Fans of local co-op experiences have reason to celebrate—two innovative titles, LEGO Voyagers and Out of Words, were just announced at Summer Game Fest 2025. These highly anticipated games promise to bring fresh creativity and heartfelt storytelling to the couch co-op scene, though neither has a confirmed release date yet.
While online multiplayer has dominated the industry since the early 2010s, a renewed focus on shared-screen gameplay is emerging. This year’s SGF continued that trend, spotlighting games where local co-op isn’t just a bonus—it’s essential.
🎮 What Is LEGO Voyagers?
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Developer: Light Brick Studio
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Publisher: Annapurna Interactive
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Genre: Co-op adventure
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Platforms: PC (Steam / EGS), PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
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Release Date: TBA
From the creators of the critically acclaimed LEGO Builder’s Journey, LEGO Voyagers is a heartfelt two-player adventure centered on friendship and collaboration. Each player controls a LEGO brick as the pair explores beautifully rendered environments, solving environmental puzzles and progressing through a non-verbal narrative.
With Light Brick Studio’s signature atmospheric art style and support for local co-op with a single copy, LEGO Voyagers is shaping up to be a touching and tactile experience.
🧩 What Is Out of Words?
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Developers: Kong Orange, WiredFly
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Publisher: Epic Games Publishing
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Genre: Co-op adventure / side-scrolling platformer
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Platforms: PC (EGS), PS5, Xbox Series X|S
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Release Date: 2026
A spiritual successor to the Kickstarter project Vokabulantis, Out of Words blends handcrafted stop-motion animation with a unique story about two characters—Karla and Kurt—who have lost their mouths. The duo must navigate the surreal realm of Vokabulantis, a world built on the power of language and communication.
With a distinctive art style and emotionally charged co-op gameplay, Out of Words is poised to become a standout title in 2026 for fans of narrative-driven platformers.
💡 The Bigger Picture: Local Co-Op Is Making a Comeback
While local multiplayer saw a dip during the online boom of the last decade, recent titles like Split Fiction, Chained Together, Trine 5, and Rotwood show there’s a renewed appetite for shared-screen games. Both LEGO Voyagers and Out of Words embrace this by prioritizing couch co-op experiences, something gamers have been craving.
With no confirmed release dates yet, fans will have to wait a bit longer to dive into these cooperative adventures. But if their trailers and creative teams are anything to go by, both LEGO Voyagers and Out of Words are worth the anticipation.
2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year for local co-op lovers.