
We’ve yet to try this out, of course, but it seems like this will be a pretty awesome setup for anyone looking to play with multiple friends. You’ll be able to engage in local battles with friends and family in up to four-player co-op horde mode battles called Salmon Run, where you can join up to four other Switches locally. We won’t get a good look Splatoon 2 local multiplayer has to offer until the game drops Friday. However, it’s unclear exactly how it will work or whether it will include a split-screen view option. Supports the current latest version of the game (5.4.0). Also you should disable gyro controls cuz the second player's gyro is controller by the first one's. Unfortunately Splitscreen caps the game to 30fps as of now and it also sqeezes the 2 screens. Splatoon 2 will indeed have local multiplayer, according to Nintendo’s website. Allows 2 people to play on one Nintendo Switch using 2 controllers. Splatoon 2 local multiplayer is happening Is local multiplayer coming to Splatoon 2? Is split screen still a thing? Here’s what you need to know. But what about playing with friends at home? With it comes a single-player adventure, tons of multiplayer matches to play against other people and lots of customization items. Splatoon 2 is finally making its big splash on Nintendo Switch on Friday. Armed with whacky weapons like paint rollers and brushes. You can play with friends using multiple Switch units, but there is no split screen option. The battle is on as Michael, Matthew and Trevor jump into the intense battles of Splatoon 2.

Update: Now that Splatoon 2 has arrived we can confirm that the game doesn’t offer local multiplayer on a single Nintendo Switch.
