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 our online co-op modes receiving some of the most significant changes during this time.

We originally launched with Seamless Co-op, allowing Lampbearers to play together for as long as either chose. Then in April 2025, we added an additional mode alongside this: Full Shared-Progression Co-op, which meant both players would share all mainline progress during online sessions.

We also added a Free Friends Pass as part of V2.0, allowing you to play online with any other player, regardless of whether they owned the game.

We have continued to monitor your feedback, and today are making further improvements to the co-op experience to enhance your immersion within the realms of Mournstead.

We’ve streamlined matchmaking, expanded co-op functionality, and improved overall session stability, alongside a range of bug fixes and performance enhancements shaped by your feedback.

Shared Progression

By popular demand, we have increased the level of freedom guest players have when playing Shared Progression Co-op to create a more unified experience in your joint battle against the darkness.

Your fellow Lampbearer can now perform the following actions, previously restricted to the host:

• Upgrade equipment (i.e. 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

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

Guests can perform the following actions:

• Use Chrysalis Rebirth
• Rest at Vestiges
• Socket upgrade items
• Upgrade equipment (i.e. Sanguinarix, Umbral Lamp, weapons)
• Interact with Vendor NPCs

Full Privileges

Guests can perform the following actions:

• Upgrade equipment (i.e. 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 the issue with character's level getting multiplied after using Rebirth Chrysalis in Co-op.
• Fixed an issue where clients could not socket runes into weapons during co-op
• Fixed the PS5 DualSense controller not working properly on the Steam version.
• Improved performance on Steam Deck

Crusaders Incoming

With Lords of the Fallen joining PS Plus on April 7th, a wave of newly awakened Lampbearers will descend upon Mournstead. Friend or foe? You decide…

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