What is Pink Paws co-op in NTE? How to play with friends?

Pink Paws is a new social co-op system in NTE. Players can create or join exploration squads of up to 4 players for simultaneous open-world exploration in Hethereau City. The system supports real-time voice chat, location sharing, and cooperative quest triggering. Chests and collectibles are independent per player — no competition. World Bosses can be tackled cooperatively for easier fights. The launch version also adds Pink Paws Heist co-op levels for richer multiplayer gameplay.