Is It Takes Two Crossplay?

No, It Takes Two does not support crossplay.

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Quick Answer: Does It Takes Two have Crossplay & Cross-Progression?

No, It Takes Two does not support crossplay at this time. Players are limited to playing within their own platform's ecosystem. Cross-progression is not supported, so your saves stay tied to the platform you play on.

Note: Strictly no cross-platform play. PS4/PS5 can play together, and Xbox One/Series can play together, but you cannot mix PlayStation, Xbox, or PC.
Last verified: July 8, 2026

How to Play It Takes Two With Friends

  1. Have your friend download the 'It Takes Two Friend's Pass' (Free).
  2. Launch the full game and select 'Play Online'.
  3. Select 'Invite Friend' from the main menu.
  4. They will receive an invite to join your lobby for free.

Platform Compatibility

It Takes Two is available on the following platforms:

PCXbox One+PlayStation 4+Nintendo Switch
Feature Supported Details
Crossplay No Players are limited to their own platform.
Cross-Progression No Saves and unlocks stay tied to each platform.
Split Screen / Couch Co-op Yes Two players can share one screen locally.

Does It Takes Two Have Cross-Progression?

No — It Takes Two does not support cross-progression. Saves and unlocks stay tied to the platform where you earned them.

Does It Takes Two Have Split Screen / Couch Co-op?

Yes — It Takes Two supports split screen / couch co-op, so players can share one screen on supported platforms.

Yes, It Takes Two supports full local split-screen co-op on all platforms (PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch). Two players share one screen using two controllers. To start: launch the game, select 'Play Locally', connect a second controller, and both players choose their characters. No online subscription required for local co-op.

Technical Details

How It Takes Two Online Play Works

It Takes Two supports 2-player online co-op through the Friend's Pass system. Only one player needs to own the game - they can invite a friend who downloads the free Friend's Pass to play the entire game together. However, crossplay is limited to cross-generation within console families (PS4 with PS5, Xbox One with Series X/S). No crossplay between different platforms.

It Takes Two Solo & Offline Play

No, It Takes Two does not have a single-player mode. The entire game is designed around two-player co-op gameplay, with puzzles and mechanics that require both players. There is no AI companion option.

Known Issues & Limitations

The biggest frustration is the complete lack of crossplay between platforms. Friends on different systems cannot play together. The Friend's Pass only works within platform families. No cross-progression - progress doesn't carry over if you buy on multiple platforms. Some connection issues during online co-op on Wi-Fi - wired Ethernet recommended.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I play It Takes Two alone?

No, It Takes Two requires two players. There is no single-player mode or AI companion. You must have a second person to play, either locally on the same device or online using the Friend's Pass.

Does my friend need to buy the game?

No, thanks to the Friend's Pass feature. Only one player needs to purchase It Takes Two. The owner can invite a friend to download the free Friend's Pass version and play the entire game together for free. However, both players must be on the same platform family.

Does It Takes Two have cross-progression?

No, It Takes Two does not support cross-progression. Your save data is locked to the platform you're playing on. If you purchase the game on a different platform, you'll have to start over from the beginning.

Can Steam and EA App PC players play together?

No, Steam and EA App (Origin) versions cannot play together. They are treated as separate platforms. PC players must own the game on the same storefront to play together.

Will It Takes Two add crossplay in the future?

Hazelight Studios has acknowledged community interest in crossplay but has made no official announcements. Given that the game was released in 2021 and no updates have added crossplay, it seems unlikely to be added retroactively.

Which is better: local or online co-op?

Local split-screen co-op is generally better for It Takes Two. It eliminates latency issues, enhances communication between players, and captures the intended couch co-op experience. Online co-op works well but requires stable internet and voice chat coordination.

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