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Multiversus - How to Play Local Multiplayer
MultiVersus's local multiplayer is one of the more popular modes in the game. Learn how to set up a split screen match and play local multiplayer with your friends with our guide.

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How to Play Local Multiplayer

Select Game Mode on Starting Menu

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Multiversus - How to Play Local Multiplayer Game Mode
Choose the Game Mode option from the Starting Menu.
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Multiversus - How to Play Local Multiplayer Local Option
Select the Local Option under the Other Category.
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Multiversus - How to Play Local Multiplayer Press Button
Click on any button on the second controller to join the match. Up to four players can join the match as long as their controllers are connected to the console or PC.

Local Multiplayer Features

Players Can Only Select Unlocked Characters

Multiversus - How to Play Local Multiplayer Available Roster
The Local Multiplayer Mode lets you play with up to three other friends in a split screen match with access to characters you've already unlocked. The roster also includes characters that are currently available in the Weekly Rotation.

It's also possible to choose your character's skins, but only ones that you have already unlocked with Gleamium.

List of Characters: Fighter Roster

Toggle Match Settings

Multiversus - How to Play Local Multiplayer Settings

Local Multiplayer also allows you to customize Match Settings, including how many ringouts are required to win the match, time duration, and hazards on the stage selected.

Best Settings Guide: Controller and Graphics Settings

Local Multiplayer Available With One Player

Multiversus - How to Play Local Multiplayer One Player Minimum

It's possible to play Local Multiplayer on your own by clicking the Add Bot option for the other player menus in the Character Selection Menu.

After you've selected the characters from the other player menus and picked their respective difficulty, click the Ready option on your player menu to begin the match.

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