See above - split screen, LAN, or will both players have to have separate accounts?

On PS2 2 players on the same screen (no split screen)

I think using a service like Hamachi servers would allow for long distance LAN play.

I'm also interested in this, I'm trying to avoid steam and its remote play.

2 players couch co-op, on screen...

And ONLY workable with 2 controllers.

Thanks for this btw, I figured it out myself, but it should be added to the game notes that you need a second controller, not just a keyboard+controller, to use 2 player co-op.