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Play Local Multiplayer in Splatoon 3 by entering the Shoal to battle against friends nearby. Read on to find out how to play local multiplayer and if couch co-op or split screen is available, as well as see all the modes and stages you can play.

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How to Play Local Multiplayer

Steps to Playing Local Multiplayer
Splatoon Icon Enter the Shoal in Splatsville or through the map
Splatoon Icon Interact with the front desk to open the Match Menu
Splatoon Icon Select a Game Mode: Salmon Run or Private Battle
Splatoon Icon Join a room made by a friend or create your own room
Splatoon Icon Wait for your friends to join the room

Enter the Shoal in Splatsville

Splatoon 3 - The Shoal

The Shoal can be found in Splatsville beside the lobby. You can easily identify the entrance by the two green arrows above it. You can also fast travel to the Shoal by pressing X and selecting the Shoal from the menu.

Splatsville Features and How to Unlock Them

Interact with the Front Desk to Open the Match Menu

Splatoon 3 Local Multiplayer Front Desk

To start a Local Multiplayer Match in the Shoal, you'll need to interact with the Front Desk by facing it and pressing A. This will open up the Match Menu. You can also open the Match Menu by pressing L while inside the facility.

Select a Game Mode

Spaltoon 3 Local Multiplayer Select Game Mode

In the Match Menu, you can choose to either start a Salmon Run game or a Private Battle. Up to four players can join a Salmon Run game, while up to eight can join a Private Battle.

List of All Game Modes

Join or Create a Room

Splatoon 3 Local Multiplayer Find a Room

Once you have selected a Game Mode, you can also choose to enter a room or create a room. Entering a room will allow you to join matches that your friends have started. However, you can also create your own room by pressing Y.

Creating a Room

Splatoon 3 Local Multiplayer Create a Room

By creating your own room, you can choose the game mode to play, the rules of the match, and other features. You can also set a password for the room so only the players who know the password can enter.

If you change your mind about the room, you can always close it by holding the − Button before the match officially starts

Wait for Your Friends to Join the Room

Splatoon 3 Local Multiplayer Test Range

Once you have joined or created a room, you'll just need to wait until all your other friends have entered so you can start the match. You cannot begin the match until a sufficient number of players have joined.

Use the Shoal Test Range

While waiting for the match to begin, you can also practice in the Shoal's very own Test Range, similar to what the Lobby and Grizzco have.

Test Range Features
How to Use the Test Range

Can You Play Split Screen or Couch Co-op?

No Split Screen or Couch Co-op

Splatoon 3 - Splatsville
Splatoon 3 does not have split screen multiplayer. You cannot play couch co-op however you can still play locally. Players can play through local wireless, however they would need to have separate Nintendo Switches.

All Local Multiplayer Modes

Salmon Run

Splatoon 3 Salmon Run

Salmon Run is a co-op multiplayer mode that was available in Splatoon 2, and has returned in Splatoon 3. Like in Splatoon 2, this will be playable by up to 4 players via online or local wireless.

Salmon Run in Splatoon 3 is described as the “next wave” of the game mode, so expect a more fun and challenging experience this time around.

Salmon Run Next Wave Guide

Private Battles

Stage Select

Splatoon 3 - Stage Select

When setting up Private Battles, you can choose which stage you want to play in! All currently available stages in the game can be played in Local Multiplayer regardless of what is currenly in rotation.

All Stages: New and Returning Maps

Game Modes

there are five playable Game Modes when playing a Private Battles in Splatoon 3. These include all Regular and Anarchy Battle Modes. At the moment, it seems like you cannot play Tricolor Turf War in Local Multiplayer.

Mode Description
Splatoon 3 Turf WarTurf War A Turf War is a type of match where two teams of four compete to ink the most turf. The number of times you are splatted and respawned do not matter, as long as your team covers the most ground.
Splatoon 3 Splat ZonesSplat Zones Take control of all the zones around the map by covering them in ink to start your countdown timer. The match is won by having less time left on your timer by the end of the match or by having it reach 0.
Splatoon 3 Tower Control
Tower Control		 Both team must take control of a tower and ride it to the enemy base. Whichever team gets the tower to the other base first or gets it the farthest before time runs out wins.
Splatoon 3 RainmakerRainmaker Both teams must take control of a rainmaker, which slows you down but can also attack enemies. The team that gets the rainmaker to the enemy base or gets it the farthest before time runs out wins.
Splatoon 3 Clam BlitzClam Blitz Collect clams and shoot them into the opposite team's goal. The first team to reach a score of 100 wins.

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