The Co-op Update: Increased Freedom, Streamlined Matchmaking, Improved Stability

Greetings, Lampbearers,

Lords of the Fallen has undergone quite a journey since its launch in October 2023, with online co-op receiving some of the most significant evolution along the way.

We began with Seamless Co-op, allowing Lampbearers to fight side by side without interruption. In April 2025, we expanded this with Full Shared Progression Co-op, enabling both players to advance together through the main adventure. With V2.0, we also introduced the Free Friends Pass, letting you play online with others regardless of ownership.

Today, we take another step forward.

Guided by your feedback, this update expands player freedom, streamlines matchmaking, and improves overall session stability, alongside additional fixes and performance enhancements.

Shared Progression: Expanded Freedom

By popular demand, guest players in Shared Progression Co-op now have significantly more control, creating a more unified experience in your joint battle against the darkness.

Your fellow Lampbearer can now:

• Upgrade equipment (Sanguinarix, Umbral Lamp, weapons)

• Socket upgrade items

• Interact with vendor NPCs

• Use Chrysalis Rebirth

• Rest and warp between Vestiges

• Plant Vestige seeds

• Begin Boss battles

• Skip cutscenes

Non-Shared Progression: Custom Privileges

When playing Non-Shared Progression Co-op, you will now have the option to choose whether your guest has Full or Limited privileges.

Limited Privileges

• Use Chrysalis Rebirth

• Rest at Vestiges

• Socket upgrade items

• Upgrade equipment (Sanguinarix, Umbral Lamp, weapons)

• Interact with vendor NPCs

Full Privileges

• Upgrade equipment (Sanguinarix, Umbral Lamp, weapons)

• Socket upgrade items

• Interact with vendor NPCs

• Use Chrysalis Rebirth

• Rest and warp between Vestiges

• Plant Vestige seeds

• Begin Boss battles

• Skip cutscenes

Improved Matchmaking & Session Flow

Joining forces with another Lampbearer is now simpler and more reliable.

To begin a co-op session:

• Visit any Vestige and access the Multiplayer menu

• Set a password and share it with your friend

• Ensure both players have the same progression settings selected

For matchmaking, simply leave the password field empty.

Bug Fixes & Improvements

• Fixed an issue where clients could not socket Umbral Eyes into the Umbral Lamp during co-op

• Fixed an issue where clients could not socket runes into weapons during co-op

• Fixed the issue with character's level getting multiplied after using Rebirth Chrysalis in Co-op.

• Fixed the PS5 DualSense controller not working properly on the Steam version.

• Improved performance on Steam Deck

In light, we walk. — The CI Games Team

Co-op Privileges: Full Breakdown

Guest permissions now depend on your selected settings.

Full Privileges

Guest players can:

• Skip cutscenes

• Rest and warp between Vestiges

• Begin Boss battles

• Plant Vestige seeds

• Upgrade equipment (Sanguinarix, Umbral Lamp, weapons)

• Socket upgrade items

• Use Chrysalis Rebirth

• Interact with vendors

Guest players cannot:

• Cleanse Beacons

• Enter Umbral without the host

• Interact with Shrines or Offer Remembrance

• Use the Mirror in Skyrest

• Leave Umbral via Effigy

• Initiate Crucible or Echoes of Battle

• Avenge Lampbearers

Limited Privileges

Guest players can:

• Rest at Vestiges

• Upgrade equipment (Sanguinarix, Umbral Lamp, weapons)

• Socket upgrade items

• Use Chrysalis Rebirth

• Interact with vendors

Guest players cannot:

• Skip cutscenes

• Warp between Vestiges

• Begin Boss battles

• Plant Vestige seeds

• Cleanse Beacons

• Interact with Shrines or Offer Remembrance

• Use the Mirror in Skyrest

• Leave Umbral via Effigy

• Initiate Crucible or Echoes of Battle

• Avenge Lampbearers