Make sure the friends you want to play against are online and not appearing offline or invisible. [1] X Research source This method involves creating a custom match to 1v1 your friend.

If you have four players total, you can select 2 vs 2.

If you have four players total, you can select 2 vs 2.

Check or uncheck the box next to Hazards Enabled to toggle this option.

Check or uncheck the box next to Hazards Enabled to toggle this option.

Check or uncheck the box next to Hazards Enabled to toggle this option.

Check or uncheck the box next to Hazards Enabled to toggle this option.

When your friend accepts the invite, they’ll appear underneath the Team 2 header. If you’re playing 2 vs 2, you can click on players to move them between teams.

This custom match lets you play with friends whether they have a PlayStation, Xbox, or Windows PC.

Use this method if you want to use local play or couch co-op.

The Custom Game tab on the main page is for online matches. For local matches, you’ll need to press Play first.

A local lobby will open.

To switch game modes, select the book icon at the top-right corner. Adjust your Game Mode, Ringouts, Time and, Hazards Enabled. Press Done when finished. You’ll be given two player slots in 1v1 and four player slots in 2v2.

All players can select a map. If multiple maps are selected, one will be chosen at random. Your local play match will begin. When the match ends, you can toast players to give them gold.

All players can select a map. If multiple maps are selected, one will be chosen at random. Your local play match will begin. When the match ends, you can toast players to give them gold.

This method will set up a 1v1 match with a random player.

Make sure Teams is deselected by clicking it again. It should not have a checkmark in the corner. If Teams is selected, your matchmaking will include the Teams player pool.

You’ll being matchmaking. When a player is found, you’ll be able to select your character, perks, and begin the match.