If you want to play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate online with a friend on the same console against other players across the world, prepare to be disappointed.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s online mode is a bit lackluster in comparison to other Triple-A games. There really aren’t any options available for players to get an experience they’re looking for in quickplay.
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The only option available at this time is a two-player co-op mode in the game’s matchmaking. This mode will match you up with two other players from across the globe in a random ruleset, so there’s no way to get your ideal matchup.
There also isn’t a way to play with your friend on the same console against other players online at the time of writing.
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The only thing you could do is set up a friend-only Battle Arena and take turns fighting against friends from across the globe in one-on-one battles. Sadly, that isn’t quite as good as having a guest play alongside you.
Let’s hope that Nintendo adds a co-op feature in the near future, though. But by the looks of it, there’s no way that’s happening at the moment with all of the other online issues plaguing this game.
Published: Dec 9, 2018 05:20 pm