What is Friend's Pass?
Friend's Pass lets you play It Takes Two with a friend even if they don’t own the full game! First, have them search for It Takes Two and download the Friend’s Pass from the platform specific digital store (PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Steam Store, or Origin Store). Then, invite them to play with you from the main menu. If none of you own the full game, you can still try out the First Chapter of It Takes Two in both local and online co-op with the Friend’s Pass.
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Is Friend’s Pass similar to the Free Time Trial offered with A Way Out?
Yes. There are some alterations to the implementation, but in spirit, Friend’s Pass allows you to play with a friend for free.
Can you only invite someone to play It Takes Two on the same platform or is there cross-platform play?
Friend’s Pass offers cross-gen but not cross-platform play. For example, Player 1 can be playing on PlayStation 5 and invite Player 2 on Playstation 4. But Player 1 playing on Playstation 5 cannot invite Player 2 on Xbox Series X or PC. The save system also works cross-gen.
Is Friend’s Pass available on all platforms?
Yes. Friend's Pass is available on all platforms.
Do both players need first-party accounts to use Friend’s Pass?
Yes, both players will need first-party accounts.
Can you play couch co-op offline?
Yes, no internet connection is required to play couch co-op.
For online play, do both players have to be online at the same time to play?
Yes.
If Player 2 (who does not own the game) decides to purchase the game for themselves, is the progression carried over onto their own Player 2 purchased version?
Yes, save progress will be carried over. In addition, if they've joined a game session and the game was saved, it will automatically unlock all chapters up until that point for the joining player. So if Player 2 purchases It Takes Two for themselves and then host a game, they would either be able to continue from their last session's save, or select any of the chapters before that save to play.
What benefits does someone who owns the game (Player 1) have over someone who is playing the game through Friend’s Pass (Player 2)?
Only someone who owns It Takes Two can host their own games. Player 2 won’t be able to play the game through their own incentive, as they don’t own it. They are dependent on playing with Player 1, or being invited by anyone else who already owns the game.
If a player who owns the game – Player 1 – invites a new friend to play with them – Player 2 – are both players forced to start from the beginning or can they both carry on from any previously attained save point?
The point where play starts is determined by Player 1's progression. Player 1 would be able to choose whether to start a new game, continue from their previous session's save, or choose from any other chapter Player 1 has unlocked.
Is the Friend's Pass a one time use code for one friend only or can the host invite new friends?
Hosts can only invite one friend at a time, but they can invite another friend once the previous friend has stopped playing.
Do I need a PS Plus/Xbox Live Gold subscription to play online co-op with a friend on PS4/PS5/Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S?
Yes, both players will need a PS Plus/Xbox Live Gold subscription to play together online.
The Elder Scrolls Online can be enjoyed solo, but it is also filled with your fellow adventurers. You can find information on how to interact with other players below.
Communicating with Other Players
Chat Communication on PC/Mac
To open the chat window, press “ Enter.' From there, you can use various chat commands to communicate with other players. Here are some common chat commands:
- /say
sends a message to players in close proximity - /party
sends a message to players in your party - /zone
sends a message to all players in your current zone - /tell with '@UserID' or their character's name
sends a private chat message to the indicated player. - /guild 1 or /g1
sends a message to the first guild you've joined. If you join multiple guilds, you can use the numbers 2-5 to speak to your other guilds (ex. /guild 2 or /g2).
You can also perform a variety of emotes—fun animations that add flavor to your interactions with others. Try a /dance!
There are several chat options you can access by clicking the gear icon in the upper-right of the chat window including locking the window, creating a new tab, and selecting which chat channels you see. You can find additional options within the Social Settings menu.
Chat Communication on Console
Text chat on console is off by default, but can be enabled a few different ways. If you already have a keyboard connected, you can simply press ' Enter' to open the text chat HUD. Alternatively, you can press the Menu and Map buttons on your controller simultaneously. You can also go to the Social settings menu to turn the HUD chat display on (and you'll find options to change the text size and profanity filter here, too!).
Voice Chat Communication on Console
Voice chat can be accessed by accessing Main Menu, then Social , and finally Voice Chat. There are three types of channels:
- Area: Open to everyone within a certain distance of you. You are automatically added to this channel upon your first login.
- Group: Only open to members of your group.
- Guild: Only open to members of your guild. Guilds have six sub channels - one for officers, and five for other members of the guild.
Quick Chat & Emotes
Quick chat and emotes are a way to quickly message other players around you. You can open the Quick Chat and Emote Menu by navigating to Main Menu, then Social, and Emotes. From here, you can select the quick chat or emote you wish to use.
While playing the game, press and hold right on the D-pad to open the emote quickslot for emotes and quick chat.
Forming a Party
Many of Tamriel's dangers require a group to overcome. Below are the steps to invite another player to your party:
PC/Mac
- Open the chat window by pressing “Enter'
- Type /invite and the player name
- Press “Enter'
The player will then be prompted to join your party.
You can also invite a character that is nearby by approaching them and pressing “ F' to bring up the interaction radial menu. Incoming party requests appear as a small, glowing chat bubble icon in your chat window.
Xbox One
- Approach the player
- Hold down the 'Menu' button
- Use the left stick to choose “Invite'
The player will then be prompted to join your party.
PlayStation®4
- Approach the player
- Hold down the 'Options' button
- Use LS to choose “Invite'
The player will then be prompted to join your party.
Interacting with Others (interaction wheel)
Using the interaction wheel, you can perform several interactions with your fellow players, including:
- Challenge them to a duel
- Initiate a trade
- Invite them to a group
- Report them
- Send them a whisper
- Add them as a friend
To open the interaction wheel on PC/Mac, press and hold “ F' while targeting the player and make your selection.
To open the interaction wheel on consoles, press and hold the ' Menu' button if on Xbox One or the 'Options' button if on PlayStation®4 while targeting the player and make your selection.
Group & Activity Finder System
The Group & Activity Finder tool can assist you in finding other players to join with.
To access the tool on PC/Mac:
- Press “P' to open the group menu.
- Select your role.
- Select your activity type.
- Select 'Join Queue'.
To access this tool on console, navigate to Main Menu, then Social, and finally Group.
Once you're grouped, you can use a Wayshrine or the “Travel to Player' function options to join up (unless your group mates are in an AvA area).
When selecting an activity type, you can choose between creating a simple Group, joining a Dungeon Finder group (allowing you to queue for specific dungeons), joining an Alliance War group, or joining a Battleground group. Note that you must be in an an AvA area to queue for an Alliance War group.
The tool also allows you to set your desired group role: Tank, Damage, or Healer. If queing for a Dungeon, you also have the option to select Normal or Veteran mode.
Travel to Player
You can travel to anyone that's in your group, guild, or contacts list, regardless of the zone they're in! To do this, select their name in the Contacts, Group, or Guild Menu, then select Travel to Player. This will place you at the nearest Wayshrine to that player.
Note that you cannot enter or leave Cyrodiil (Alliance War) by using the Travel to Player function.
Adding Friends
Your friends list helps you keep track of players you like to socialize with in-game. To add a friend:
PC/Mac
- Open the Contacts Menu
- Press “E' to open the “Add Friend' dialog
- Enter your friend's character name or UserID
- (Optional) enter a message to send your friend
- Hit “Request'
You can also send friend requests by right-clicking a character's name in chat, or by aiming at them and pressing “ F' to activate the interaction menu (if they're close by).
Xbox One
On Xbox One, your friends list helps you keep track of players that you like to socialize with in-game. To add a friend, use your Xbox One system or send friend requests by holding down 'Menu' button while targeting a player and choosing 'Add As Friend' with the left stick.
PlayStation®4
On PlayStation®4, your friends list helps you keep track of players that you like to socialize with in-game. To add a friend, you can use your PS4 system or send friend requests by holding down 'Options' button while targeting a player and choosing 'Add As Friend' with the left stick.
Forming a Guild
Guilds allow large groups of players to organize, coordinate, and socialize. They each have their own private chat channel and several other benefits which include:
- Guild Banks, available after your Guild reaches 10 players, and accessible through Bankers in large cities
- Guild Stores, available after your Guild reaches 50 players, and allows guild members to buy items from other guild members in addition to posting items for sale
- Guild Traders, public outlets for Guild stores that can be bid on and purchased each week
To form a Guild:
PC/Mac
- Open the Guilds Menu
- Press “E' to create your guild
- Enter your desired guild name
- Select your Guild's alliance for the Alliance War
- Choose “Create Guild'
You can invite other players to join your guild by selecting the “Roster' section of the Guild menu and pressing “ E' to add a member by their character name or UserID.
Xbox One
- Open the Social Menu
- Go to Guilds
- Select Create New Guild
- Select your Guild's alliance for the Alliance War
- Enter your desired Guild name
- Select Finish
You can invite other players to join your guild by selecting the Roster section of the Guild Menu and pressing ' X' to add a member by their gamertag.
PlayStation®4
- Open the Social Menu
- Go to Guilds
- Select Create New Guild
- Select your Guild's alliance for the Alliance War
- Enter your desired Guild name
- Select Finish
You can invite other players to join your Guild by selecting the Roster section of the Guild Menu and pressing the ' Square' button to add a member by their online ID.
Xbox App On Mac
Joining a Guild
If you're invited to join a Guild, you'll receive a notification that allows you to accept or decline the invitation. Easy!
Join Xbox Party On Mac
If you're having trouble finding a Guild to join, ask your fellow players in the area chat or check out the Guild Recruitment section on the official forums.
Can You Join Xbox Party On Mac
Don't forget that if you ever have additional gameplay questions, you should navigate to the in-game Help menu for more information on the game's features and mechanics. In addition, you can visit the Players Helping Players section in the official ESO forums to talk to the ESO community or check out any of the player-made guides right here.