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Hyper Light Breaker, the eagerly awaited sequel to the indie hit Hyper Light Drifter, introduces significant changes to the original game's formula. It transitions from a 2D pixel art style to a stunning 3D environment, shifts from a linear RPG to a rogue-lite with extraction mechanics, and crucially, incorporates multiplayer functionality.
Playing Hyper Light Breaker with friends is not just an option; it's a core feature that enhances the gameplay experience, making challenges more manageable and victories more rewarding. This guide will walk you through the steps to enjoy Hyper Light Breaker in co-op mode with your friends, as well as how to engage in random online matchmaking through Public Breaker Groups.
How To Play Hyper Light Breaker With Friends
To dive into the co-op multiplayer experience of Hyper Light Breaker with your friends, you'll need to set up a Private multiplayer room. Once you spawn into the Cursed Outpost, the central hub of Hyper Light Breaker, make your way to the counter to the left of your commander, Pherus Bit, who is positioned just opposite the doorway leading into the Outpost.
Interact with the counter by pressing the Interact button (usually R1 or RB) to access the Multiplayer menu. Here, you can create your own Breaker Team, join an existing one, or check your Invitations. To play with your friends, select "Create Breaker Team".
In the subsequent menu, toggle "Password Required" to "On" and enter a password of your choice. After setting up your private Breaker Team, you can invite up to two friends using your platform's social service, whether it's PSN, Xbox, or Steam. The game supports groups of up to three players.
If your friend is already in-game, they'll receive the invitation in the "Invitations" tab of the Multiplayer menu. Otherwise, they can join your session via the invitation link you've sent them.
Your team might also appear in the general listing of Breaker Teams if there's room for more players, accessible through the "Join Breaker Team" menu. If other methods fail, your friend can search through this list and join your Private group directly.
Once your friend accepts the invite and enters the correct password, you're all set to embark on thrilling co-op runs in Hyper Light Breaker.
Random Online Matchmaking In Hyper Light Breaker
If you're eager to play multiplayer but don't have friends who own Hyper Light Breaker, the game's multiplayer system offers the option to join public groups. You can either create your own public group by following the steps above but omitting the password, or join an existing one through the Hyper Light Breaker matchmaking system.
Navigate to the multiplayer menu in the Cursed Outpost and select "Join Breaker Team", the second option. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and choose "Join Random Public Breaker Team".
The game will then search for available public, non-password-protected Breaker Teams and assign you to one if available. After a brief loading screen, you'll find yourself in the world of the Breaker Team creator.
To leave a multiplayer session, return to the counter in the Cursed Outpost and access the multiplayer menu. If you're currently in a session, a fourth option will appear at the bottom of the list allowing you to disconnect from the current session.
Select this option to return to your own world. Alternatively, you can simply quit the game to end the multiplayer session.
