Does Elsword have PvP?

Yes, Elsword has player-versus-player modes.

Do we both need to own Elsword to play together?

Yes. Elsword is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.

How many people play Elsword?

About 401 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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Is Elsword multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op and PvP. Elsword is a mmo game released in 2014, 74% positive on Steam (9,573 reviews), with 401 playing right now. Free on Steam.

Co-opPvPSingle-player tooRPG · MMO

Elsword is a free-to-play, online action RPG that uses classic side-scrolling game mechanics in an immersive manga inspired world.

How Elsword plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Not listed on Steam
Local / split-screen co-op: Not listed on Steam
Online PvP: Yes
LAN play: Not listed on Steam
MMO: Yes
Single-player mode: Yes
Controller: Partial controller support

Steam's own category list for the game, as of 2026-09-09. "Not listed" means the store page does not claim that mode; community mods or Remote Play can still add it.

Steam tags: Free to Play, Anime, RPG, Action, MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer, Adventure, Multiplayer

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Quick answers

Is Elsword co-op?: Yes, Elsword supports co-op.
Does Elsword have PvP?: Yes, Elsword has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own Elsword to play together?: Yes. Elsword is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.
How many people play Elsword?: About 401 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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