Borderlands 3 shines in its co-op experience, allowing you to team up with up to three friends to tackle the crazy missions and even crazier loot the game throws your way. Whether you prefer a more casual experience or a free-for-all scramble for gear, Borderlands 3 offers two distinct co-op modes: Cooperation and Coopetition.
Cooperation mode prioritizes a smooth experience for all players. Loot is personalized, meaning each player sees and collects their own gear based on their character level. This ensures everyone gets valuable upgrades without any squabbling over drops. Additionally, difficulty scales are based on the average party level, keeping the fights challenging but fair.
Coopetition might be your style if you enjoy a more competitive edge to your co-op. In this mode, everyone sees the same loot drops, leading to a mad scramble to grab the best gear. There’s no level scaling here, so lower-level players might face a steeper challenge, but the potential rewards are worth the risk.
This guide gives information about all co-op modes and how to invite friends, play split-screen, and explore other online multiplayer features.
Co Op Mode in Borderlands 3
To begin Co-Op mode in Borderlands 3, have one friend start the game and make the other friend go to the social menu and select Join.
If you wish to switch modes during gameplay, you need to follow the given steps:
- Go to the main menu
- Choose the settings options to open group settings
- In the second section of the menu, you will find group mode; you can switch between cooperation and coopetition modes
Split Screen Co-op
To play split-screen or locally with a friend, first, you need to make sure that all the controllers you want to use are on and signed in with Guest Accounts. Now, on the main menu, have your guests press X if they are on PS4 or A if they are on Xbox One. This will begin the game in split-screen Co-Op mode.
Online Multiplayer
Now let’s talk about inviting friends online; while you are in the main menu or paused in the game, hit Triangle and then press left on your D-Pad to invite your friends, or you can go to the social menu and choose partners from your friend list. Select the people you want to invite and hit the Invite button. When they accept the invite, you will be playing online multiplayer in BL3.
Co-op Matchmaking
For the Campaign, Circle of Slaughter, and Proving Grounds, Borderlands 3 allows you to Matchmake as well. Yes, matchmaking with random players is also a feature that BL3 provides you with now.
All you have to do is open the pause menu, click on the option ‘Social’ and then choose Matchmaking. You are paired up with players depending on your chosen region by clinking R2/RT. Once you choose your region, you will be paired up and can continue with your game.
Fast Travel Feature
Fast travelling becomes common as you progress in the game and start unlocking zones and planets. For this feature, you must open up your map and zoom out with the help of Orbit view and once done, click on the planet icon to use the fast travel feature. Fast travel in BL3 works in co-op mode, too, as long as none of the players are busy using vendors or going through their inventory.
Multiplayer Co-Op Cross Platform
To play with friends on cross-platform, head to the social option from the main menu and choose the Find SHIFT Friend. Now, you need to use your friend’s shift name to search for him, add him, and let him accept the invite.
After your friend accepts the invite, again head to social and choose Manage SHIFT Friends to invite your friend to Co-Op game.
