Best Co-Op Multiplayer Games of July 2019

Wolfenstein: Youngblood

Best Co-Op Multiplayer Games of July 2019

While we found that Wolfenstein: Youngblood doesn’t quite live up to the lofty expectations set by its predecessors, if you’re looking for a bit of co-op FPS action, then you’ll likely still find something to enjoy here.

Set years after the events of Wolfenstein II, Youngblood sees players work together as ‘the twins,’ as they go looking for their father. You’ll break into three separate Nazi bases and explore semi open-world areas completing side mission and gathering collectibles.

Sadly, the open-world sandbox takes away from Wolfenstein’s core DNA as a story-driven shooter, but the chaotic shooter action to be had much better with a friend than the AI. It’s at a cheaper price point than most new releases nowadays, so we’d suggest checking it out for a quick blast one afternoon.

Plus, if you pick up the Deluxe Edition, you can have any friend download the trial version of the game and play through the full story free of charge. Winner winner!

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order

If you prefer your co-op action with a little bit more superhero, then Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order may be more up your street.

Exclusive to the Nintendo Switch (for now, at least), the game will see you working with up to three friends, either on one console, via local wireless play, or online co-op, to take on the forces of Thanos.

It’s a lot of hack-and-slash combat fun, and you’ll be busy leveling up characters and taking on iconic heroes and villains that it’s easy to lose track of hours when playing with friends. We recommend playing online at home simply so you’ve got more screen size, but couch co-op’s always a great hoot.

Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers

After Stormblood’s release back in 2017, Final Fantasy XIV fans finally got the next sizeable chunk of content for the popular PS4 and PC MMO. The game’s third expansion takes players to a new dimension called the First Star, and are tasked with restoring darkness to a world drowning in light… hence Shadowbringers!

With new jobs, zones, dungeons, raids, and a raised level cap of 8o from 70, there’s a whole bunch of ways for fans to pour hours and hours into this already massive MMO experience.

And what better way to experience it all than with a friend by your side in co-op. You could both even take on each of the new playable races — Hrothgar and Viera — and really get into the Shadowbringers spirit.