The developer hasn't clarified whether regular updates, including bug fixes and balance changes, will continue for the co-op mode.
You can also retire perfect gear pieces by spending a bit of currency, using this as an achievement of sorts (and attracting fireflies).
It will become available "in a couple of weeks" instead, which could pose problems for those who don't want to scour Discord.
The four-player activity is "high-end content" and sees players tackling the leader of the demonic Yōtei Six for big rewards.
"We started doing weekly cuts and celebrated them," said co-director Jason Connell at GDC 2026 after noting how challenging it can be.
It doesn't reinvent the wheel or significantly diverge from its predecessor, but Sucker Punch's co-op mode is still a fun, addictive time.
On the bright side, Caltrops, ammo and Spirit drop rates have been adjusted. Challenge Cards are also now displayed on leaderboards.
A massive Story mode with 12 missions, new class twists, Curses and Blessings on each Survival map, and the Legends Lobby await.
Team up with up to three other players and take on giant, monstrous versions of the Yōtei Six with multiple different classes.
Fans can look forward to two-player story missions and survival missions for up to four players, similar to Ghost of Tsushima Legends.
The co-operative mode will be free for base game owners and features new survival missions and enemies in a supernatural setting.
