Beautiful Light Solo, Co-op, PvE, and Matchmaking
Quick answer: Beautiful Light is primarily built for PvP extraction pressure, but the developer FAQ says players can technically play solo or co-op through self-hosted friend servers. Main matchmaking is planned around squad rules rather than SBMM.
| Question | Current answer | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Max squad size | 3 players. | Deep Worlds FAQ |
| Solo queue | Solo players can queue in the solo+duo pool. | Deep Worlds FAQ |
| Duo queue | Duo players share the solo+duo pool. | Deep Worlds FAQ |
| Trio queue | Trio teams have their own queue. | Deep Worlds FAQ |
| Fight trios as solo/duo | Solo and duo players may opt into trio pressure. | Deep Worlds FAQ |
| SBMM | Not planned. | Deep Worlds FAQ |
Can you play Beautiful Light solo?
Yes, in the sense that the FAQ describes a solo+duo queue and self-hosted play options. That does not mean the main game is tuned like a solo-only campaign; it remains an extraction shooter with operators, anomalies, gear risk, and objective pressure.
Can you play co-op PvE?
The FAQ says players can self-host servers and play with friends in a PvE-style context. The safe interpretation is that friend sessions are possible, while the headline Beautiful Light experience is still designed around PvP and anomaly pressure.
Matchmaking notes
- Plan around a 3-player squad cap.
- Expect solo and duo players to share a lower-size queue.
- Expect trios to have a separate queue.
- Do not expect SBMM unless the developer changes that plan.
Solo and co-op FAQ
Is Beautiful Light PvE only?
No. PvE-style friend sessions are mentioned, but the core public identity is PvPvPvE.
Can I avoid PvP completely?
Only self-hosted or friend-server details can answer that once the playable build is public. The main queues are built for PvP conflict.
Last checked: September 7, 2026.