So you’ve heard of It Takes Two, and you know it’s a great co-op game by Hazelight Studios. The game has stolen our hearts with its clever gameplay and sweet story where you and a friend play as a couple turned into tiny dolls. But before you plan your co-op play, you might be wondering: Can I play It Takes Two with friends on different platforms? Let’s get into the details of cross-platform play so you can plan your next gaming session.
Which Platforms is It Takes Two On?
First things first, where can you actually play It Takes Two? The game is on:
- PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5
- Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
- PC (via EA Origin and Steam)
- Nintendo Switch
The game is on many platforms, which is great, but we need to understand how crossplay works across those platforms.
Crossplay Explained
In short, cross platform (or “crossplay”) means people on different gaming systems can play together. Unfortunately, while It Takes Two has some crossplay, it’s limited.
You can crossplay between different generations of the same console. For example:
- PS4 and PS5 players can play together.
- Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S players can play together.
But you can’t play between different brands of consoles. So if your best friend has an Xbox and you have a PlayStation, you can’t play together. Instead each brand is separated:
- PS players (PS4 and PS5) can co-op no problem.
- Xbox players (Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S) can do the same.
But if your friends are across the brand divide, you’ll need to find another way to connect, maybe by borrowing a console or playing together in person for couch co-op
PC Crossplay Limitations
If you’re a PC player, this is important: It Takes Two doesn’t support crossplay between PC and consoles. So if you’re playing on PC (whether it’s through EA Origin or Steam), you can only play with someone else on PC. That’s a bummer for gamers who want to switch between consoles and PC.
How to Use the Friend’s Pass for Co-op
Good news! There’s a feature called the Friend’s Pass. This lets you invite a friend to play the game with you for free, even if they don’t own the game! Here’s how it works:
- Both players download the Friend’s Pass.
- One player with the full game sends an invite.
- The other player accepts and you’re good to go!
This works great for co-op on same generation consoles or PCs. It’s a way to share the experience without both of you having to buy the game, but still follows the same crossplay rules above.
Conclusion
So is It Takes Two cross-platform? Kind of, but not fully. It does cross-gen play, so PS4 can play with PS5 and Xbox One with Xbox Series X|S, but not cross-brand (PlayStation vs. Xbox) or between consoles and PC. It’s not the full freedom some games offer, but with the Friend’s Pass feature it’s still easy to co-op without breaking the bank.
If you’re planning to play, make sure you and your friend are on the same system. And remember, whether you’re sitting next to each other on the couch or playing online, It Takes Two promises to be an adventure worth sharing. So grab a friend, fire up your consoles (or PCs) and get ready to team up!
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