No Rest for the Wicked Couch Co-op: Online, Not Confirmed Local

Online co-op is not couch co-op

The current multiplayer information describes online play through shared realms. That allows players on separate systems to join a cooperative game, but it does not establish multiple local players on one device. Store labels for online co-op and local co-op are separate and should not be treated as interchangeable.

Match the feature to your setup

Your plan	Feature you need	What the cited information establishes
Two players on one TV and one device	Local / shared-screen / split-screen co-op	Not verified here
Friends playing on separate PCs	Online co-op	The announced shared-realm mode
A PC player joining a PS5 player	Crossplay on those versions	Announced for 1.0; not proof of local play

Controller support alone also does not establish a second local player. If your purchase depends on one-screen play, look for an explicit local multiplayer feature and player count in the store listing.

How shared realms affect a group

Characters and realm progress are important parts of the co-op structure described by the co-op material. Actions in a shared world can affect other players, so a group should agree on story advancement and major choices. Choose a shared objective before exploring: the map guide explains how to compare landmarks when a destination is unclear. For combat preparation, each player can use the beginner build approach without assuming a fixed multiplayer role is required.

What would confirm local play

An official feature announcement or a platform store listing local co-op or shared/split screen would be needed. Until local play is explicitly confirmed, plan around separate devices and online access, not one-screen multiplayer. Check the PS5 feature overview for the announced console plans; do not assume the PC feature list answers every console setup question.