Multiplayer
Choose how your friends will join.
A couch match, native online play and a streamed Steam local session are different setups. Start with where the game runs and what each participant owns.
Start with your next goal
| You want to… | Check first | Open the answer |
|---|---|---|
| Everyone is on the same console or PC | Use local Custom Battle. For immediate full-roster access, Tournament has Switch 2-only hands-on evidence and pauses progress. | Check the local Tournament route → |
| Each person has a game copy on a supported system | Check native online player counts, same-platform compatibility and console membership. The November 2 reports do not support native crossplay. | Plan native multiplayer → |
| One Steam host shares a local match over the internet | Remote Play Together streams the host’s game and accepts guest input; guests need not own their own copy, per Valve. | Set up Steam Remote Play → |
Play every monster locally
The Switch 2 Tournament route, with local-only access and paused progression explained.
Read the complete guide →Plan a local or online match
Check player counts, platform compatibility and online requirements.
Read the complete guide →Host Steam Remote Play Together
Invite a remote friend to the host's local session and check separate input.
Read the complete guide →Prove a playable match, not just a connection
Check each participant can control the intended slot and finish a match. An invite accepted or a menu streamed is only part of setup. Tournament access is not a permanent unlock, and we have no verified PC Tournament or guest-save sharing test.
Earn a lasting roster unlock →Source-based guidance for the 2026 Remastered release. Platform and review-build limits appear in each guide. Read the source coverage.