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Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids

Co-op strategy shooter for 2 players, online or on one screen

  • PC 
  • PS5 
  • Xbox 

Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids multiplayer at a glance

How you play

Players2 online · 2 on one screen

How many can play?

Up to 2 on one screen, too.

CrossplayYes

Does Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids have crossplay?

Friends on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series can play together.

What it costs

Copies neededNo, one copy is enough

Does everyone have to buy Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids?

The second player joins free with the Friend's Pass.

Friend's PassYes

Is there a Friend's Pass?

The Friend's Pass is a free download on PC, PlayStation and Xbox: as long as one of you owns the full game, both can play the whole campaign in online co-op, on any platform, and the guest can also play the PvP maps available at launch.

Before you start

MicNo

Do you need a mic?

You can play without voice chat.

What is Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids like?

A mix of real-time strategy and third-person shooter where two heroes build bases, lead an army of robots and fight an evil alien corporation.

You build bases and command robots while you shoot in third person, and the campaign can be played together online or on the same screen. There are also PvP matches, 1v1 and 2v2, online or on split screen. The Friend's Pass lets a friend join your campaign and play all the PvP maps that existed at launch.

Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids

Will your group like it?

Yes

Pairs who like strategy but also want to shoot, since one copy covers two players and crossplay works between PC and consoles.

No

Groups of three or more, since the co-op is for two players.

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Info checked on November 1, 2026.