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Bellwright

  • 4players
  • Evenings at a time
  • PC
  • PS5
  • Xbox
Early access

Survival · Open World · City Builder

A medieval rebellion game: survive in the wilds, win over villages, grow settlements and lead your own soldiers into battle.

Who can play

  • No split-screen on any platform.
  • Online for up to 4 players on PC, PS5 and Xbox.
  • No crossplay between platform families. Crossplay between platforms is announced but not out yet. The Xbox store lists co-op between Xbox and the Windows version sold there, not Steam.
  • Each player online needs their own copy.
A copy each

How it plays

  • Up to four players share one world and its story, each with a character of their own, and can split the work of gathering, building, managing villagers and leading squads in fights.

  • The world runs only while its host plays.

  • PlayStation and Xbox versions came out in June 2026, but players can only join others on the same platform for now.

  • The PC version is still in early access.

  • Each player needs a copy.

  • Survival
  • Strategy
  • Build & create

Is it good

80%

Very positive on Steam

of 20,000 reviewsRead on Steam (opens the store in a new tab)

Steam Deck Unsupported

Every way to play together

No crossplay between platform families. No split-screen. Online for up to 4 on every platform. 80% positive of 20,000 Steam reviews.

    • PC
    • PS5
    • Xbox
    PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|SEditor (how we check facts)
    Same screen
    No
    Same room, own screens
    No
    Online
    4players, full story together

    Up to four players in the host's world; the host has to be playing for the others to join. Dedicated servers are announced but not out yet.

Quick facts

Developer
Donkey Crew
Platforms
PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Released
  • Apr 23, 2024 on PC
  • Jun 9, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
Early access
Still in early access on Steam
Controllers
Partial controller support on PC
Languages
Text in 17 languages, voices in English

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Answers

Updated

Does Bellwright have couch co-op?
No. Bellwright has no same-screen multiplayer; play it together online instead.
How many players can play Bellwright together?
Online co-op for up to 4 on PC, PS5 and Xbox.
Is Bellwright crossplay?
No: everyone online needs the same platform family. Crossplay between platforms is announced but not out yet. The Xbox store lists co-op between Xbox and the Windows version sold there, not Steam.
Do you need two copies of Bellwright?
Yes. Each player online needs their own copy.
Can you play the Bellwright story together?
Yes: the main campaign is playable together online.
What platforms is Bellwright on?
PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
One of 290 co-op games on PS5
Does Bellwright work on Steam Deck?
No: Steam rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.
Is Bellwright free?
No, it's a paid game.

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