LOTF 2.0 Co-op & Free Friends Pass FAQ

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Lords of the Fallen Version 2.0 Co-op FAQ

The Version 2.0 update for Lords of the Fallen brings Shared Progression Co-op and a Free Friend’s Pass. This FAQ explains these features.

Free Friend’s Pass

What is the Free Friend’s Pass?

The Free Friend’s Pass lets players without Lords of the Fallen join a friend who owns the full game for co-op in Standard Co-op or Shared Progression Co-op. Includes character creator and tutorial access.

• Saves character progress (levels, stats) and loot.
  
• World progression (areas, quests) is host-only.
  
• Available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Epic Games Store, Windows Store.

How do I download it?

• PS5/Xbox: Select “Trial” on the game’s store page.
  
• Steam: Click “Install” on the Free Friend’s Pass or main game page.
  
• Epic: Download from the Free Friend’s Pass Demo page.
  
• Windows Store: Install Trial via Microsoft Store (not Xbox PC App).

Am I locked to one host?

No, Free Friend’s Pass players can join any host with the full game. Hosts support one guest at a time but can switch guests.

How do I join a friend?

• Same Platform: Select “Join Session” or “Join Session (Shared Progression)” in the Vestige menu to pick a friend (PSN, Steam, etc.).
  
• Crossplay: Set a matching password in the Vestige menu for co-op across platforms.

Is crossplay supported?

Yes, password matchmaking enables crossplay for both co-op modes across PS5, Xbox, Steam, Epic, and Windows Store. “Beckon Friend” is platform-specific.

Is it free?

Completely free. Access co-op and tutorial at no cost. Upgrade to the full game for solo play or world progression.

How far can I play?

Play the entire game in co-op with a host. Only character progress and loot are saved for Free Friend’s Pass players.

How do I invite a friend?

• Same Platform: Use “Beckon Friend” for Standard Co-op (platform-specific).
  
• Crossplay: Set a matching password for either co-op mode.

How do I upgrade?

Buy the full game on PS5, Xbox, Steam, Epic, or Windows Store to keep world progression, play solo, or host.

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General Questions

What’s new in Version 2.0 co-op?

• Standard Co-op: Shared world/boss loot, co-op reviving, full vigor.
  
• Shared Progression Co-op: Saves quest progression, shared loot, revives.

Requires same New Game level and ±1 main boss progress.

Standard Co-op vs. Shared Progression

• Standard Co-op: Casual, no quest progression saved. Great for short sessions.
  
• Shared Progression: Saves character and quest progression. Ideal for joint playthroughs.

Locked to one Shared Progression host?

No, join different hosts with matching progress (same NG, ±1 boss). Your solo save is safe.

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Shared Progression Co-op Details

How does it work?

• Select “Join Session (Shared Progression)” in Vestige menu.
  
• Creates a duplicate save for the guest, preserving solo save.
  
• Matches players with same NG, ±1 boss.
  
• Guest’s world syncs to host’s, saving quest progress.
  
• Free Friend’s Pass saves character progress/loot only.

Who controls progression?

The host controls exploration, quests, and story. Guests follow host’s choices, which may override their progress.

What happens to guest progress?

• Quest progress syncs to host’s, overwriting yours.
  
• Character progress and loot are saved.
  
• Original solo save is safe in “Load Game.”
  
• Free Friend’s Pass saves character progress only.

Accessing solo save?

In “Load Game,” choose original solo save or Shared Progression save (labeled with host’s name).

Different ending?

Guests are locked to host’s ending. Join another host or load solo save to change.

What can’t guests do?

• Place Vestige Seedlings, warp, use Effigies/Shrines.
  
• Trigger bosses, quests, invasions.
  
• Make story decisions or use Coffer/Mirror.

Umbral mechanics?

• Tied to host’s state.
  
• Host enters Umbral willingly; both enter if host dies.
  
• Host revives guest in Axiom/Umbral; guest revives host only in Umbral.

Advanced Game Modifiers?

• All modifiers (except Ironman) apply if host uses them.
  
• Guests adopt host’s modifiers during session.
  
• Guests revert to original modifiers in solo play.
  
• Free Friend’s Pass uses host’s modifiers.

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Standard Co-op Details

What’s changed?

Now includes shared world/boss loot, full vigor, and co-op reviving.

When to use it?

For casual play, helping others, or short sessions without quest syncing.

Umbral and Modifiers

Same as Shared Progression, but supports all modifiers (including Ironman). Guest’s solo save retains original modifiers.

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Multiplayer Vestige Menu

What’s new?

• Beckon Lampbearer: Start co-op via matchmaking/password (crossplay).
  
• Beckon Friend: Invite platform-specific friends (Standard Co-op).
  
• Join Session: Join Standard Co-op (crossplay).
  
• Join Session (Shared Progression): Join Shared Progression (crossplay).
  
• Slaughter Lampbearer: PvP invasions (crossplay).

Password feature?

Overrides matchmaking for all modes to connect with specific players.

Who can join Shared Progression?

Players with same NG level and ±1 main boss. Free Friend’s Pass can join any session.

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Tips and Edge Cases

Invasions?

Both co-op modes allow invasions via Slaughter Lampbearer.

Different area progress?

Guest’s progress is overridden by host’s. Original solo save is safe.

Disagree with host’s choices?

Leave and load original solo save or join another host. Free Friend’s Pass can switch hosts.

Switch hosts for endings?

Join another host with matching progress to change endings. Original solo save is safe.

Unsupported features?

• Minor non-linear progression issues.
  
• Guests locked to host’s ending.
  
• Guests can’t use Coffer, Mirror, etc.

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Final Notes

Explore the Version 2.0 co-op system and Free Friend’s Pass! Check in-game menus or community discussions for more.

• Official Website: Lords of the Fallen[lordsofthefallen.com]
  
• Game Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1501750/

Happy questing, Lampbearers!