Expeditions: A MudRunner Game Adds A Free Co-Op Mode

One of the best ways to explore the wilderness in any off-road title is with at least one or more friends able to winch you out of a tricky situation. So it’s great news that finally Expeditions: A MudRunner Game adds a free co-op mode with the latest update.

It’s only available for the PC version of the game via Steam initially, but lets you now join up to three other people to work together. And it’ll be coming later in Summer 2024 to the Epic Games Store version, along with the console editions on the PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Xbox Seres X\S and Nintendo Switch.

The co-op mode has been in beta for a while, and there are a few known issues, covered below. But I know from my own experience that having friends along for the ride makes a huge difference, whether you’re playing Mudrunner, Snowrunner or Expeditions. And it can make or break friendships when your companion has sent you down the wrong route, or driven off without helping you out of a tricky situation.

It also adds a lot of replayability, as the experience is different every time you’re tackling a task with another human involved. Whether or not they actually know what they’re doing.

Expeditions: A MudRunner Game Co-Op Update Release Notes:

Co-op content:

During the preparation phase, host of lobby can:

• select a specific region.
• choose up to 4 vehicles.
• choose up to 3 specialists.

Host of lobby can build base modules.

Guest can:

• select 1 vehicle during the preparation phase.
• use base modules but not build them.
• play content purchased by the host even if the guest did not purchase the content.

In co-op mode, players can :

• complete any activities together
  • expeditions
  • contracts
  • tasks

• switch between each other’s vehicles
• exchange resources
• receive joint rewards (upgrades, money)
• track each other’s routes on the map
• use the quick chat system to send signals to each other to convey information.

Changes compared to the PBB:

UI:

• The Deploy button is available when the Player re-enters the HQ after visiting the Minimap window
• Added sounds to the Chat Wheel
• The Chat Wheel menu is not displayed during scanning
• Added sounds to the Party management pop-up
• Icons for competing platforms don’t appear for players in HQ
• Fixed an Chat Wheel animation located next to the player’s name in the list

Gameplay:

• It is allowed to the Guest to start the tracking contracts
• Fixed a bug that allowed private sessions to be found
• Fixed a crash in connection with wheel damage
• Fixed a crash if player trying to change truck in the phantom mod
• Fixed a crash on the Guest’s client after being kicked out of a co-op party
• Fixed a crash related to the installing mods in co-op session

Known issues:

• Spare parts become endless if they were previously given by a player with spare parts in the Sideboard
• Guest’s bonus rewards are not displayed in the Summary screen
• Progress towards some sticker rewards for co-operative play only counts for the player initiating the action, not for all participants
• After adding players to the block list inside the game, they can join the session through Find and Code
• In some cases, the Trade confirmation pop-up may fail to display the waiting spinner and a hint to cancel the request
• The upgrade counter works incorrectly if a player who has previously received upgrades receives them again in a co-op session. Please take a note that upgrades do not disappear, only the amount in the counter is incorrect

Expeditions: A MudRunner Game is available for the PC via Steam and the Epic Game Store, the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S via the Microsoft Store, the PS4 and PS5 via the PlayStation Store, and the Switch via the Nintendo eShop. Three versions of the game are available (Standard, Year 1 and Supreme Editions) Physical copies can also be bought through retailers including Game and Amazon.

And you can keep up with the latest Expeditions: A MudRunner Game news, DLC, updates and more, here. Along with the Expeditions: A MudRunner Game vehicle list, and the officially supported wheels and pedals for Expeditions.