It Takes Two
by Hazelight Studios
About
Embark on the craziest journey of your life in It Takes Two, a genre-bending platform adventure created purely for co-op. Invite a friend to join for free with Friend’s Pass and work together across a huge variety of gleefully disruptive gameplay challenges. Play as the clashing couple Cody and May, two humans turned into dolls by a magic spell. Together, trapped in a fantastical world where the unpredictable hides around every corner, they are reluctantly challenged with saving their fractured relationship. Master unique and connected character abilities in every new level. Help each other across an abundance of unexpected obstacles and laugh-out-loud moments. Kick gangster squirrels’ furry tails, pilot a pair of underpants, DJ a buzzing night club, and bobsleigh through a magical snow globe. Embrace a heartfelt and hilarious story where narrative and gameplay weave into a uniquely metaphorical experience. It Takes Two is developed by the award-winning studio Hazelight, the industry leader of cooperative play. They’re about to take you on a wild and wondrous ride where only one thing is for certain: we’re better together.KEY FEATURES Pure co-op perfection — Invite a friend to join for free with Remote Play Together**, and experience a thrilling adventure built purely for two. Choose from couch or online co-op with split-screen play, and face ever-changing challenges where working together is the only way forward. Gleefully disruptive gameplay — From rampaging vacuum cleaners to suave love gurus, you never know what you’ll be up against next. Filled with genre-bending challenges and new character abilities to master in every level, experience a metaphorical merging of gameplay and narrative that pushes the boundaries of interactive storytelling. A universal tale of relationships — Discover a touching and heartfelt story of the challenges in getting along. Help Cody and May learn how to overcome their differences. Meet a diverse cast of strange and endearing characters. Join forces and go on an adventure you’ll treasure — together! ABOUT HAZELIGHTHazelight is an award-winning independent game development studio based in Stockholm, Sweden. Founded in 2014 by Josef Fares (film director and creator of the award-winning game Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons), Hazelight is committed to pushing the creative boundaries of what is possible in games. In 2018, Hazelight released the BAFTA award-winning A Way Out — the first-ever co-op only, third-person action-adventure — as part of the EA Originals program.ABOUT EA ORIGINALSEA Originals helps shine a light on some of the most passionate, independent, and talented game studios across the globe. Discover innovative and unforgettable gaming experiences from highly creative game makers who love to enchant and inspire.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Can I play It Takes Two on PS5?
A.Yes — It Takes Two is available and playable on PS5. You can buy/download the PS5 edition or use Friend’s Pass to join a friend for free; online co-op requires PlayStation Plus.
Q.Is there an It Takes Two movie adaptation planned?
A.Yes — a feature-film adaptation of It Takes Two was announced and was set up at Amazon with producers attached, but as of early 2025 Hazelight’s Josef Fares says the project hasn’t shown visible progress and he’s skeptical it will happen soon.
Q.What kind of game is It Takes Two?
A.It Takes Two is a story-driven, genre-bending cooperative action-adventure/platform game built specifically for two players, playable locally or online and winner of The Game Awards 2021 Game of the Year.
Q.Is 'It Takes Two 1995' related to the game?
A.No — “It Takes Two (1995)” refers to a 1995 family/romantic-comedy film and is not related to Hazelight’s 2021 co-op video game beyond sharing the same title.
Q.Is It Takes Two available on Nintendo Switch?
A.Yes — It Takes Two is available on Nintendo Switch; the Switch version launched on November 4, 2022 and supports both local and online co-op with Friend’s Pass to invite a friend for free.
Q.Who are the main voice actors in It Takes Two?
A.The principal voices are Joseph Balderrama (Cody and Dr. Hakim), Annabelle Dowler (May), and Clare Corbett (Rose).
Q.Can I play It Takes Two on Xbox?
A.Yes — It Takes Two is available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, with Smart Delivery and an Xbox Friend’s Pass that lets a friend join for free; it’s also cloud-playable via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Q.Is there a specific 'It Takes Two' song associated with the game?
A.Yes — the game has an original title track called “It Takes Two Theme” on its official soundtrack, which was composed by Gustaf Grefberg and Kristofer Eng and released with the game's OST.
Q.Does It Takes Two have a New Game Plus mode?
A.No — It Takes Two does not include a formal New Game Plus (NG+) mode. You can, however, replay individual chapters via the in-game chapter selection to hunt missed collectibles, redo mini‑games, or experience levels again with a friend.
Q.Is It Takes Two available for the Nintendo Switch?
A.Yes — It Takes Two is available on Nintendo Switch. The Switch version launched on November 4, 2022 and is sold digitally on the Nintendo eShop and at retail, with Friend’s Pass support for online co-op.
Q.How many chapters are there in It Takes Two?
A.It Takes Two is commonly described as having seven main chapters (The Shed; The Tree; Rose’s Room; Cuckoo Clock; Snow Globe; The Garden; The Attic), though some guides split large areas into more sections and report nine entries.
Q.Are there lyrics related to the It Takes Two game?
A.Yes. The It Takes Two soundtrack includes lyrics on two tracks, sung by Sania Radjabi, with most of the music remaining instrumental.
Q.Does It Takes Two support cross-platform play?
A.No—It Takes Two does not support cross-platform play. Cross-gen play within the same platform family is available via Friend's Pass.
Q.Will there be a sequel to It Takes Two?
A.There is no announced It Takes Two sequel as of December 5, 2025. Hazelight has instead released Split Fiction as its next co-op title, described as a new game rather than a direct It Takes Two 2.
Q.When was It Takes Two originally released?
A.It Takes Two was released on March 26, 2021. Note that some Steam listings show March 25, 2021 due to regional or time-zone differences.
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Game Information
- Genre
- Action
- Release Date
- Mar 25, 2021
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Last Updated
- December 5, 2025
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