The dangerous cults and bloodthirsty vampires of Redfall are best taken down when players join up with their friends in multiplayer, using teamwork to combine character abilities best suited for this game's fast-paced action. This first-person shooter developed by Arkane Studios comes with crossplay as well, allowing tons of players between platforms to connect with each other. Co-op is very easy to access too, so players shouldn't have trouble meeting up with fellow vampire hunters.

Up to four players can play in co-op together, no matter what system they are using thanks to cross-play. Although players will be able to keep all character progression, weapons, and skills they've unlocked with the class they happen to use, the Host determines where in the story all players jump into. The creative vampire slaying and storytelling of Redfall are shared based on how much the Host has progressed.

How to Join Friends in Multiplayer for Redfall

Redfall Player with Friends in Multiplayer Mode First Person Perspective Screenshot

Players have two options when they log into Redfall, either to jump into the game solo or host a game for multiplayer. If players are messaged to join another host's game, all they have to do is accept the invitation to meet up with however many people decide to connect. However, players can select the "Host Game" option from the main menu to create a game that ties to their individual progress.

Players can invite their friends to join a multiplayer lobby by becoming a Host for a game, then going to their friend list and choosing the "Invite Player" option connected to the right Bethesda account ID.

The next option players will see is the "Invite Player" prompt after picking the friends list found in the bottom right of the screen. Friends can join each other's lobby before starting a game, and are shown by their Bethesda account ID. This username of sorts also allows players to input another person's Bethesda ID from the "Add Crossplay Friends" tab in the multiplayer menu to invite crossplay friends to a lobby.

Despite the ease with which players can access the multiplayer of this game, it is worth noting that there have been several issues with this title as of this time of writing. With Redfall's built-in limitations to FPS on Xbox, it can be hard for friends across platforms to have the same performance quality while playing.

Learning how to play with your friends in Redfall's multiplayer may be simple, but figuring out how to best connect through some of the game's issues might be tricky.

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    Redfall
    Released:
    2023-05-02
    Developer:
    Arkane Austin
    Genre:
    Open-World, Action, FPS, Adventure
    Platform:
    PC, Xbox Series X
    Publisher:
    Bethesda Softworks
    ESRB:
    M
    Summary:
    Redfall is a first-person shooter/action co-op game from Arkane Austin, the developers behind Prey and Deathloop. Vampires roam the land, and in the town of Redfall, Massachusets, they've managed to find a way to block out the sun and keep the inhabitants trapped from the outside world. Alone or together with other survivors, players will battle against the creatures of the night and rid the town of vampires once and for all. The game allows players to pick from one of four unique survivors, each with extraordinary battle and support abilities, from magic to guns, to face off against the undead and the corrupted living.
    Legendary Edition Available:
    Bite Back Edition
    How Long To Beat:
    20 hours