Diablo 4 multiplayer guide: How to add friends and play co-op

The Diablo 4 Early Access Beta server went live on March 17 and fans seem to enjoy the latest entry in the franchise. Unsurprisingly, players are willing to hop on to the multiplayer and enjoy its co-op feature. But for that, you need to add your friends to the game and the article will discuss more of it. 

Diablo has boasted its co-op element in the RPG for years now and its new title holds on to the reputation. Players are finding it thrilling to fight off enemies in the vast world of Sanctuary, and more so with a group of friends. Multiplayer breathes new life into the game, attracting many people to the title. 

For someone trying out the game’s beta version, it can be a little tricky to switch to the multiplayer option. Follow on as this guide will help you navigate through the title, starting from adding your friends to jumping into the co-op mode.

Steps to add your friends in Diablo 4 multiplayer

To explore the RPG in multiplayer mode, the first thing you need to do is add your friends with their Battle.net tag. The following steps will provide further information on how to do that:

1. On the top bar of the game screen you will find an option that says Social, click on it.
2. Keep in mind that you need to know your friend’s BattleTag to add them in the game. 
3. Now, click on the Add Friend option on your Friends List that popped up on the screen. 
4. Make sure they accept your friend request to see them on the list. 
5. Pick the friend that you want to play with and select Invite to Party or Invite to Clan. That is your call. 

By now. your friend should be added and ready for multiplayer escapades. It should be noted that the option to add teammates becomes available after you complete the prologue in Diablo 4. 

The availability of cross-platform makes the game’s co-op shine. Anyone can be added as long as their account is connected to Battle.net.

Co-op in Diablo 4 

Once players have added their friends to the game, they can experience the multiplayer together. Additionally, they can now enjoy the Diablo 4 couch co-op feature that allows for split-screen gameplay. They need to keep in mind that this feature is also exclusive to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One.

The couch co-op allows two players to play on the same system. Either must own the Early Access Beta of the game to make it happen. Diablo 4 will reward the duo with bonus XP during the co-op. In a way, the multiplayer setup will help them level up faster.