Notes
1. You and your friends must have each other friended on the EA social app.
2. You must be Steam Friends.

Context
#1 Explained: The EA app is mandatory for the EA friend service to be activated. If you have Steam Friends alone, friends cannot join each other.

#2 Explained: Steam Friends is necessary for communicating between each other. Shift + Tab is the quickest shortcut to chat with your partner.

Proceed to the Youtube video.

If you're looking for the older 2022 tutorial, follow this link: How to Play Co-Op Mode in DS3 (2022).

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From Youtube, this is the video companion to serve as a visual reference.

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The HOST is the person who creates the room.
The FRIEND JOINER is the person joining their hosting friend.


HOSTS: Start at timestamp 0:44.
FRIEND JOINERS: Start at timestamp 2:03.

1) Navigate to Main Menu < Co-op Campaign < Create Public Game.
2) Select the corresponding difficulty and stages.
3) Wait for your friend to join. Kick out unwanted players.
4) When your friend joins, start the game.

1) Navigate to Main Menu < Co-op Campaign < Browse Friends' Games.
2) Wait for your hosting friend's name to appear in the server list.
3) When you see the public lobby with your hosting friend's name, select their lobby to join it.
4) Wait for your hosting friend to start the game.