It's time to team up and take on the xenomorph infestation marine. We've got bugs crawling out of the walls and the only way to stop them is to find yourself three friends and head into Aliens: Colonial Marines for some good ol' fashioned co-op. We've got our handy-dandy co-op FAQ to give you the low down on just how you can find some friends to bring into battle - all spelled out in plain English. Sorry Vasquez, you'll have to use Google Translate. And don't forget to check out our Co-Op Review of Aliens: Colonial Marines.
- How many players can play Aliens: Colonial Marines locally (couch co-op)?
- How many players can play Aliens: Colonial Marines via system link or LAN?
- How many players can play Aliens: Colonial Marines online?
- How many players are supported in combo co-op?
- What direction is the screen split in couch co-op for Aliens: Colonial Marines?
- Does the PC version of Aliens: Colonial Marines support split screen play?
- How do you begin a co-op session in Aliens: Colonial Marines?
- How does save game progress work for co-op play in Aliens: Colonial Marines?
- Can I join a game if the host is further along than me in Aliens: Colonial Marines?
- What does the Aliens: Colonial Marines season pass get you?
- Do pickups apply to all players in a co-op game of Aliens: Colonial Marines?
How many players can play Aliens: Colonial Marines locally (couch co-op)?
2 players can play split-screen co-op on the console version of Aliens: Colonial Marines. Split-screen play is not available on the PC version.
How many players can play Aliens: Colonial Marines via system link or LAN?
You can connect up to 4 consoles or computers for LAN/System Link play in co-op.
How many players can play Aliens: Colonial Marines online?
4 players are supported in online co-op for Aliens: Colonial Marines.
How many players are supported in combo co-op?
Combo co-op (split-screen with online play) is not supported.
What direction is the screen split in couch co-op for Aliens: Colonial Marines?
Horizontally.
Does the PC version of Aliens: Colonial Marines support split screen play?
No.
How do you begin a co-op session in Aliens: Colonial Marines?
Select campaign, select co-op, then select your mission and difficulty. You can invite friends to the party to start or invite mid mission. You can not load a save and start a co-op session from there.
How does save game progress work for co-op play in Aliens: Colonial Marines?
Mission progress is unlocked for all players, you must complete a level for progress to count.
Can I join a game if the host is further along than me in Aliens: Colonial Marines?
Yes.
What does the Aliens: Colonial Marines season pass get you?
The only announced piece of content so far is the "Bug Hunt" DLC for Aliens: Colonial Marines. It will add a co-op survival mode to the game.
Do pickups apply to all players in a co-op game of Aliens: Colonial Marines?
Yes, any item you pick up - ammo, health, armor, or unlockable is given to all players.