Co-op setup
The Missing Tail Split-Screen: Couch Co-op Explained
The Missing Tail supports local split-screen co-op. See how the two-view presentation works in official footage and what hardware details remain unannounced.
Answer first
The current answer
Yes. Local split-screen co-op is a confirmed feature. Official screenshots show the screen divided vertically so each player can move and look independently while staying in the same shared adventure.
- Local co-op
- Confirmed
- Presentation
- Two simultaneous views
- Players
- Two
- Controller details
- Final guidance pending
How the split view is used
The released screenshots use a vertical split for village exploration and traversal. One cat can be on a tree branch while the other moves a barrel below, which makes independent cameras useful instead of forcing both players into a single shared frame.
The same format lets each player read their own interaction prompts and observe a different side of a co-op puzzle. The developer has not yet published display options, divider settings, field-of-view controls, or performance targets.
Couch setup checklist
- Use a display large enough for two equal views and sit close enough to read prompts.
- Prepare two compatible input devices; exact keyboard-and-controller combinations are not documented yet.
- Set audio so both players can hear cues from either side of the scene.
- If you are sensitive to camera motion, wait for the final accessibility and camera settings list before buying.
Split-screen versus Remote Play Together
| Mode | Where players are | How the game runs |
|---|---|---|
| Local split-screen | In the same room | One system renders both views |
| Steam Remote Play Together | Can be in different locations | The host streams the same local-style session |
Common questions
Quick answers
Can we play on one TV?
Yes. The official site confirms local split-screen on one screen.
Is the split horizontal or vertical?
Current official screenshots show a vertical split; final display options are not listed.
Can we remove the divider?
No shared-camera or divider setting has been announced.
Sources
Primary pages used for the facts above. Links open the publisher's page.
Keep planning your co-op run
The Missing Tail is built for two players. Local play uses split-screen, Steam lists online co-op through Remote Play Together, and the official FAQ says one copy is enough on Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox.
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No. The official FAQ says one copy is enough for both players on Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox. On Steam, Remote Play Together supplies the known online invitation route; console guest-access details are not public yet.
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Online co-op is listed on Steam, with Remote Play Together as the named PC route. The game is built around two players. The public console material does not yet explain its online invitation system.
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