If you’re a Legend of Zelda fan, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is the perfect title for you. Taking the hack-and-slash gameplay of Dynasty Warriors, you’ll fight hordes of enemies and take them out in style with Zonai weapons and familiar and new characters from Tears of the Kingdom.

One of the best features from past Hyrule Warriors game is co-op multiplayer, where you and a friend can play split-screen locally. The feature does make a return for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, but how do you unlock it in the game? Well, we’ve tested it out and have the answer, as well as the types of multiplayer available.

When can I play multiplayer in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment?

Unfortunately, you won’t be able to play co-op in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment until after Chapter 1 ends. The chapter lasts three missions, ending with Where Ancient Wisdom Sleeps. Once the mission is completed, you’ll be able to get local multiplayer and play with a friend, with the first mission available for co-op being Raging Sands. It’s important to note that Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment only supports up to two players.

How can I play multiplayer in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment?

There are a few ways to have a second player join your playthrough of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. The first and simplest way is to do local split-screen. To initiate, push down on the right joystick and enter Two-Player Mode. A menu with four different options will appear, and you’ll be prompted to have another controller join.

As for the other modes, there’s Gameshare (Nintendo Switch 2), Gameshare (Nintendo Switch 1), and Gamechat Gameshare. If you have two Nintendo Switch 2 devices or one of each Nintendo Switch, one player can play on their own screen instead of doing splitscreen. Same with Gamechat, where others can watch you play.

For more on this Legend of Zelda spin-off, here’s how long it takes to beat Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.