Video games have a unique way of bringing people together. Co-op games in particular allow players to bond, get to know each other, and even create lasting relationships. It’s not uncommon to hear of fans meeting through video games then tying the knot, and even inviting their in-game friends to the festivities in real life.

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Unfortunately, not a lot of games have marriage systems between players enabled. But there are active games with a huge scope of activities and constant updates that do allow inter-player unions, in addition to marriage-exclusive quests. Some allow players to cohabitate and build homes together, while others encourage close and cozy co-op through long sessions.

Updated on November 23, 2023, by Rie Takumi: Most games that allow marriage or cohabitation between players are MMORPGs, farming simulators, or similar genres. As co-op is one of the main draws of these genres, it makes sense to allow couples to reflect on their real-life status in-game. It also gives incentive to players looking to unlock every aspect of the game to get silly with it and hit up a friend to go through the ceremony.

8 Roots Of Pacha

Prehistoric Farming Sim Romance

What sets Roots of Pacha apart from other farming sims is its prehistoric setting. By setting it in the Stone Age, developer Soda Den refreshed age-old mechanics such as an advanced ranching system. Other mechanics like trades and exchanges reinforce the game’s emphasis on community, which the multiplayer system contributes to.

Players can form unions with other players the same way they do with NPCs. They must first have an upgraded house with a double bed, and then craft a union wreath. Unlike in single-player mode, the recipe for union wreaths is always available in multiplayer.

7 The Sims Mobile

Marry Your Friend’s Or Partner’s Sim With The Right Items

The Sims as a franchise is familiar with multiplayer modes. Aside from The Sims Online, they also have titles likeThe Urbz and The Sims: Bustin’ Out for couples who want to play the life sim together. There’s even a mod for The Sims 4 that allows players to have multiplayer sessions in real-time.

For players looking for official multiplayer action, The Sims Mobile allows real-life friends to virtually socialize. Although actions are not carried out in real-time, players can interact with their friend’s sims at parties or at home. Players can even marry their partner’s sim after proposing and acquiring some items from the Wedding Collection.

6 NeverAfter

Fairy Tale Ending With A Partner

NeverAfter is a mobile adventure RPG game styled after MMORPGs of old. Players can collect fantasy versions of fairy tale characters like Little Red Riding Hood and mounts for combat and exploration. They can also form clans with other players to undergo campaigns or hang out.

An August update back in 2022 introduced marriages to the game. Through the Couple System Update, couples who are level 40 and above with 520 Friendship can initiate marriage. After proposing with a True Love Silver Ring from the Shop, the couple can confirm their engagement and set their wedding with Cupid. Couples can then choose to invite friends to their wedding, which takes five to 15 minutes to complete.

5 Stardew Valley

Move Into The Big Farm House In Co-Op Mode

Stardew Valley fans rejoiced when the multiplayer mode came out; doubly so when they figured out how to marry each other in-game. Compared to NPC marriages, player marriages are a little easier to arrange. Players don’t have to fill up hearts or worry about unlocking heart events either.

All players have to do is craft a Wedding Ring for their spouse-to-be. The recipe for Wedding Rings is available from the Traveling Cart only in multiplayer mode. Players must then craft five iridium rings and find one prismatic shard to make the ring. A wedding ceremony will take place three days after players give the ring to their partner if they accept.

4 Final Fantasy 14

Full Wedding Experience In Eorzea

Final Fantasy 14 allows players to get hitched through the Ceremony of Eternal Bonding, regardless of their gender or race. However, they must play from the same home world and complete the main story quest “The Scions of the Seventh Dawn”.

Aspiring partners must both have a promise wristlet equipped and then purchase a ceremony package each under the Eternal Bond category of the Final Fantasy 14 Online Store. Each package comes with neat extras:

The official website features a detailed page for Eternal Bonding.

3 The Elder Scrolls Online

Receive An EXP Boost With Mara’s Blessings

Much like the mainline single-player games, marriage in The Elder Scrolls Online is a practical process. The only thing players need is one Pledge of Mara, which can be purchased through the Crown Store or obtained via game bundles.

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Players must then go to any Shrine of Mara, use the Pledge while facing each other, and click “Accept” in the pop-up that appears. Once married, partners get a neat 10% exp boost when wearing their Rings of Mara while adventuring in-group with their spouse.

2 MapleStory

MapleStory Staying Strong With Partners 20 Years In

Maple Story still has an active user base despite having a sequel and coming out 20 years ago. One of the mechanics that maintained their popularity today is marriage. Much like other games, marrying your romantic or platonic partner confers in-game bonuses, and even unlocks exclusive quests. To start the wedding, players must purchase a Wedding Ticket in-game, which can then be used to go to the Wedding Hall dungeon for the ceremony. Characters with Wedding Tickets can then use them to propose to other characters.

Guests can be invited to the ceremony, which can be started by the Wedding Ticket user. Receptions take place immediately after ceremonies, after which couples and guests alike receive rewards. If players don’t find marriage rewards, which they will continue to receive after the ceremony or find their partnership has lapsed, they can file for divorce.

1 Rift

Guinness World Record For Most Player Marriages In A Day

Rift may have a small player base, but it still has enough active players to hold its servers up. Players also still get married, even if it’s not at a frequency that can top its 2012 feat of breaking the Guinness world record for most MMO marriages in a day.

Marriage in Rift starts with buying a Marriage Contract from the Marriage Coordinator. Once players use the contract on their partner, and both parties agree to marry, the ceremony is sealed. Players may also opt to buy a Wedding Ceremony Instance Creator if they wish to have a ceremony, but they will need a game with an active player base for a group celebration.

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