The fire crackled, casting long shadows across the faces of my warband. We stood at the precipice, the stench of rot heavy in the air, knowing what lay ahead demanded more than one blade. That’s when I got the message: reinforcements arriving January 22nd.
With the latest major update, Moon Studios has given us the ability to share our burdens, and victories, with our closest allies. This guide explains how co-op works in No Rest for the Wicked, and how you can join forces with your friends.
How to play co-op with your friend in No Rest for the Wicked
I remember the first time I tried to coordinate a raid in an MMO with a friend living across the country. Between Discord, forum posts, and third-party apps, it felt like more work than the game itself. Here’s how to link up in No Rest for the Wicked:
- First, be sure you’ve added your friends on Steam.
- Everyone needs a copy of No Rest for the Wicked, updated to the Together version.
- Boot up the game.
- From the main menu, head to the Realms tab.
- You’ll need to create your own persistent world for co-op play. Choose your server region carefully (proximity matters for ping).
- Open your Steam friends list and send out those invites.
- Once accepted, you and your friends can all play together.
No Rest for the Wicked co-op explained
Think of your co-op world in No Rest for the Wicked as a shared bank account, where everyone contributes, but some get to withdraw more often. Here’s what that looks like:
The co-op setup creates a persistent world, meaning your friends can jump in and play, and progress, even when you, the host, are offline. It’s like leaving the lights on; the game world keeps spinning.
- First come, first served: Loot is yours if you grab it before your friends do.
- Quest rewards are split evenly.
- Trading is enabled so you can exchange gear.
- Existing characters can be brought into the co-op world.
Can you trade with friends in No Rest for the Wicked?
Yes. Trading is allowed, so you and your friends can exchange gear and items. Coordinate to outfit your party for maximum effectiveness.
Can you play No Rest for the Wicked solo?
Absolutely. While the co-op features add a new dimension, the game is still fully playable as a solo experience. The challenge scales according to party size, so you won’t be fighting raid bosses alone.
With co-op now live, and Diablo IV’s new season a mixed bag, there’s never been a better moment to gather your friends and test your mettle in No Rest for the Wicked. Will you build a fortress of friendship, or will greed tear your party apart?