Upcoming PS5 co-op games include squad-based shooters, survival RPGs, shared-world adventures, and smaller games designed for two players. Some support online teams across different platforms. Others focus on players sharing one television and a pair of controllers.
Multiplayer does not always mean co-op. A game may be entirely competitive or include only one cooperative mode. This guide focuses on releases with cooperative features confirmed through PlayStation or the developers. The complete upcoming PS5 games calendar covers single-player titles alongside the multiplayer schedule.
Co-op features can change during development. Check the current PlayStation Store listing before buying copies for your group.
Upcoming PS5 co-op games with release dates
The current schedule includes several new multiplayer PS5 games with different approaches to cooperation.
Crimson Moon
Release date: September 1, 2026
Platforms: PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S
Co-op type: Online co-op
Genre: Gothic action RPG
Crimson Moon is an action RPG built around a gothic world and real-time combat.
The game supports solo play and online co-op. Players can hunt supernatural enemies alone or work with other players during combat.
Its cooperative structure still needs some clarification. The final store listing should explain how players join a session and whether the full campaign can be completed together.
Progression is another important detail. Some action RPGs save quest progress only for the host. Others allow every player to keep equipment and story progress.
Cross-play has not been confirmed here. A game appearing on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox does not automatically allow those communities to play together.
Halo: Campaign Evolved
Release window: 2026
Platforms: PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S
Co-op type: Four-player online campaign co-op
Genre: First-person shooter
Halo: Campaign Evolved rebuilds the original Master Chief campaign for current platforms.
PlayStation has confirmed four-player online co-op. The remake also includes new missions, weapons, vehicles, and enemies.
Its PS5 release is notable because the main Halo series was closely connected to Xbox for many years. PlayStation players will now be able to experience the campaign without moving to another console.
Groups should check whether cross-play is available between PS5, Xbox, and PC. Online co-op across several platforms is far more useful when friends can remain on their preferred systems.
Players should also verify whether everyone needs a separate copy and Microsoft account.
Dune: Awakening
Release window: 2026
Platform: PS5
Co-op type: Shared online survival experience
Genre: Open-world survival RPG
Dune: Awakening places players in an open version of Arrakis where survival depends on managing resources and understanding the environment.
PlayStation describes the game as an experience that can be played alone or with friends. Players can explore the desert, gather materials, build, and deal with the dangers of the planet.
Its online structure is different from a small cooperative campaign. Other players exist within a larger shared world, so groups may interact with systems that are also competitive.
Anyone looking for private co-op should check whether closed sessions or private servers are supported. It is also important to confirm group limits and how progression works when friends are at different stages.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds
Release date: September 15, 2026
Platform: PS5 and other announced systems
Co-op type: Online co-op
Genre: Open-world survival RPG
RuneScape: Dragonwilds combines survival systems with the world and role-playing ideas of RuneScape.
Players gather resources, craft equipment, develop their characters, and fight dragons. Cooperative play allows friends to work together while exploring and building.
The game can also be played alone. That is useful for groups that cannot always maintain the same schedule.
Before buying, check how worlds are hosted and whether a player can continue using the same character in different sessions. Cross-play and cross-progression should also be confirmed through the final store listing.
No Rest for the Wicked
Full-release target: Late 2026
Platforms: PS5, PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2
Co-op type: Online co-op planned
Genre: Action RPG
No Rest for the Wicked is a dark fantasy action RPG from Moon Studios.
The PC version began in Early Access before the planned console release. Its multiplayer systems are part of the wider development process leading toward version 1.0.
The game combines combat, equipment progression, exploration, and character development. Cooperative play should allow players to face parts of the world together.
Final player limits and cross-platform features need to be confirmed. Early Access plans can change before the console version is ready.
PS5 players should wait for the completed PlayStation Store page before treating any unofficial date as final.
Upcoming PS5 co-op games without confirmed dates
Some of the most interesting cooperative projects remain in development without firm release dates.
Horizon Hunters Gathering
Release date: TBA
Platforms: PS5 and PC
Co-op type: Online co-op
Cross-play: Confirmed between PS5 and PC
Cross-progression: Confirmed
Horizon Hunters Gathering is a cooperative action game set in the Horizon universe.
Players work together to hunt machines. Its structure takes inspiration from games where teams prepare equipment and coordinate during large encounters.
PS5 and PC cross-play has been confirmed. Cross-progression is also planned through a PlayStation account.
These features make the game easier to follow for groups divided between console and PC. A PS5 player should be able to join PC friends without everyone purchasing the same hardware.
The game has entered early testing, but it does not have a public launch date. Playtest access should not be confused with a finished release.
ArcheAge Chronicles
Release window: To be confirmed
Platforms: PS5 and PC
Co-op type: Online action RPG
ArcheAge Chronicles is an online action RPG built around exploration, combat, and a shared fantasy world.
The game is expected to include cooperative activities, though the exact player limits and session structure need to be confirmed.
Online RPGs often mix cooperative and competitive systems. Players should check whether the game provides private group content or requires interaction with a larger public world.
Account requirements, cross-play, and progression systems will also matter for PS5 players.
Couch co-op is less common in upcoming releases
Most announced PS5 co-op games focus on online multiplayer. Confirmed couch co-op is less common.
Local co-op allows two or more players to use one PS5. The game may use a shared camera or divide the screen. Only one console and one copy are usually required, though every player still needs a suitable controller.
Online co-op usually requires each person to own a console and a copy of the game. A PlayStation Plus subscription is required for most paid PS5 games with online multiplayer.
Free-to-play games are often exempt from the PlayStation Plus requirement. The final PlayStation Store listing should state whether a subscription is necessary.
Cross-play and cross-progression are different
Cross-play allows people using different platforms to join the same game. A PS5 player may be able to play with someone on PC or Xbox.
Cross-progression allows one person to continue using the same progress on different platforms.
A game can support cross-play without cross-progression. It can also support both features but require an additional publisher account.
Cross-generation multiplayer is different again. It usually describes PS4 and PS5 players joining each other while remaining inside the PlayStation ecosystem.
Do not assume that a multiplatform release supports any of these features unless the developer confirms them.
What to check before your group buys a game
A multiplayer purchase can become expensive when every member of the group needs a copy.
Before buying, confirm:
- The maximum number of co-op players
- Online or couch co-op support
- Cross-play between PS5, PC, and Xbox
- Cross-progression between platforms
- PlayStation Plus requirements
- Public matchmaking and private sessions
- Whether campaign progress is shared
- Additional publisher account requirements
- Voice and text communication options
- Friend pass availability
These details can determine whether a game works for your group even when the gameplay itself looks appealing.
Choosing your next PS5 co-op game
The strongest choice depends on how your group prefers to play.
Halo: Campaign Evolved offers a four-player online campaign. Crimson Moon may suit groups looking for action RPG combat. Dune: Awakening and RuneScape: Dragonwilds provide larger survival worlds.
Horizon Hunters Gathering is the project to watch for players divided between PS5 and PC because cross-play and cross-progression are already part of its announced plan.
Players more interested in character progression and story can also explore the guide to upcoming PS5 RPGs, which covers both solo and multiplayer role-playing releases.
