Put your friends on the same team
To play co-op against AI in Ashes of the Singularity II, set up an online match, put your human players on one team, and place AI opponents on the opposing side. The developer FAQ confirms that friends can team up online against AI. Confirm that everyone is on the intended side before starting.
Set up the teams before picking a battle plan
- Get your friends into the same online match.
- Give the human players the same team assignment.
- Use AI players for opposing positions.
- Read the team list together before starting so the match begins with the sides you intended.
The developer's Ashes II FAQ confirms both online co-op against AI and the ability to mix humans and bots. Use the controls shown in your build to change teams and fill slots.
Split the front with a teammate
Before your first engagement, agree on which approach each player will watch and who can spare a force if the other side comes under pressure. If you're learning together, leave room to react instead of sending every army down the same route. A short call about which side needs help can make the match easier to manage than a complicated plan.
FAQ
Can friends fight the AI on the same side?
Yes. The developer FAQ explicitly confirms online co-op against AI.
Can I fight bots offline by myself?
Yes. The FAQ also confirms offline skirmish against AI.
Does this require a separate co-op campaign?
The supported setup described here is an online match against AI. The official FAQ discusses co-op against bots and the campaign separately.