2 Player Coop

[DeepInvader]

Hello, WE would Like to Play this Game as 2. WE read that IT IS pretty hard If youbplay only as 2. Can you recommend the Game of we only Play as 2 players?

[Disodium]

2 players on Frigate is viable but as many say coms is key and learning the game more(trial by fire), pick your approaches to engagements and never park and shoot

Currently up to Expert difficulty with my mate and loving how challenging it can be with two!
So far we preference the Broadside loadout

The Destroyer is simply too large for two.

[irish_vampyre]

The game absolutely doable as 2 people. Things to keep in mind. You NEED to keep someone in the pilot seat any time there are enemies around (BASICALLY that means all the time), the gunner will be responsible for engine trim, refreshing thrusters, pulling items out of the gravity scoop (which you HAVE to have if you are only a duo), and charging the void engine and selecting the next location on the map. Mind that all of that is while also being responsible for shooting the enemy. The pilot is responsible for dodging enemy attacks as much as possible, leading long chases to give the gunner time to do all of the things not related to shooting, keeping the enemy on the gunner's side of the ship, keeping an eye out for items and getting the gravity scoop to snag to items, keeping an eye out for any extra enemies, crates, items, stations, etc..., and finally the pilot is primarily responsible for calling out locations of enemies, needs, and emergency issues.

Make sure not to take ANY MISSIONS that require someone to get off the ship. If you have someone off the ship as a duo you are missing a vital member of the team and you're going to get the ship destroyed. You MIGHT be able to manage an EVA required mission here and there but don't rely on it. Strike, Protect, Cleanse, and Raid are the missions I recommend going for. You do get partial credit if you complete partial missions.

Final note, ALWAYS choose the smaller ship. In the main hall where you choose the missions there's a terminal next to the huge window facing the hangar, select the frigate every time. I recommend the basic model even after you get the first few layouts but play with it and find what works for you.

[SushiJaguar]

Originally posted by M1lh0u53:

I just did "Following in Their Footsteps" solo on the large ship.
How do you choose the smaller ship?

The terminal closest to the viewing port of the hangar. It's to the left as you come down the second set of stairs from the spawn pods. Has a big holographic ship floating over it.

[Beefcakes]

Honestly all I want is the option to force the ship to fly forward so that I can hop out and man a gun.

[Dewrill]

playing it with a friend, wouldnt recommend the big ship if youre only 2 folks. some missions are nearly impossible to complete with 2 people (spacestation requires 2 people to start up the sat dish, but the enemies spawn nonstop so the timewindow for the pilot to jump out and run in to take the second spot is sooooooo small)

there are missions that work fine with 2 people but you will have to come up with unorthodox solutions (dropping one player in the space station then flying into the enemies , jump out of pilotseat, shot them to get attention, run back to pilotseat and kite them around hoping they dont hit you in the process too much)

[M1lh0u53]

Originally posted by SushiJaguar:

Originally posted by M1lh0u53:

I just did "Following in Their Footsteps" solo on the large ship.
How do you choose the smaller ship?

The terminal closest to the viewing port of the hangar. It's to the left as you come down the second set of stairs from the spawn pods. Has a big holographic ship floating over it.

Cheers for that mate.

[doink patrol]

We tried with 2 players and just struggled to balance flying the ship + shooting enemies at the same time we had to do stuff off-ship. We managed to do it, but it's clear the game benefits a ton in the 3-4 player range

[Aradiel]

I was trying to play yesterday with one other player. Some of the missions are possible but most of them you need at least 3 people minimum. The raid missions for example: You need one person at the helm at all times or else you blow up, you need one person as gunner, or else without a gunner you will soon be overwhelmed because enemies are constantly spawning, and one person doing the actual raid part outside of the ship.

[AimlessEagle]

Originally posted by DeepInvader:

Hello, WE would Like to Play this Game as 2. WE read that IT IS pretty hard If youbplay only as 2. Can you recommend the Game of we only Play as 2 players?

I am playing with 3 people in the frigate. I would say 2 is doable, but the 2nd person is going to be very busy.

There is basically a dedicated pilot, and the 2nd person has to switch between gunnery, repairs/maintenance and scavenging. Of course, you can switch it up a bit, but just understand it will be a bit hectic haha.

Regardless, it IS playable with 2 people.

[Aradiel]

Playable is one way to put it, but the author was asking if people can recommend buying the game if they are going to have only 2 people. If getting a 3rd person to play is not possible, then I definitely can not recommend this game, you will be extremely limited on what you can do.

[Zothen]

Originally posted by DeepInvader:

Can you recommend the Game of we only Play as 2 players?

Definatly not. You better have that 3rd person for everything 2 cant do.

[CiZerin]

If we could "cruise control" our space ship it would be much easier to play duo. And even solo would be playeble. Like in Sea of Thieves.

[C0rG1 tH3 &hiBA_lnu]

It's doable with two people especially in raid. Use a Frigate loadout, it's optimal for two players.

I did wish I can use that extra turret though to mow down Hallows.

The one time I had trouble is forgetting my gravity scooper. After that, it went smooth sailing when I turned it on.

Although...the gravity scoop is the best thing.

[Mesarthim]

Playing with one friend, perfectly fine, we're level 10 right now and once you understand how the ship works, it's not that hard.
Also, think about crafting and upgrading your ship and it will be pretty do-able.

Of course, with 3 players it's easier to manage but we even took the large 3-4 player ship and succeeded to manage it with only the two of us.

But yeah, in very first few games, you're probably going to struggle a bit but it gives a good laugh TBH.