Question 1

What is free to play?

Accepted Answer

The two-sector Windows demo is free.

Question 2

How many people can play?

Accepted Answer

One or two local players can play the demo on one PC.

Question 3

What does the second pilot need?

Accepted Answer

Connect a second controller to the host PC to drop into local co-op.

Question 4

What is unusual about the shooting?

Accepted Answer

The game changes between top-down and side-view combat.

Question 5

Is there a level editor?

Accepted Answer

The developer also offers the Flight Lab 3D level editor.

Question 6

Does 2045: Drone Aces have multiplayer?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 2045: Drone Aces supports up to 2 players. You can play together on one PC with phones or extra gamepads as controllers. PlayBound Connect handles the setup: start a party with your friends, pick how you want to play, and everyone launches into the same game from the PlayBound launcher. It also supports local split-screen or couch co-op.