A Way Out co-op

On one console, the stores list 2 players on Xbox Series X|S; online play goes up to 2.

Co-op
Remote Play Together

Co-op or versus: from the Microsoft Store co-op fields and Steam categories.

Quick answer for your console

Yes: 2 players on one Xbox Series X|S

Grab a second controller.

The store's Shared/split screen label is on; it does not say which
Online: 2 players (co-op)
Regular price $29.99
In Game Pass
Microsoft Store (Xbox), checked Oct 18, 2026

P1 · Same console

Up to 2 players

Xbox Series X|S: 2 players (co-op)
PC (Steam): Local co-op listed (no player count on Steam)
Drop-in: no store description says so (we only read store text for this).

P2 · Online

Up to 2 players

Xbox Series X|S: 2 players (co-op)
PC (Steam): Online play listed
Steam Remote Play Together: friends can join a local session over the internet

How to split the roles: no role notes for this game yet. We write them from official pages and guides, game by game; these games have them.

Screenshots

A Way Out screenshot 1 of 6 from the Microsoft Store listing — Image: Electronic Arts via Microsoft Store. Official page, images checked Oct 18, 2026.

A Way Out screenshot 2 of 6 from the Microsoft Store listing — Image: Electronic Arts via Microsoft Store. Official page, images checked Oct 18, 2026.

Every store, field by field

Field	Xbox Series X\|S	PC (Steam)
Players on one console	2 players (co-op)	Local co-op listed (no player count on Steam)
Online	2 players (co-op)	Online play listed
Shared/split screen label	Yes	Yes
Crossplay	No	No
Remote Play Together	Not a store field	Yes
Steam Deck	Not a store field	Playable
ESRB rating	Mature 17+ (Nudity, Blood, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Intense Violence)	Mature 17+ (Intense Violence, Blood, Sexual Content, Nudity, Strong Language)
Regular price	$29.99	$29.99
Subscription	Game Pass	None found on check date
Release date	Mar 23, 2018	Jun 18, 2020
Source	Official page (Microsoft Store (Xbox))Checked Oct 18, 2026	Official page (Steam)Checked Oct 18, 2026

Xbox Series X|S

Players on one console: 2 players (co-op)
Online: 2 players (co-op)
Shared/split screen label: Yes
Crossplay: No
ESRB rating: Mature 17+ (Nudity, Blood, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Intense Violence)
Regular price: $29.99
Subscription: Game Pass
Release date: Mar 23, 2018

Show all fields (2 this store does not have)

Remote Play Together: not a store field
Steam Deck: not a store field

Official page (Microsoft Store (Xbox))Checked Oct 18, 2026

PC (Steam)

Players on one console: Local co-op listed (no player count on Steam)
Online: Online play listed
Shared/split screen label: Yes
Crossplay: No
Remote Play Together: Yes
Steam Deck: Playable
ESRB rating: Mature 17+ (Intense Violence, Blood, Sexual Content, Nudity, Strong Language)
Regular price: $29.99
Subscription: None found on check date
Release date: Jun 18, 2020

Official page (Steam)Checked Oct 18, 2026

"Not a store field" means that store has no such label at all; "Not listed" means the store has the field and left it empty. Genres: Adventure, Action.