At Summer Game Fest 2025, two exciting new titles for local and online co-op play were announced: LEGO Voyagers and Out of Words. Both games feature mute protagonists, highlighting unique gameplay experiences.
Although fans of local co-op games have much to look forward to, the trailers released at SGF 2025 did not provide any specific release dates for these titles, indicating some waiting may be required. The gaming landscape has seen a shift since the early 2010s, with the rise of online gaming coinciding with a decrease in local multiplayer titles.
Nonetheless, a number of recent games have strived to blend couch co-op with online play, including Split Fiction, Rotwood, Chained Together, and Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy. The trend continued at SGF 2025, putting a spotlight on the importance of couch co-op in modern gaming.
LEGO Voyagers, developed by Light Brick Studio and published by Annapurna Interactive, is a co-op adventure that emphasizes friendship and collaboration. Each player takes control of a LEGO brick, working together to navigate diverse challenges and environments.
The game promises a non-verbal narrative and an atmospheric soundtrack, allowing two players to enjoy the experience with just one copy. Out of Words, created by Kong Orange and animation studio WiredFly, revolves around two characters, Karla and Kurt, who have lost their mouths and are on a quest to find a solution.
With its distinctive stop-motion animation, the game’s narrative stakes are tied to the fictional realm of Vokabulantis. Originally known by this name during a successful 2021 Kickstarter campaign, Out of Words is expected to be released in 2026.
In addition to these two titles, SGF 2025 also revealed Scott Pilgrim EX, another local co-op game set for a 2026 launch. With each announcement, fans can anticipate enriching local co-op experiences on the horizon.