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Play With a Friend In Mirthwood With The Co-Op Update
Mirthwood has a new update being released this week, as you can now play the game with a friend when the developers add co-op
Article Summary
- Mirthwood introduces local co-op and Steam Remote Play so you can explore the world with a friend.
- Drop-in/drop-out multiplayer lets both players keep their own progress, inventory, and gear.
- Co-op partners can farm, fight, craft, marry each other, and even raise children who grow up as NPCs.
- Update brings combat enhancements, new items, and optimizations for a smoother gameplay experience.
Indie game developer Bad Ridge Games and publisher V Publishing confirmed the latest update for Mirthwood will happen this week, as players will soon be able to work together in co-op. The update adds a ton of new items and options to the game, but the big one is having both local co-op and Steam Remote Play support, so you and a friend can work together. We have dev notes for you along with the trailer, as the update goes live on July 10, 2025.
Mirthwood – Co-Op Update
Forge your path in a beautifully simulated medieval world—now with a partner at your side. The Co-Op Update enables drop-in/drop-out local multiplayer, featuring a shared dynamic camera system that adjusts as players explore. Whether you're planting crops, battling brigands, or starting a family, every corner of Mirthwood is now yours to share. Player 2 enjoys full access to farming, crafting, combat, skill progression, and mount riding.
Both players retain their individual inventories, skills, and gear, with seamless transitions between co-op and single-player modes. For the romantically inclined, yes—you can even marry your co-op partner and raise a child together. Children grow over time, inherit traits from both parents, and eventually strike out on their own. The update also introduces new combat enhancements, including a directional attack indicator, enemy lock-on system, and performance optimizations to ensure a smoother experience.
- Play Together: Local split-screen co-op and Steam Remote Play support.
- Drop-in/Drop-out Gameplay: Join or leave a friend's world at any time.
- Shared World, Separate Progression: Each player retains their own skills, levels, inventory, and gear.
- Revive Mechanic: A new "downed" state lets players rescue each other in combat.
- Family Building: Marry your co-op partner and raise a child, who grows over time and eventually becomes an adult NPC.
- Improved Combat: New attack direction and enemy lock-on indicators.
- New Content: Additional farm structures, items, and minor optimization improvements.
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