Players of the extraction brawler Mistfall Hunter have been vocal in their desire for a dedicated mode for teams of two since the game launched on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on July 29. Posts across the game's official subreddit consistently highlight the perceived need for a duos option, with many players expressing frustration with the current trios-only setup.
A central argument from the community is that a duos mode would offer greater flexibility for friends playing together, especially when not everyone has a full team of three available. Current gameplay forces duos to queue with a random third player, a situation that often leads to unpredictable dynamics and unreliable teammates.
Players have cited issues such as poor communication, teammates abandoning fights, and loot disputes with random fills. One Redditor described the experience of watching a looted player while their teammates were still engaged in combat as unbearable. Some believe that reducing the team count could even alleviate performance issues like lag, particularly in European servers.
However, developer Bellring Games has indicated that a duos mode is not on the immediate development roadmap. In March 2026, the studio stated via X that while the feature is highly requested, it would impact matchmaking efficiency and potentially exacerbate balance issues. The developers expressed difficulty in ensuring balanced gameplay across solo, duo, and trio modes simultaneously, opting instead to prioritize other areas of development.
Despite this official stance, the community's calls for a duos mode persist, with suggestions being made on Discord and the support-hub server. Mistfall Hunter, which combines souls-like combat with extraction shooter elements, has garnered a dedicated player base, many of whom are hoping for this specific addition to enhance their cooperative experience.