Local Co-OP on PC just *might* be possible.

[botman]

So, do you remember how Randy said that with Borderlands 2 we would be treating it as more of a "hobby" of sorts and keep adding things to the game? I know that a lot of people want splitscreen or some other method to play Co-Op locally on a PC. I want that too. Unfortunately, we didn't have enough time and resources to work out some technical issues that we had with fully supporting splitscreen on the PC, but I've been working on something in my spare time that might make it possible to play Co-Op locally on the PC.

If I can get things to work, this would be a completely unofficial and unsupported "hack" to enable local Co-Op on the PC. I don't have things fully working yet, and I'm still trying to overcome some problems with some things that are beyond our control, but I am still working on a possible solution.

Even if I can come up with something, it probably won't be "pretty" (sort of an evil hack), but I think things will be functional for most people.

I'm not promising anything at this point. Notice that I said *might* in the subject of this thread, but there is hope.

I will provide more information later if I am able to successfully get local Co-Op fully working on the PC.

Stay tuned.

[testier]

Thanks Botman, although I would not be benefiting through it.

[baakfahnyuu]

noble you are, botman!
will stay tuned and g'luck with it!

[deathwings51]

Originally Posted by botman

So, do you remember how Randy said that with Borderlands 2 we would be treating it as more of a "hobby" of sorts and keep adding things to the game? I know that a lot of people want splitscreen or some other method to play Co-Op locally on a PC. I want that too. Unfortunately, we didn't have enough time and resources to work out some technical issues that we had with fully supporting splitscreen on the PC, but I've been working on something in my spare time that might make it possible to play Co-Op locally on the PC.

If I can get things to work, this would be a completely unofficial and unsupported "hack" to enable local Co-Op on the PC. I don't have things fully working yet, and I'm still trying to overcome some problems with some things that are beyond our control, but I am still working on a possible solution.

Even if I can come up with something, it probably won't be "pretty" (sort of an evil hack), but I think things will be functional for most people.

I'm not promising anything at this point. Notice that I said *might* in the subject of this thread, but there is hope.

I will provide more information later if I am able to successfully get local Co-Op fully working on the PC.

Stay tuned.

And THAT is how GBX replies True class.

[Mikhailian]

You sir, are a gentleman and a scholar. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed.

[Handsome Jack]

Not a PC gamer myself but this is awesome. Even just letting people know you're trying a few things (which may ultimately fail in the end) to get co-op on the PC working is nice.
*Insert clapping gif of choice*

[AffordableTediore]

Yes this is very good news for pc gamers. Thanks man! We really appreciate the hard work!

[Wolfkin]

That almost makes me want to put up with the bullsh** that is international flight today just so I can get to Dallas and buy you a beer or two.

Will be following this eagerly.

[Kantham]

Awesome, and I hope you guys have a similarly accessible formula for unlocking the unofficial editor for us modders.

My life depends on it.

[Mattoopie]

Great job botman! I wont be using but you guys are doing an absolutely awesome job!