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MultiVersus - How to Battle 1v1

MultiVersus allows you to battle 1v1 both in online and local multiplayer. Read on to learn how to set up a 1v1 match with friends with our guide.

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How to Battle 1v1

Online 1v1

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MultiVersus - How to Battle Online 1v1 Step 1
Press the Game Mode button, just above the big Play button to change modes.
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MultiVersus - How to Battle Online 1v1 Step 2
Choose 1 vs 1 on the Normal tab and click Confirm. If you want to train with a bot, click on the Training button in the Other tab..
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MultiVersus - How to Battle Online 1v1 Step 3
Go back to the main menu and click the Play button to start matchmaking.

Note: Once you hit Play, you'll start matchmaking right away without a chance to select a Fighter.

The 1v1 game mode is selected by default when you launch the game the first time and you're done with the tutorials.

How to Change Characters ▼

Local 1v1

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MultiVersus - How to Battle Offline 1v1 Step 1
Press the Game Mode button, just above the big Play button to change modes.
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MultiVersus - How to Battle Offline 1v1 Step 2
Choose Local found in the Other tab.
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MultiVersus - How to Battle Offline 1v1 Step 3
Connect your controllers and press any button to join, choose your characters, and start the match! Local play only supports up to 4 players.

How to Play Local Multiplayer Guide

How to Change Fighter

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MultiVersus - How to Change Fighters Step 1
Press the either the Fighters tab at the top or the Change Fighter button above above the Game Mode button.
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MultiVersus - How to Change Fighters Step 2
Select a character that you wish to play as in the available roster.
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MultiVersus - How to Change Fighters Step 3
Once you've picked a fighter, press the Lock In Fighter button to confirm. Go back to the main menu and start matchmaking with other fighters! Good luck!

List of Characters: Fighter Roster

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