Minecraft Dungeons II Details Its Co-op and Crossplay Features
Minecraft Dungeons II is designed for parties of up to four, with online and offline couch co-op, crossplay, party codes, matchmaking and online hero progression.
Minecraft Dungeons II will support parties of up to four players, with options for couch co-op, online matchmaking and crossplay. In an interview published by Minecraft.net, Technical Director Stefan Annell described features intended to make it easier to play together, whether friends are sharing a device or joining remotely.
Couch co-op can include remote players
The game can be played online or offline, and both modes support couch co-op on the same device. In online play, a local session can also open up to remote players, allowing friends to combine local and online play in a party of up to four.
Players can invite friends using a party code: an eight-character combination of letters and numbers tied to the current party. Friends enter the code in the game’s “join by party code” dialog to join through the lobby or an ongoing game, regardless of platform, according to Annell.
Matchmaking and hero progression
Matchmaking is another way to find players when friends are unavailable or to fill open party spots. Annell said its matching considers factors including core quest progress, region and power level, and can place players into a session already in progress.
Hero data is stored online, so progression is not tied to one device. To continue using a hero on a friend’s device, a player needs to sign in with their platform account, if that platform supports it. To continue on a different platform, players can link their platform accounts to the same Microsoft account.
Dedicated servers for online sessions
Annell said Minecraft Dungeons II uses dedicated servers and selects a server for the party based on each player’s ping. He said this is intended to support a more stable online experience across platforms and regions. The interview describes these as features planned for the game.
Frequently asked questions
How many players can join a Minecraft Dungeons II party?
The game is described as supporting parties of up to four players.
Can local couch co-op players play with friends online?
Yes. The game supports couch co-op in both online and offline modes. In an online session, remote players can join the local players, up to the four-player party limit.
How can players join a friend’s party?
They can enter the party’s eight-character code in the “join by party code” dialog. The code can connect players through the lobby or an ongoing game, regardless of platform, according to the interview.
What is required to continue using the same hero on another platform?
The interview says players can link their platform accounts to the same Microsoft account to continue with the same hero on a different platform. Using a hero on a friend’s device requires signing in with a platform account, if that platform supports it.
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