Couch co-op
- Best for
- Same-room play
- Players
- 2–4
- Internet
- Depends on whether you start an offline or online session
- Remote players
- Can be added if the session is taken online
Play together
Minecraft Dungeons 2 Multiplayer & Co-op Guide
Play solo or with up to four heroes using couch co-op, online multiplayer, mixed co-op, crossplay, party codes or matchmaking.
How are you playing?
Recommended
Mixed co-op
- Players
- 2–4
- Cross-platform
- Yes
- How to join
- Friends · Party code · Matchmaking
Your party
On this device
P1P2
On another device
P3P4
Mixed co-op
Local players can take the session online so remote friends join the same party.
At a glance
Multiplayer at a Glance
The confirmed multiplayer capabilities, before you pick a method.
- Players
- Up to 4
- Couch co-op
- Yes
- Online co-op
- Yes
- Mixed co-op
- Yes
- Crossplay
- Yes
- Matchmaking
- Yes
- Party codes
- Yes
"Up to 4" is the total party size. Mixed co-op shares the same four-player limit; it is not four couch players plus four online players.
Values come from official multiplayer and store information. Anything not verified is marked on this page instead of guessed.
Choose your mode
Couch, Online or Mixed Co-op
Pick the mode that matches where your players actually are.
Online co-op
- Best for
- Players on separate devices
- Players
- 2–4
- Internet
- Required
- Remote players
- Yes
- Join using
- Friends, party code or matchmaking
Mixed co-op
- Best for
- Local players plus remote friends
- Players
- 2–4
- Internet
- Required
- Remote players
- Yes
- Join using
- Friends, party code or matchmaking
Local and Online Are Two Different Things
Where players sit and whether the session is online are two separate choices. Couch play is not automatically offline, and online play is not only for remote players.
Player location
Same device
Remote device
Session mode
Offline
Online
- Same device + offline
- Couch offline
- Same device + online
- Online couch, ready for mixed co-op
- Remote device
- Online
Set up your party
Set Up Your Party
Tell this helper how many players are on this device and how many are remote. It recommends a mode and a way to join.
How many players?
On this device
2
On another device
1
2 local, 1 remote
This is a setup helper, not a live session. It does not create a party or a party code.
Best mode
Mixed co-op
- Your setup
- 2 local, 1 remote
- Party capacity
- Slots remaining: 1
- Recommended join method
- Party code
Join a party
How Do You Want to Join?
Three ways to bring players together, depending on whether you already know who you're playing with.
Friends
You already know who you're playing with.
Invite from your platform friends list.
Party code
Share a code directly with someone, even without adding them.
The host shares the code; the friend enters it.
Matchmaking
Find other heroes when you don't have a full party.
The game places you with compatible players.
Party code
The 8-Character Party Code
A party code is the unique eight-character, alphanumeric code for your current party. It works across platforms.
Host
- 1.Create or open your party.
- 2.Find the party code in the lobby or the active session.
- 3.Share the eight-character code.
Friend
- 1.Choose join by party code.
- 2.Enter the code.
- 3.Join the party.
This site cannot generate a real in-game party code. Only the game can.
Matchmaking
What Matchmaking Considers
Find other heroes when you don't have a full party.
You may join
- A new party
- A party with open slots
- A session already in progress
Matching considers
- Main and core quest progress
- Current region
- Power level
There is no public queue estimate. This page explains what matchmaking considers, not a live queue time.
Two ways to start
I know the players
Use your friends list or a party code, then join the party.
I need players
Use matchmaking to find compatible players, and you may join an active session.
Crossplay gateway
Can Different Platforms Play Together?
The short answer first, then the platform matrix and the difference between playing together and sharing a hero.
Yes.
Minecraft Dungeons II supports cross-platform multiplayer and co-op, so players on different platforms can share a party.
| Platform | Couch | Online | Crossplay |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC | — | Yes | Yes |
| Xbox | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PlayStation 5 | — | Yes | Yes |
| Nintendo Switch | — | Yes | Yes |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | — | Yes | Yes |
A dash means the current multiplayer data has no confirmed value yet, not that the feature is missing. Account and subscription rules live in the crossplay guide.
Don't mix these up
Crossplay
Can two different platforms play in the same party?
Don't mix these up
Cross-progression
Can I use the same hero on another platform?
When the platform supports it and the platform account is linked to the same Microsoft account, online hero progression can continue on another platform.
Full crossplay guideImportant
Online or Offline? Read This First
Online and offline are separate modes. Choose the one that matches how you plan to play before you invest in a hero.
Choose before you invest
Online and offline are separate modes. Before you invest heavily in a hero, choose the mode that matches how you plan to play.
Players have reported creating an offline hero and then expecting to use it online. Treat the mode choice as a real decision, not a detail.
Offline
Best when
- You don't need online players.
- You want to play without an online session.
- Multiplayer
- Couch co-op supported
- Remote friends
- No
Online
Best when
- You want remote co-op.
- You want crossplay, party codes or matchmaking.
- Multiplayer
- Couch, online and mixed co-op
- Hero data
- Online-backed progression
How this page labels evidence
- Official
- Behavior that is officially documented.
- Observed
- Behavior that can be reproduced in the current build.
- Player-reported
- A player issue or complaint that is not yet official behavior.
Hero transfers between online and offline are not documented as permanent. Check the online vs offline guide and the updates page before assuming a transfer will change.
Session behavior
What Happens When Players Join or Leave?
The session adapts as the party changes size.
- 1 player
Player 2 joins
- 2-player session
Players 3 and 4 join
- 4-player session
Player 3 leaves
- 3-player session
The game adjusts the session as players join and leave.
How online sessions work
Dedicated Servers
Online sessions run on dedicated servers rather than a player-hosted world. Server selection takes player latency into account.
No live server ping is shown here. This site cannot read the game's server assignment.
Progress and ownership
Hero, Session and World Progress
- Hero progress
- What follows your hero.
- Session progress
- What belongs to the current session.
- Host and world state
- What depends on the host or world state.
Online hero progression is stored by the game's backend and can continue on another supported platform when the platform account is linked to the same Microsoft account.
Not verified yet
Which player's quest state applies, how completion and rewards are assigned, and how joining mid-quest is counted are not documented clearly enough to state here. They will be added once verified.
- Whether shared progress counts for every player
- Whose quest state a shared session uses
- How rewards are assigned in a shared session
- How hero save data is handled in each mode
Playing With Different Progression
When you and a friend are at different points, a few things can matter. This page does not invent a compatibility score.
- Quest progression
- Region access
- Power difference
- Session matchmaking
If the rules are verified later, this section can become a real session compatibility helper.
Party Scaling
The game adjusts the session as players join or leave.
Exact multiplayer scaling is not normalized yet, so this page does not show numbers such as enemy health per party size.
Can I Join a Friend's Expansion?
Players who do not own an expansion can still join a friend's expansion session through an invite or party code.
Matchmaking into an expansion session follows different rules, and ownership rules can change, so check this again after a patch.
Troubleshooting
Can't Play With Your Friends?
Pick what's happening, and this router sends you to the page that owns the fix.
- Can't sign in
- Can't join a party
- Party code doesn't work
- Friend doesn't appear
- Crossplay isn't working
- Multiplayer disconnects
- My hero is missing
- Matchmaking finds nothing
Can't join? Check these in order
- 1Are you on the same game version?
- 2Are you using the correct online hero?
- 3Are you signed in?
- 4Is crossplay and account setup complete?
- 5Does the party still have an open slot?
- 6Is the party code still valid?
- 7Does your platform require an online subscription?
- 8Is there a known current issue?
Hero not showing?
Your hero isn't showing?
Did you create the hero in a different online or offline mode?
Understand hero modesPlatform requirements
Multiplayer by Platform
Which platforms support which multiplayer features, and where the online requirement is owned.
| Platform | Couch | Online | Crossplay | Online requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC | — | Yes | Yes | See platform page |
| Xbox | Yes | Yes | Yes | See platform page |
| PlayStation 5 | — | Yes | Yes | See platform page |
| Nintendo Switch | — | Yes | Yes | See platform page |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | — | Yes | Yes | See platform page |
Subscription and account requirements are owned by each platform page, not by this hub. Console online play may require that platform's online subscription.
Common questions
Multiplayer Questions
The questions players ask before their first co-op session.
How many players can play?
Up to four, in any mix of local and remote players.
Can two people play on one device?
Yes. Couch co-op supports two to four players on one device.
Can couch players play with online friends?
Yes. Take the session online and remote friends can join your local players.
Can PC and console play together?
Yes. Cross-platform multiplayer and co-op are supported.
How do I invite someone without adding them?
Share the party code from your lobby or active session. It works across platforms.
Can I play with random players?
Yes. Matchmaking can place you into a new or already-running party.
Can someone join after we've started?
Yes. A party can be joined in progress through a code or matchmaking. How shared progress is counted is not verified yet.
Why can't I use my hero online?
Online and offline are separate modes. Open the online vs offline guide before you invest in a hero.
Why can't I join my friend?
Start with the troubleshooting router above, then open the full online troubleshooting page.