You can now play the secret best immersive sim in coop thanks to this mod
Prey, Arkane’s acclaimed immersive sim and spiritual successor to System Shock, can now be played cooperatively thanks to a fan-made mod. The “Prey Coop” mod, created by modder null234, enables up to 16 players to explore the Talos 1 space station together, with the mod syncing global campaign progression across all players. This represents a significant expansion for a game traditionally designed as a single-player experience.
The development highlights a broader trend of retrofitting multiplayer into immersive sim games. System Shock 2 featured a notoriously problematic cooperative mode that was overhauled in Nightdive’s 2023 remaster, while Arkane’s more recent title Deathloop successfully integrated an invasion mechanic combining roguelike elements with emergent gameplay. The Prey Coop mod demonstrates how the modding community continues to expand the possibilities of classic games beyond their original scope.
Immersive sims like Dishonored and Deus Ex have historically remained single-player focused experiences, but this collaborative approach to Prey shows growing interest in cooperative takes on the genre. The mod represents an unofficial but significant enhancement for players seeking to experience Talos 1’s mysteries and challenges alongside friends.