8 Best Online Multiplayer Switch Games You Can Play Right Now

MARIO KART 8 DELUXE

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Connecting to an online race in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Switch is one of the easiest things to do next to counting to three. Deluxe offers all of the spectacular tracks that the original Wii U version had, plus all of the tracks from the download packs that came after release like Link and the Inkling Kids. This full package that you can take on the go mind you, is one of the best online multiplayer experiences that you can have on the Switch, thanks to the seamless connectivity to other players.

Sure, there is no voice chat, but you can expect to have a great time playing online with strangers and Switch friends alike. Just make sure to avoid those banana peels, blast those pesky blue shells away, and play as Link, because we all know Link is the best kart racer.

SPLATOON 2

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When we saw the first details on Splatoon’s second outing on Switch, we were met with mixed reception since the title – at first –  didn’t seem to do anything vastly different from its predecessor, not being worthy of that ‘2’ in the title. But after almost a year of playing Splatoon 2 for many, many hours and competing in multiple Splatfests as well as playing tons of Salmon Run, we can honestly say that Splatoon 2 definitely deserved to be a full-fledged sequel.

It’s simple, yet effective “get the most color on the map” mechanic just works so well and leaves much room for unique strategies to unfold and lots of fun to be had. With the vast amount of different clothing and weapon options, you can really make your Inkling look rad as heck and show off your amazing style while also getting those top spots in your matches.

ARMS

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ARMS is a brand-new fighting I.P. for Nintendo that has actually managed to sell an impressive amount of copies in it’s first few weeks of being out. The title received pretty positive reception at launch, with people saying only good things about the online component of the title. Playing matches in the online lobby is very entertaining, with the way you match up with people, to the different modes that keeps things fresh and engaging.

Nintendo hasn’t released a fighting game like this in a very long time, so it was nice to see a new property like ARMS do so well on the Switch. With updates coming every so often and new characters being added to the game post-launch, there isn’t a better time to pick up ARMS.

POKKEN TOURNAMENT DX

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Pokken Tournament originally came out for the Nintendo Wii U, sent to die of course on the low-selling console, but the Pokemon fighter has now been given a second breath on the Switch, complete with new characters and easy to play multiplayer.

People have been clamoring for a Pokemon game where you fight in a non turn-based environment, and Pokken Tournament is the answer to that. If you ever enjoyed Tekken and are a fan of Pokemon, at all, then fighting against other people in Pokken Tournament online might be a fun time for you. You might run into some tough competitors in the online space, but just keep training and you’ll be sure to get up the ranks.

MINECRAFT

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We don’t think that Minecraft should ever have to be explained to anyone, since the game has literally appeared on almost every console and mobile device ever, including the Switch. You and join up with friends in your blocky world to build houses, survive the deadly onslaught of skeletons that come out at night, or just go into creative world and make something amazing, like a recreation of Princess Peach’s castle in Super Mario 64, because why not?

The Switch edition for Minecraft also comes with all of the super-cool Nintendo-themed packs that came with the Wii U version, like Mushroom Kingdom texture pack and Super Mario Mash-Up pack. These should give you some fun costumes and locations to mess around with with friends.

RESIDENT EVIL REVELATIONS 1 & 2

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Resident Evil Revelations 1 and 2 both have some pretty terrifying campaigns that might make you pee your pants if you’re playing all by your lonesome. But luckily, for those that like the more action-oriented Resident Evil titles, these two games have a special multiplayer component called ‘Raid Mode,’ where you and a friend can team up to shoot tons and tons of monsters together to rack up points and complete objectives.

Resident Evil Revelations 2 even has a cooperative story mode for you and a friend to play through together, which also serves as a fun addition to the multiplayer games that the Switch has to offer.

ROCKET LEAGUE

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Rocket League has turbo-boosted its way to the Switch and the high-octane, explosive, soccer playing RC cars feel as great as ever on Nintendo’s hybrid console. Rocket League pits two teams against each other in which then you must get the explosive ball into the goal of the other team, sounds simple right?

Rocket League’s tiny RC cars can do all kinds of tricks like aerial jumps, turbo boosts, side jumps, and you can even ram into other cars to decimate them to pieces. And of course, you can do all of this while playing online with other people; there 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, and even 4v4 options to choose from to make your match as exciting as you want it to be.