Spelunking is back in style as the recently releasedSpelunky 2is making waves across the gaming space. WithSpelunky 2being one of the top games of 2020, PC players are eager to finally jump in after the PlayStation 4 version had a head start. However, it seems that the PC port will be missing a big feature upon release.
Spelunky 2will not feature online co-op play when it releases on PC on September 29. The news came fromSpelunky 2designer Derek Yu who explains why online functionality was delayed for the PC launch.
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Yu explains that the decision to release the title without online multiplayer was to avoid delaying the entire release. The positive outcome of this decision, according to Yu, is that cross-play functionality with the PlayStation 4 version will be included when online co-op is enabled. Yu would tweet further details about the recent updates for the PlayStation 4 version ofSpelunky 2which have improved online stability.
The online component ofSpelunky 2might not be the only reason fans were excited for the long-awaited sequel, but it has been a big selling point from developers Mossmouth and Bitworks. Thegameplay reveal ofSpelunky 2focused on cooperative play as well as the numerous characters that could go on the treacherous journey.
The originalSpelunkyis a notoriously difficulty game even some eight-years after the remade version was released on the Xbox 360, andSpelunky 2is just as tough. With the PC port just days away, fans may want to come togrips with the basics ofSpelunky 2before heading into the unknown depths. It’s going to only be harder since there won’t be any online help for the foreseeable future, and with social distancing still a big factor of everyday life, couch buddies are not exactly in high supply at the moment.
Spelunky 2is available now on PlayStation 4 and will release on Steam on September 29.
