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The sequel toPath of Exile(2013),Path of Exile 2, is adark fantasy ARPGthat takes you on an unforgettable adventure through Wraeclast. While you can certainly venture into the dark world alone, teaming up with friends can make slaughtering monsters more manageable. Not only that, joining a party is a great way to increase your loot gains.Path of Exile 2allows you to makea party of six, meaning you can invite five other companions and play in online multiplayer mode or couch co-op.
How To Invite Friends and Play Path of Exile 2 in Multiplayer
Before you can play multiplayer inPath of Exile 2, you need to make some friends. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you invite friends to PoE2:
Once they accept your request, your friends will be added to your Socials list, and you’re able to invite them and play together in the same instance.To invite friends to a party, right-click on their portrait and select “Invite to Party.”You can also teleport to the friend’s location by clicking on the spiral icon below their portrait.
To add and invite friends to your party inPath of Exile 2, theymust be on the same serveras you. If they are on a different server, one of you will need to switch servers so you may play together.
Path of Exile 2 Multiplayer Mechanics
There are a few things you need to keep in mind when playingmultiplayer inPath of Exile 2:
How To Use the Party Board in Path of Exile 2
Path of Exile 2has an interesting Party Board system that lets youfind groups of players doing a particular activity. This way, you no longer need to rely on the Notice Board or global chat channels to find a group. When you open thePartytab in the Social Menu, you’ll be prompted to either Create or Join a party.
Create A Party
If you choose to create a party, you’ll have control over several settings, mentioned below:
Join A Party
If you’re playing solo and looking to join a group, the Party Board allows you to browse and join parties engaged in activities you’re interested in. Simply select a group that matches your goals and join them.
How To Play Couch Co-op in Path of Exile 2
Setting up couch co-op inPath of Exile 2is pretty straightforward but requires two controllers and two characters. You play couch co-op with friends by opening the character select screen and clicking on the settings cog in the top-left corner. From here, go to theInputtab and switch toControllerand assign controllers for both players.
If no controller is detected, this option will be grayed out, so make sure both controllers are connected.
Once you save the changes and exit the settings, you’ll see both characters standing next to each other in the game. While the screen in couch co-op is shared, each player can create and control their own character, choosing their class,skills, and equipment.
