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Soul Chained Local Co-op and Controller Setup

For local co-op, connect the required controllers before opening the local session, join each player from the lobby, and confirm every character responds separately before entering the tower. Steam lists full controller

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For local co-op, connect the required controllers before opening the local session, join each player from the lobby, and confirm every character responds separately before entering the tower. Steam lists full controller support, but exact mixed keyboard/controller combinations should be verified in the release build.

Last Updated Last Verified Game Version Official pre-release / Early Access information checked 2026-09-06
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Soul Chained Local Co-op and Controller Setup

Quick Answer

For local co-op, connect the required controllers before opening the local session, join each player from the lobby, and confirm every character responds separately before entering the tower. Steam lists full controller support, but exact mixed keyboard/controller combinations should be verified in the release build.

Last Verified: 2026-09-06

Game Version / Build: Official pre-release and public-build information available on 2026-09-06

Confirmed Answer

For local co-op, connect the required controllers before opening the local session, join each player from the lobby, and confirm every character responds separately before entering the tower. Steam lists full controller support, but exact mixed keyboard/controller combinations should be verified in the release build.

This guide separates confirmed systems from launch-day discoveries. It does not turn an unverified demo observation into a permanent ranking, exact location, boss weakness, ending route, or drop rate.

Confirmed Mechanics

EvidenceWhat is confirmed
1Local co-op is an advertised feature.
2The Steam page lists full controller support.
3Havoc mode supports up to four online players.
4Local co-op and single-player are supported.

Steps

  1. Connect and wake each controller before launching the local lobby.
  2. Open local co-op and join players one at a time.
  3. Test movement, dodge, attack, and pause on every controller.
  4. Resolve duplicate input or disconnected devices before starting the climb.

Requirements

  • Use the build identified above; launch balance may differ from the demo.
  • Reach or unlock the named system before troubleshooting it.
  • Keep the official store page or developer notes available when checking changed controls or requirements.

Common Problems

  • If two players control one character, reconnect devices and rebuild the lobby.
  • Remote Play Together is not listed as a confirmed substitute for native online Havoc.

FAQ

Is this system officially confirmed?

Yes. The system and boundaries on this page come from the official Steam description or developer update linked below. Any unconfirmed detail is stated as such.

Can demo advice be treated as final launch balance?

No. A demo establishes that a mechanic exists, but values, item pools, encounter order, saves, and balance may change. Recheck the launch build before publishing exact statistics.

What should I avoid claiming before release?

Do not publish permanent tier lists, exact boss weaknesses, every item location, endings, drop rates, or save-transfer promises unless the developer or release build verifies them.

Version Scope

Verified on 2026-09-06. Soul Chained is listed for 2026-09-07; this page covers confirmed public information and does not pretend the unreleased build has been fully solved.

Sources

Requirements

  • The current public demo or release build named in this guide
  • The official mechanic or interface described below
  • A save or run where the named system is available

Steps

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Connect and wake each controller before launching the local lobby.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Open local co-op and join players one at a time.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Test movement, dodge, attack, and pause on every controller.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Resolve duplicate input or disconnected devices before starting the climb.

Common Mistakes

  • If two players control one character, reconnect devices and rebuild the lobby.
  • Remote Play Together is not listed as a confirmed substitute for native online Havoc.

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01Soul Chained Beginner GuideBegin on Normal while learning stamina recovery and chain tension. In co-op, move as a pair before attacking so one player does not drag the other into danger; in solo, treat the chained ball as both an obstacle and a tool for tripping enemies or manipulating objects.02Soul Chained Co-op and Havoc ModeHavoc is the online mode for as many as four players bound by chain physics. Agree on a lead mover, count down jumps and narrow crossings, and stop attacking when the chain is pulling a teammate off line; coordination prevents more damage than rushing for one extra hit.

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