In Last Epoch, players delve into the enchanting realm of Eterra, confronting adversaries across different eras. While the game offers a rewarding solo experience, the true essence of the dungeon-crawling adventure unfolds when shared with a group of companions.
Classic ARPG titles like Diablo and Path of Exile flourish due to their multiplayer features, prompting many players to inquire about the capacity for cooperative play in Last Epoch.
The maximum party size in Last Epoch is four, enabling you to embark on your journey accompanied by three fellow adventurers. Upon inviting others to your party, they seamlessly join your ongoing instance, allowing for collaborative exploration and combat.
Creating a party in Last Epoch is straightforward: simply press H to access the Social Panel, from which you can extend invitations to online players or individuals from your friends list. Similar to other ARPGs, increasing the party size augments enemy resilience and damage output, resulting in more challenging encounters to accommodate the additional players. However, all participants earn equal experience for vanquishing nearby foes, making group play an efficient means of leveling up.
Online multiplayer was initially introduced in beta format in March 2023 and has undergone enhancements leading up to the significant 1.0 update in February 2024. It’s crucial to ensure that all desired party members are engaged in the same mode; for instance, if you’re playing Last Epoch’s hardcore mode, you can only form a party with fellow hardcore players.
The party system constitutes one of the interactive multiplayer modes in Last Epoch, alongside trading in the Bazaar, engaging in PvP battles, or congregating in public areas.
For comprehensive insights into multiplayer functionality, Eleventh Hour Games has provided extensive information in a blog post on Last Epoch’s official website, covering party limitations and additional details.
