multiplayer

American  

[muhl-tee-pley-er, muhl-tahy‐] / ˈmʌl tiˌpleɪ ər, ˈmʌl taɪ‐ /

adjective

1. noting or relating to a video game, or a portion of a video game, in which more than one person plays at the same time in a shared game environment: a multiplayer experience.

   a multiplayer game;

   multiplayer mode;

   a multiplayer experience.

2. relating to or involving more than one player.

   The pitcher was traded in a multiplayer deal.

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multiplayer British  

/ ˈmʌltɪˌpleɪə /

noun

1. a mode of play involving more than one player at one time in a computer or video game

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Etymology

Origin of multiplayer

First recorded in 1945–50; multi- + player

Example Sentences

The action-adventure title was out of step with the 2026 games market dominated by shooters, sports and multiplayer.

From Barron's

Wednesday's announcement also detailed the four as-yet unnamed units: one covering shooter games like "The Division" or "Ghost Recon"; a second for multiplayer titles such as "For Honor" or "The Crew"; the third for fantasy worlds like "Might and Magic" and "Prince of Persia"; and the fourth for casual or family games like "Just Dance".

From Barron's

RAF Air Specialist Roman Davies plays Rocket League - a popular online multiplayer game - for the RAF Stormshadows team at esports tournaments.

From BBC

Ones to watch include Pokopia - a cosy take on Pokémon - and online multiplayer The Duskbloods from Elden Ring maker FromSoftware.

From BBC

Servers for the tactical multiplayer game were taken offline on Saturday and Sunday after in-game currency thought to be worth millions of pounds was distributed to players.

From BBC