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Shank 2 co-op

Couch co-op for 2 players · online co-op up to 2

2012 · Klei Entertainment · 76/100

Split-screen

No

shared screen instead

Local

2 players

Online

co-op up to 2

Cross-play

Not confirmed

Co-op at a glance

Split-screen
No — shared screen
Local co-op
2 players
Online co-op
2 players
Full campaign in co-op
Not documented
Cross-play
Not documented
Developer
Klei Entertainment

Co-op details come from the IGDB games database. Missing entries mean “not documented”, not necessarily “not available”. Data checked:

What it is

The fan-favorite 2D brawler is back as ex-mob hit man Shank returns to action in Shank 2. With those closest to him under attack, Shank is once again forced on the offensive. Now he must put his trusty arsenal of handguns, shotguns, automatic weapons, chainsaws, machetes, grenades, plus all-new weaponry and moves to use in order to protect those close to him. The original game set a new standard for its visual style and Shank 2 raises the bar. Shank 2 expands on the original game’s amazing combat system to redefine the 2D side-scrolling brawler.

Frequently asked

Does Shank 2 have split screen?

No split screen is documented. 2 players can still play locally — on one shared picture.

How many players can play Shank 2 locally and online?

Locally: 2 players. Online: co-op up to 2.

Does Shank 2 support cross-play?

No cross-play is confirmed for Shank 2. Our cross-play data comes from a hand-maintained list, because the games database has no field for it.

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