How many players can play PS5 at once?

ByJames Dorn Last Update on

As an avid gamer and content creator focused on the PS5 ecosystem, one question I get asked a lot is "how many players can play together on PS5?" So let‘s break it down.

For local multiplayer on a single PS5 console, up to 4 controllers can connect at once. This means you can have up to 4 players gaming on the same couch. Popular PS5 titles supporting the full 4 players include family favorites like Sackboy: A Big Adventure and Destruction AllStars. Screen splitting allows for customized views too!

However, this 4 player limit is only for local multiplayer. Hop online and way more players can join together. Epic battle royale Fortnite supports up to 100 players. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War matches reach 64 players. And thanks to PS5 integrated social features, grouping with friends is seamless.

Local Multiplayer By The Numbers

Let‘s get into some specific statistics for on-couch competition:

  • 83% of gamers play multiplayer games at least weekly (Newzoo)
  • The PS5 UI can splitscreen, with customized views for each player
  • Top examples of 4 player local multiplayer PS5 games:
    • Sackboy: A Big Adventure
    • Destruction AllStars
    • NBA 2K21 Next Gen
    • Madden NFL 21 Next Level Edition

Plus tons of great 2 player options like Marvel‘s Spiderman: Miles Morales, Call of Duty Zombies, and FIFA 21.

Massive Online Multiplayer

While the PS5 itself supports 4 controllers, online multiplayer blows the doors wide open:

  • Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War matches support up to 64 players
  • Fortnite battles easily exceed 100 participants
  • Backwards compatible PS4 titles carry over online modes too!

Here‘s a handy table summarizing maximum players for some top games:

GameLocal MultiplayerOnline Multiplayer
Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War2 players64 players
Fortnite4 players100 players
Sackboy: A Big Adventure4 playersOnline modes unavailable
Destiny 2Online modes only6 players (raids)

The PS5 makes gaming with friends easier than ever. But the system itself allows 4 max for local couch play. Online is where massive groups unite! Let me know if you have any other PS5 multiplayer questions.

James K. Dorn, a passionate gamer deeply immersed in the world of video gaming. My journey in gaming is not just about playing; it's about exploring every facet of the games I love. I am particularly fascinated by the intricate worlds of role-playing games like "The Witcher" series and "Elder Scrolls: Skyrim," where every decision shapes the story.

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