Yes, You Can Play A Way Out With 2 Players on the Same PS4/Xbox
As a passionate gamer and content creator focusing on co-op experiences, one of my all-time favorite couch co-op games is A Way Out by Hazelight Studios. And yes, A Way Out can fully be played with 2 player local split-screen co-op on a single PS4 or Xbox One console!
The Co-Op Only Design of A Way Out
A Way Out launched in 2018 exclusively as a story-driven co-op game for 2 players. Unlike most co-op titles, there is no single player option – it requires playing together with a friend at all times, whether online or local. Over 1 million copies sold in the first 2 weeks, showcasing a strong appetite for dedicated co-op.
The narrative adventure follows two prisoners, Leo and Vincent, making a daring escape from prison together. Their unique abilities complement each other as the story unfolds. My friend and I had an absolute blast playing it together on the couch!
Playing Locally in Split-Screen vs Online
While A Way Out supports online play to allow friends to team up across different devices, the game is ideally played locally in split-screen on the same TV:
| Local Co-op | Online Co-op |
|---|---|
| Sit together on the same couch for immersive experience | Play together from separate locations |
| React and interact in real-time more naturally | Requires stable internet connectivity |
| More seamless shared progress | Need to own individual copies of the game |
| Setup 2 controllers to same console | Somewhat less personal experience |
As you can see, local couch play in split-screen allows for the most seamless and immersive co-op session.
Setting Up Local Split-Screen on PS4
To play A Way Out on the same PS4 console, just follow these simple steps:
- Sit together in front of the TV with 2 Dualshock 4 controllers ready
- Launch A Way Out on your PS4
- Sign-in to separate local user accounts for each controller
- Start a new game
- The screen will automatically split for both players!
And you‘re ready to escape prison together! It‘s that easy to configure. Make sure to join voice chat too.
Experiencing Epic Local Co-op Moments
As both a hardcore gamer and content creator, I live for those memorable epic gaming moments – and local co-op games like A Way Out provide that in spades!
My best friend and I constantly roar with laughter at the hilarious dialog scenes together. We grip our controllers tightly during the tense action sequences, verbally strategizing our next coordinated move. Nothing beats high-fiving each other after finally escaping in the thrilling climax!
The shared journey of Lee and Vincent develops such an emotional connection and bond between players – all thanks to the power of local split-screen co-op. Online play just can‘t provide that same visceral experience.
So in summary – for any gamers curious about playing A Way Out on the same system, I can fully recommend getting setup with 2 controllers on a single PS4 or Xbox. Playing in split-screen couch co-op leads to an incredibly fun and unforgettable adventure!
Let me know in the comments if you have any other questions about enjoying this awesome co-op title!
