Some fantastic new multiplayer titles were revealed at this year's Gamescom Opening Night Live — and a few are coming sooner than you think! From co-op shooters to dark fantasy RPGs, here are the biggest highlights.
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Prefer to take it slow and steady? No problem — our detailed hands-on write-up is right below.
Launching November 14, the next Black Ops leans heavily into co-op. Expect:
- Up to 4-player handcrafted campaign missions
- 16 multiplayer maps + 2 large-scale battlefields
- Classic round-based Zombies with new survival maps
A Beta kicks off in early October for preorders and Game Pass subscribers.
Lords of the Fallen IIBuilt in Unreal Engine 5, this sequel pushes its Axiom and Umbral parallel worlds further. Co-op fans can look forward to:
- Full campaign with shared progression
- Optional PvP and custom modifiers
Targeting a 2026 release on consoles and PC.
Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War IVJust announced — but details are thin. Fans hope for the return of Dawn of War II’s beloved co-op campaign. More news expected later in 2025, with a 2026 release window.
Honor of Kings: WorldThe MOBA franchise shifts into a 3D co-op action RPG with:
- 4-player boss battles and continent-wide exploration
- Social systems like crafting and base-building
- PvP modes and hero-based combat mechanics
Launching later this year for PC & mobile with crossplay.
Cinder CityFormerly Project LLL, this MMO tactical shooter set in post-apocalyptic Seoul promises:
- Co-op missions and raid-style boss fights
- Open-world districts inspired by Seoul
PvE confirmed, PvP still unannounced. Set for late 2026.
Ghost of Yōtei Multiplayer DLCReleasing October 2, 2025, Ghost of Yōtei will expand in 2026 with Legends — a free multiplayer update. Inspired by Ghost of Tsushima’s co-op, expect missions, raids, and survival modes.
“Some smaller co-op reveals are coming too — catch them in this week’s full gaming news episode.”