Online Multiplayer Co-Op is not available for Pikmin 4. Learn whether there is online multiplayer, if Local Co-Op is available instead, how to play in 2 player mode, how many players can join in co-op, as well as all co-op features in the game.

Is There Online Multiplayer Co-Op?

No Online Multiplayer

Pikmin 4 offers some co-op and multiplayer features. However, the game doesn't support playing with friends online. You can only play with a friend through couch co-op with a single system.

Multiplayer Mode is Limited

Multiplayer in Pikmin 4 is limited to a few modes. Two-player mode in the story isn't true co-op since the second player only provides support with the Pebble Pitcher during the campaign. However, there is a versus mode for Dandori Battles where players can challenge each other.

Is There Versus Mode?

Is Local Co-Op Available?

No Local Co-Op Mode

Co-op mode in Pikmin 4 is limited to a single system so there is no local co-op. However, TV mode and Tabletop mode are both supported ways for multiplayer.

How to Play Multiplayer

Select Co-Op Mode On The Pause Menu

The game will ask if you want to play with one or two players when you first launch it. You can switch between Single Player and Co-op modes anytime in story mode by pressing Minus for the pause menu and selecting the top right option.

You can also load any existing save in co-op by selecting options from the title screen.

Multiplayer Controls

Action	Controls
Aim	Left Joy-Con: Hold vertically and aim Right Joy-Con: Hold vertically and aim Two-Handed:
Select Item	Left Joy-Con: / Right Joy-Con: / Two-Handed: /
Reset Pebble Pitcher	Left Joy-Con: Right Joy-Con: Two-Handed:
Throw Item	Left Joy-Con: Right Joy-Con: Two-Handed:
Throw Pebble	Left Joy-Con: Right Joy-Con: Two-Handed:
Put Away Item	Left Joy-Con: Right Joy-Con: Two-Handed:

How Many Players Can Join?

Play in Two Player Mode

The game only allows up to two players to play through the campaign. The game allows the second player to choose between one Joy-Con and two-handed controls, such as combined Joy-Cons or the Pro Controller for input.

All Co-Op Features

Assist in Story Mode

During the Story mode, the second player can assist with the Pebble Pitcher by throwing rocks at obstacles or enemies. They can also throw items like Pikpik Carrots to lure enemies away and temporarily stun any creature who eats them.

Throw Pebbles to Speed Up Transport

Pebbles aren't just used to break obstacles or damage enemies. You can throw pebbles at Pikmin carrying items to give them a little speed boost!

Gain Items by Filling the Co-Op Gauge

You can get items by filling the pink co-op gauge. You can fill the gauge by throwing pebbles to help out P1. Note that P2 loses all their items once they leave co-op and won't have them carried over when they rejoin.

List of All Items

Dandori Battles

You can either team up or compete against a second player in Dandori Battles! If you choose to team up, you'll only be able to take on a CPU opponent. The winner is the one who can collect the most items within the time limit.

Dandori Battle Guide: List of All Dandori Battles

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