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alexandros · Mar 3, 2015

Did a search, found nothing.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-03-03-resident-evil-revelations-2-pc-gets-local-co-op-after-all

Now, Capcom has released an open beta patch on Steam that lets two players play the Story and Raid modes locally via split-screen.

"We want to get this feature in the hands of our PC players as soon as possible, so this option may not be 100 per cent polished when it is released," Capcom said.

"Feedback from those who try it out is welcomed. For anyone who isn't satisfied with this option, refunds are available through Steam."

Here's how it works:

Campaign Mode: press the START button on Player 2 game pad upon entering active gameplay. Ending the game or exiting to the main menu will automatically return to full screen single player mode.
Raid Mode: pressing the START button on Player 2 game pad in the Vestibule (the staging area) will activate split-screen mode. Select character, configure your loadout, and select Raid missions as normal. Exiting the Vestibule and backing out to the main menu will automatically end split-screen mode.
Alternatively, simply disconnecting the 2P controller will force the game back into full screen single player mode.

MattyG · Mar 3, 2015

That was quicker than I expected.

Brazil · Mar 3, 2015

Good, Capcom.

Dryk · Mar 3, 2015

If they wanted to get it into the hands of players as soon as possible why did they claim they had no plan to do it all last week? You're not fooling anyone Capcom.

KainXVIII · Mar 3, 2015

I hope they focused more on pc optimization, but glad for coop players.

demosthenes · Mar 3, 2015

Thanks capcom! I'll buy it now!

YesManKablam · Mar 3, 2015

Now fix the framerate on PC, then we'll be happy.

HGH · Mar 3, 2015

It's cool that they did this but kinda sad there had to be an outcry for it to happen. I guess they still need more experience with PC audiences?

N30RYU · Mar 3, 2015

Capcom: someone fixed our game... Let's pretend we fixed it.

SerTapTap · Mar 3, 2015

Great that they responded to this at least

BibiMaghoo · Mar 3, 2015

Well done Cacpom.

Dryk · Mar 3, 2015

Sir TapTap said:
Great that they responded to this at least

It is good that they did. But saying that they weren't going to do it a week ago and then saying that they want to get it done as soon as possible today is just... ugh...

Azure Dream · Mar 3, 2015

Wow, I'm glad they did it, this fast. But, while I don't mean to put them in a "do no right" situation, if they got it at least partially implemented this fast, beyond the additional testing budget, then there's not a lot of excuses why it wasn't in the cards in the first place.

CrunchyFrog · Mar 3, 2015

Considering the garbo reviews it's gotten I'm guessing this is a desperation move to garner some good will and hopefully more sales.

bede-x · Mar 3, 2015

Well done, Capcom. Sure, it should have been like this in the first place, but it's still much appreciated that they change it. It's now back on my wishlist

sturgboski · Mar 3, 2015

Nice to see Capcom fixing this game. Maybe they will fix both PC and PS4 versions to not be horrid messes.

Nillansan · Mar 3, 2015

KainXVIII said:
I hope they focused more on pc optimization, but glad for coop players.

I believe that WBacon said that performance fixes were released along with the local co-op beta.

Derpcrawler · Mar 3, 2015

Wasn't so hard, was it?

Does nothing for me, I would take online co-op option over local co-op any day

Haunted · Mar 3, 2015

I imagine this quick reaction only happened because of the backlash.

Good on the community for voicing their opinion and getting through to the company.

-MD- · Mar 3, 2015

Now add online coop so I can have a friend suffer through the campaign with me.

Parhelion69 · Mar 3, 2015

Great! Then this makes PC the preferred version. Glad I waited.

Dead_Pixel · Mar 3, 2015

N30RYU said:
Capcom: someone fixed our game... Let's pretend we fixed it.

Basically. They even take time to stress that it might not be as polished as they'd like.

joshbob1985 · Mar 3, 2015

Is the single player story mode in this game fully co-op?

Bronetta · Mar 3, 2015

Derpcrawler · Mar 3, 2015

Bronetta said:

Is this Gif new NeoGaf Banderas for "surprised"?

Finaika · Mar 3, 2015

Capgod.

Xpliskin · Mar 3, 2015

-MD- said:
Now add online coop so I can have a friend suffer through the campaign with me.

Truer words have never been spoken.

GravityMan · Mar 3, 2015

Nice I guess, but too little too late. Still won't buy the game anytime soon.

hardcastlemccormick · Mar 3, 2015

For everyone that complained and used the local co-op mod: good for you. This is proof that companies do listen and need prodding.

Montresor · Mar 3, 2015

Dammit. Now this video is useless and out-of-date: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9JjHKYiB08

shiftplusone · Mar 3, 2015

Buying this now

Good on you, capcom

Can you do vertical split screen? Might end up going that route, because 2 monitors

Nzyme32 · Mar 3, 2015

No more mistakes Capcom!

Schlomo · Mar 3, 2015

Too late, already got it refunded. But performance on PC was abysmal anyway, it's much better on PS4.

Parsnip · Mar 3, 2015

I guess if you prod hard enough even Capcom will listen.

fader · Mar 3, 2015

demosthenes said:
Thanks capcom! I'll buy it now!

really? you'll buy now because of local co-op on pc?

joe2187 · Mar 3, 2015

CrunchyFrog said:
Considering the garbo reviews it's gotten I'm guessing this is a desperation move to garner some good will and hopefully more sales.

The reviews have actually been mostly very positive, what are you talking about?

Grief.exe · Mar 3, 2015

CrunchyFrog said:
Considering the garbo reviews it's gotten I'm guessing this is a desperation move to garner some good will and hopefully more sales.

Likely the cost incurred from refunds was higher than the cost of actually finishing up the co-op implementation.

southerncross · Mar 3, 2015

Good on them, the local co-op is the way to go in this game (at least for the first playthrough), switching between characters is just not the same. Must not have been hard to implement, too, since I've confirmed info that Sectus' co-op mod works perfectly in all four episodes despite him not having access to the later ones, lol.

Time to do some Raid Mode co-op runs, I guess!

fader said:
really? you'll buy now because of local co-op on pc?

Is it so hard to believe many PC owners care about essential features like this one? Every PC player I knew in the 90s loved local multiplayer in games like Worms and Heroes of Might and Magic, and we were all angry at being snubbed from so many local MP modes in the 00s.

jediyoshi · Mar 3, 2015

Dryk said:
If they wanted to get it into the hands of players as soon as possible why did they claim they had no plan to do it all last week? You're not fooling anyone Capcom.

..because if they didn't deliver, what exactly do you think the headline would be? What do they gain making that promise?

N30RYU said:
Capcom: someone fixed our game... Let's pretend we fixed it.

More like, we ship with coop 70% of the way through and don't complete it. Someone resurrects what they can and then Capcom finally finishes it. If coop released as that mod is now, then you're underestimating people.

AndyMoogle · Mar 3, 2015

fader said:
really? you'll buy now because of local co-op on pc?

How is local co-op any different on PC? It sucks that plenty of games have local co-op on the console versions but not on the pc version.

old manatee · Mar 3, 2015

Thanks, now fix the lasers in Call of Duty pls.

BasilZero · Mar 3, 2015

heh, didnt expect them to do this.

Now if only DMC3 was fixed....

Vamphuntr · Mar 3, 2015

For those that can't find it it's here

http://steamcommunity.com/app/287290/discussions/0/610574106414653247/?tscn=1425374559

From your Steam ‘LIBRARY’ list, right-click on Resident Evil Revelations 2 / Biohazard Revelations 2 and select 'Properties'
Select the ‘BETAS’ tab.
Type bhr2qasplitmaster00 (case-sensitive) in the 'Enter beta access code' field and then click CHECK CODE.
Now, select "qa_split_master" from the pull-down menu and click CLOSE.
Wait for the Steam client to finish downloading the patch.
Launch Resident Evil Revelations 2 / Biohazard Revelations 2.

Keep in mind there is no menu UI for it right now but they are working on it.

Hyperfludd · Mar 3, 2015

-MD- said:
Now add online coop so I can have a friend suffer through the campaign with me.

This game didn't have online campaign co-op? Jeez.

Vamphuntr · Mar 3, 2015

Hyperfludd said:
This game didn't have online campaign co-op? Jeez.

I think it's because it wouldn't work without a person next to you. Some mechanics involve seeing invisible enemies or weakspot with one character. In splitscreen you can see yourself on the other screen what you have to shoot at but online if the other guys doesn't have a mic you're done.

bede-x · Mar 3, 2015

fader said:
really? you'll buy now because of local co-op on pc?

Why is that so difficult to believe?

mugurumakensei · Mar 3, 2015

Vamphuntr said:
I think it's because it wouldn't work without a person next to you. Some mechanics involve seeing invisible enemies or weakspot with one character. In splitscreen you can see yourself on the other screen what you have to shoot at but online if the other guys doesn't have a mic you're done.

Pretty much. The mechanics of the game work for local co-op but not online. Raid mode doesnt suffer from the same problem since it is a simple run and gun affair.

ShadowSoldier89 · Mar 3, 2015

fader said:
really? you'll buy now because of local co-op on pc?

I have a gaming PC hooked up to both my 50" and my 55" TV, local co-op is quite relevant to me

Nillansan · Mar 3, 2015

fader said:
really? you'll buy now because of local co-op on pc?

Really? Are you that fucking uninformed?

thelastword · Mar 3, 2015

I'm happy for PC players, but how did this get more traction than the awful PS4 framerate?

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