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Hazelight Studios is known formaking fun co-op experiencesthat two players can pick up and have a great time with. Their second game,It Takes Two, has garnered critical acclaim and won multiple Game of the Year awards in 2021. It does make sense that the studio would like to see the game on other platforms.
Recently,It Takes Twocame out on the Nintendo Switch, which makes it the first Hazelight game to release on that platform. Because it is new to the system, it is fair to be curious abouthow co-op works on the Switch. This includes playing with a player in-person or over online connection.
Setting Up Co-Op
There are three methods that players can use to playIt Takes Twowith another player. If two people are in the same room, they can play the game on the same device throughCouch Co-Op. After purchasing and booting up the game, simply connect two controllers, one for each player. From here, individuals can pick their character and begin.
If the two players are on the same Wi-Fi network and each have a Switch, each player can download the game on their devices and connect throughLocal Wireless Play. If the two playersare on different Wi-Fi networks, they must each get the game on their device and then connect throughOnline Co-Op.
In both scenarios involving two Nintendo Switch devices, all a person has to do is send an invitation for a player to join them in a game. Both players will also need tocreate or sign in to their EA account. Unfortunately, this version ofIt Takes Twodoes not have cross-platform play, meaning those on different devices can’t play with someone on the Nintendo Switch.
How Friend Pass Works
The best part aboutIt Takes Twois that only one player needs to purchase the game toget the full experience. That is thanks to the game’sFriend Pass. Those interested in either local wireless or online co-op can choose this option for a more cost-effective experience where both people still get to play.
If a player is invited to playIt Takes Two, andthey do not have the game, they will be taken to the Nintendo eShop where they will be able to download the Friend Pass for free. Even without an invitation, the Friend Pass can be downloaded at any time. Once downloaded, the individual can hop into a game with their friend. Both players willstill need EA accounts.
There may be a scenario where both players may want totryIt Takes Twofor freewithout spending anything initially. Luckily, if both players download the Friend Pass, the two can connect via Local Wireless Play or Online Co-Op and experiencethe entirety of the first chaptercompletely for free. If they like the game, only one person needs to buy the full thing.
It Takes Twois available now on Nintendo Switch, as well as PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC.
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