2 Multiplayer: the main menu can be seen

Does Remnant 2 have multiplayer matchmaking?

Remnant 2 does have matchmaking on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. However, Remnant 2 crossplay support isn’t in the game, so you can only matchmake with people on the same platform.

You can join a public game from the World Stone at any point.

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How does loot work in Remnant 2 multiplayer?

Remnant 2 has a shared loot pool so items are almost always included in everyone’s inventory when picked up by someone in your party.

So, you don’t have to worry about players in public games or your friends stealing your loot, weapons, or materials.

That covers what we know about Remnant 2 multiplayer. Gunfire Games is really going all out on the sequel in a number of ways as we mentioned in our Remnant 2 review and one of those is the expanded Remnant 2 classes which offer deeper and more in-depth skill trees and options in the sequel.