Diablo 4is a game screaming out for co-op. You can enjoy the whole thing solo if you like, but you can’t beat playing it with friends. Thankfully, Diablo has a couch co-op mode if you play on a console.

As soon as you make your first character and jump into the world of Sanctuary, you’re able to invite a friend along to join you in your mission. All you need is a console, two controllers, and two PSN or Xbox accounts. The PC version of Diablo IV does not allow split-screen co-op in the same way.

The start of diablo 4, showing the menu in the right where you can have a friend join in split screen

Updated July 02, 2025, by Sean Murray:Looking for how to play Diablo 4 couch co-op? This guide has you covered every step of the way, now with improved formatting and more breakout tips.

How To Set Up Couch Co-Op

For the sake of this guide,we are using a PS5.

Make a new character or load up your most recent one. Grab a second controller andconnect it to your console.It will prompt you to log in with yourPSN accountor to use a guest account.

Youcannot use a guest accountto play co-op, you must have a valid PSN account.

two characters stand over dead wargs in Diablo 4, showing off the couch co-op mode

Choose to sign in with your PSN account andhave your friend log in with their details. There will now be a prompt at the bottom right of the screen that says P2 is connected, press to join.

If you have trouble making a new PSN Account, do it from the console instead of the Sony PSN website.

Diablo 4 couch co-op shows two characters fighting a mob of enemies

On the second controller, press theOptions button– the one with the three lines to the right of the touchpad – to bring up another menu.

After pressing Options to join, there will be a popup in the bottom right tolink your friend’s account to Blizzard’s BattleNetservice. Follow the instructions and link your account, or create a brand-new BattleNet account.

The login page for Blizzard BattleNet, showing options to link your account

If you’re using a PS5, you can click thePS Logo in the BattleNet loginto link your account as you create it.

With all of that out of the way, press the Options button on the second controller andchoose any existing character they have, orcreate a brand new oneto join your adventure. Once you’ve created your character and finalized everything, you will appear next to your friend and you can start your adventure.

Onlyone person needs to own the gameto play Diablo 4 in split-screen on a console. If you both have a copy, you can play online together through matchmaking.

What Platforms Is Couch Co-Op Available On

Currently, couch and split-screen co-op areonly available on console. Diablo 4 is available onPS5 and Xbox,which means these are the only platforms you can play split-screen together.

you may use a controller to play on a PC, but thePC version currently does not allow for split-screenco-op.

It should go without saying, butyou will need two controllersto play the game together.

How To Set Up A Blizzard Account

You can set up aBlizard BattleNet accountat any time. You can do this before you start playing if you want to streamline the process more.

First,head to BattleNetby going toBlizzard. Hover over theAccount taband press the option you need. This will bring you to a login page.

With your PSN or Xbox account information in hand, click on the littlePlayStation or Xbox logoabove and follow the on-screen instructions. This page will ask you to log in to your PSN or Xbox account you want to use in Diablo. Follow the prompts and you will eventuallyhave your accounts linked.

Doing this process will create aBlizzard accountfor you andlink it to the consoleyou wish to play co-op on.

When you fire up Diablo,connect the second controllerandlog in with the PSN or Xbox accountyou just linked to your Blizzard account. Now you can play through the entirety of Diablo 4 with your friend in the same room.