How does four-player co-op work in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?

For the first time in the Pokémon series, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will feature a truly open world. In addition, multiplayer is no longer limited to trading and battling, but you can explore this world together. This may leave you wondering how a four-player co-op works in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Four-player co-op in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet explained

In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, you can play with up to three friends. You can battle, trade, and now explore the world in co-op. This means you can explore the various locations within the new Paldea region, discover Pokémon, and more together.

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How to start a multiplayer adventure in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

To play with other Trainers, you'll need to get in touch with them. You'll use the Poké Portal feature to engage in co-op play. To join three other friends, head to Union Circle and start playing together. You can connect with them in two ways:

• Use the Nintendo Switch system's local wireless
• Connect with players via the internet

What to do in multiplayer mode in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Playing Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet with friends opens up many new possibilities. When you go to Union Circle, you'll be able to:

• Defeat Tera Pokémon in Tera Raid Battles
• Trade Pokémon with other players
• Face wild Pokémon
• Discover together the vast Paldea region
• Play through the main stories
• Hang out with friends and show each other your Pokémon.

Can all players go separate ways?

Not many details are known about how co-op will work in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet yet, but the second trailer shows all four trainers together with their Pokémon and their splitting up. This seems to imply that players will be able to go their separate ways and not have to stay in proximity to one another.

If this is true, it leaves the question of how far apart players can get from one another without disconnecting. As the launch day approaches, the Pokémon Company will likely reveal more information about this feature.

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