The Lords of the Fallen 2.0 update has finally gone live, introducing a Friend Pass that allows a friend to play the game for free, as well as highly-requested improvements to the co-op system.
Inspired by Soulslike games, Lords of the Fallen is an RPG action game that challenges players to use a mix of magic and melee weapons to defeat enemies. The game initially launched in 2023 and still boasts a passionate fan base.
Hexworks knows it has a hit on its hands, as a sequel is reportedly scheduled for release in 2026. As of December 2024, rumors suggest that the project is in full production, with over 200 developers working on it. That hasn’t stopped the team from working on Lords of the Fallen, as the 2.0 update delivers a full slate of new content.
Lords of the Fallen Friend Pass Explained
The Lords of the Fallen developers explained how the Friend Pass works, allowing a friend to play for free, regardless of their preferred platform.
The Friend Pass allows players to invite a friend who doesn’t own Lords of the Fallen to play the entire campaign in standard or shared progression co-op. Here are a few key details about the feature.
- Character progress (levels, stats) and loot are saved between sessions.
- Free Friend’s Pass players can experience the entire game in co-op.
- Only the host retains world progression (e.g., areas unlocked, quest progress).
- Available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Epic Games Store, and Windows Store.
- Friend Pass is not locked to one player; you can join any host who owns the full game.
How to Download Lords of the Fallen Friend Pass
Here is a step-by-step guide for downloading the Friend Pass on every platform.
PlayStation
- Go to the PlayStation Store.
- Search Lords of the Fallen.
- Select the Trial version to install.
Steam
- Go to the Lords of the Fallen Steam page.
- Scroll down and select Install Game.
Epic Games Store
- Visit the Free Friend Demo page on the Epic Games Store.
- Scroll down and add the Friend Pass to your cart for free.
Windows Store
- Install the Trial via the Microsoft Store (not available through the Xbox PC App).
Is the Lords of the Fallen Friend Pass Crossplay?
Yes, the Friend Pass supports cross-play.
Crossplay is supported by password matchmaking, and you can either do standard co-op or shared progression co-op across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Epic Games Store, or Windows Store.
How to Invite & Join a Friend on the Lords of the Fallen Friend Pass
Hexworked shared a step-by-step guide on how to invite and join matches using the Friend Pass.
How to invite using the Friend Pass
- Same Platform: Use the “Beckon Friend” option in the Vestige menu to invite friends from your platform-specific friend list (e.g., PSN, Xbox Live, Steam). This works for Standard Co-op only and does not support crossplay.
- Different Platform: Set a matching password in the Vestige menu for Standard Co-op or Shared Progression Co-op. Your friend enters the same password to join your session, enabling crossplay across PS5, Xbox, Steam, Epic, and PC Game Pass.
How to join a friend using the Friend Pass
- Same Platform: Select “Join Session” or “Join Session (Shared Progression)” in the Vestige menu and choose a friend from your platform-specific friend list (e.g., PSN, Xbox Live, Steam) for Standard Co-op. For Shared Progression Co-op, use matchmaking or a password.
- Different Platform: Set a matching password in the Vestige menu for Standard Co-op or Shared Progression Co-op. The host enters the same password to allow crossplay across PS5, Xbox, Steam, Epic, or Windows Store.
New Lords of the Fallen Co-Op Changes Explained
Here are the two different co-op modes.
- Standard Co-op: An improved version of the original co-op, including shared world loot, shared boss loot, and the ability for co-op partners to revive the host. Quest progression is not saved.
- Shared Progression Co-op: A new mode that saves quest progression for both players, alongside shared loot and revive functionality, for a seamless multiplayer experience.
Standard co-op does not have quest progression, so it makes more sense to do the shared progression co-op if you want to complete the entire story.
In addition, here are the primary changes.
- Shared World Loot: Both players can pick up world loot.
- Shared Boss Loot: Both players receive boss rewards.
- Revives: Co-op partners can revive one another.
- Vigor: Both players receive 100% vigor.
- Quest Progression Saving (Shared Progression Co-op only): Both players’ quest progress is synced and saved, unlike Standard Co-op, which only saves character progression.
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