It seems to be the trend for a lot of these types of games, I guess 2D platformers are just easier to make if you want to make some money off an IP

It’s only 1 to 4 player co op, there is no major social element, don’t worry you can get buddies together to play BG3 years from now if you want co op I’m playing single player and its astounding so far, tho, so you’re fine either way