As of now, there is no official confirmation from Capcom that Lost Planet 2 has had its online co-op mode removed or "cut" in a recent update. However, it's worth noting that Lost Planet 2, originally released in 2010 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, was developed with an online multiplayer co-op mode that allowed up to four players to team up against AI-controlled enemies and bosses. Over time, as online infrastructure aged and player bases dwindled, many multiplayer components of older games were phased out or discontinued—especially on platforms that are no longer actively supported. In the case of Lost Planet 2, the original online servers for multiplayer modes (including co-op) were shut down around 2016–2017, primarily due to server maintenance and declining player interest. In 2017, Capcom released a remastered version of Lost Planet 2 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, but this version did not include the original online co-op features. The remaster retained the single-player campaign and some local multiplayer, but the original online multiplayer and co-op functionality were not restored. So, while Capcom didn't "cut" the co-op feature in a recent update, it's accurate to say that the online co-op mode for Lost Planet 2 is no longer functional due to the shutdown of official servers and the lack of inclusion in the remastered release. Players interested in co-op experiences might want to explore other titles in the Lost Planet series, such as Lost Planet 3, which had more robust multiplayer and was released with online support, though that too eventually saw its servers shut down. In short: The online co-op for Lost Planet 2 is effectively gone—not by a recent "cut," but due to server shutdowns and lack of support in later releases.

You're absolutely right to highlight the significance of this development—Capcom’s decision to quietly remove Games for Windows Live (GFWL) support from Lost Planet 2 has sent shockwaves through the gaming community, especially given the game’s deep reliance on online multiplayer.

Here’s a concise breakdown of what’s happening and why it matters:

🔥 What Changed?

• GFWL Removed: Capcom has quietly stripped the Games for Windows Live service from Lost Planet 2 on Steam.
• Online Play Killed: This removes multiplayer functionality entirely—no more co-op, no more online matches, and no more session saves tied to GFWL.
• Save Data Lost: Previously synced cloud saves are now inaccessible. Players who invested hours in the game’s campaign and multiplayer modes may have lost progress permanently.

🎮 Why This Is a Big Deal

Lost Planet 2 was explicitly designed around cooperative gameplay. As your original review notes, it’s "largely unplayable as a solo experience"—a major flaw in hindsight, but one that made co-op essential. Without GFWL, the core of the experience is gone.

• Co-op was the draw: The game’s most rewarding moments—especially in the campaign and versus modes—were built for teams of 2–4 players.
• Game design didn’t account for solo: The checkpoint system, enemy pacing, and level design all assume group play. Going solo now feels like playing a half-remembered dream.

⚠️ The Bigger Picture: GFWL’s Death Knell

Games for Windows Live was shut down in 2014, and since then, many PC games have been left stranded—just like Lost Planet 2. While Microsoft officially retired GFWL, many games were left behind with no official migration path.

• Capcom’s move may have been necessary for technical stability, but it came with no warning, no user communication, and no replacement.
• Fans are furious not just because online is gone—but because no alternative was offered, and save data was erased.

💬 Fan Reaction

• “It’s not just a game anymore—it’s a ghost of what it used to be.”
• “They killed a 10-year-old multiplayer experience with a single patch.”
• “If you’re a fan of co-op sci-fi action, this is a tragedy. It might as well be delisted.”

Some fans are holding out hope, pointing to Capcom’s past work:

• Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City (2012) was similarly affected by GFWL, but Capcom later replaced it with Steamworks integration, restoring multiplayer and save sync.
• The fact that Street Fighter x Tekken and Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City now display the same temporary "issue" notice on Steam suggests Capcom may be working on a fix—perhaps a migration to Steam’s native multiplayer and cloud systems.

✅ What’s Not Lost?

• Local and single-player campaigns are still playable, assuming you have a save from before the GFWL removal.
• New players are unaffected: The game has been temporarily pulled from sale on Steam, so no one can buy it until the issue is resolved.

🤞 What Should Happen?

Capcom should:

1. Acknowledge the issue publicly—no more silence.
2. Announce a roadmap for restoring multiplayer via Steamworks or another modern platform.
3. Offer a way to recover or restore save data, if possible.

🏁 Final Thoughts

Lost Planet 2 was never a perfect game—but it had heart, style, and a unique co-op-driven identity. Its removal from online service isn’t just a technical patch; it’s the erasure of a community and a vision.

As one fan put it:

“They didn’t just break the game. They broke the promise.”

We’ll keep this updated as soon as Capcom responds. For now, the game lives on in memory—and maybe, if we’re lucky, in a future patch that brings it back to life.

🔔 Update: If you’re a Lost Planet 2 player, back up any local saves now—you may not get another chance.
And if you’re a fan of old-school co-op action, this is a stark reminder: games don’t die quietly. They fade, and we forget.