Witchbrook can be played solo or in online co-op with up to three friends, so four players in total. The stores do not list local co-op: Nintendo states one player per console, and Chucklefish does not mention local or split-screen co-op anywhere. The game launches on 28 January 2027 according to Chucklefish as of 12 November 2026. Below you will find what you need for online play on each platform, where crossplay stands and what changes in co-op compared with playing alone.
How many players: online up to four
The official site and Steam say the same thing: you can play Witchbrook on your own or bring up to three friends along in online co-op. That makes four players per world at most. Chucklefish has not announced any other multiplayer mode.
What do you actually do together? According to Steam and the official site, you can build up your witch business, decorate your cottages, practise spells or race on broomsticks. The foundation is the same as in solo play: studying at Witchbrook College, taking on jobs for the people of Mossport and building relationships. For the bigger picture, read what Witchbrook is.
Local co-op and split-screen: what the stores list
Going by what the stores show today, you cannot play Witchbrook together on one console. For both the Switch and the Switch 2 version, Nintendo lists “Single system (1), Online (1–4)”. One console means one player; more players means playing over the internet.
Chucklefish does not mention local co-op or split-screen anywhere, and the Steam page has no split-screen category for the game. The studio has not announced plans to add it. If you were hoping for couch co-op on one screen, do not count on it as of 12 November 2026.
What each platform requires
On consoles, online co-op needs the platform’s paid online subscription. On PC via Steam, no subscription is listed.
| Platform | What the store lists for online play |
|---|---|
| PC (Steam) | online co-op up to 4, no subscription listed |
| Nintendo Switch / Switch 2 | Nintendo Switch Online, online 1–4 players |
| PlayStation 5 | PS Plus, up to 4 online players |
| Xbox One / Series X|S | Game Pass Essential, Premium or Ultimate |
The PlayStation Store puts it plainly: “PS Plus required for online play, supports up to 4 online players”. On Xbox consoles, any of the three listed Game Pass tiers covers online play. Our Game Pass tiers guide explains how they differ.
One thing to keep apart: Chucklefish says Witchbrook will be on Xbox Game Pass from day one, but the press release does not name the tier. The fact that Essential covers online play does not mean the game will be in the Essential catalogue. For the PC specs and the console versions, see our system requirements guide.
Crossplay: confirmed vs not confirmed
As of 12 November 2026, Chucklefish has not announced crossplay between Steam, PS5, Switch and Xbox. There is nothing about it on the official site, in the FAQ or in the press releases, so treat it as unconfirmed.
The only cross-device feature you can actually point to is the Xbox Store listing. It shows Xbox cross-platform multiplayer, Xbox cross-platform co-op and cross-generation play between Xbox One and Xbox Series. Those are Xbox ecosystem features. They do not confirm crossplay with Steam, PlayStation or Switch.
The same goes for carrying your save between platforms: cross-save has not been announced. If your friends are on a different platform from you, wait for an official word from Chucklefish before you buy. The launch date and pricing status are covered in our release date guide.
What changes in co-op: cottages, furniture and dating
Chucklefish’s dev blogs describe a few things that only exist in multiplayer or work differently there.
Cottages for your friends
In multiplayer, the land around the host’s cottage grows to fit extra cottages for the other players. The studio mentions a water mill, a glass conservatory and a cottage built into the rock. They unlock based on the number of players in the game and are slightly smaller than the host’s cottage.
Decorating together
During online play, your friends can move furniture around and change the layout. Chucklefish says there are more than 600 pieces of furniture with colour variants, so there is plenty to argue about.
Dating with several players
There are 11 characters you can date. In multiplayer, each player can date one character. Two players can pursue the same character, but only until one of them starts going steady. If you want to know how co-op compares with another well-known life-sim, read Witchbrook vs Stardew.
Chucklefish has not yet explained how guest progress works, what guests take back to their own game or how you invite friends from the menu. We will add it once it is official.
Join our Discord to find other players for your Witchbrook coven before launch. The GamersTogether Discord is the place to team up for online co-op.
FAQ
Up to four. Witchbrook supports online co-op where you bring up to three friends along. You can also play solo.
The stores do not list it. Nintendo states one player per console, and Chucklefish does not mention local co-op anywhere. Steam has no split-screen category for the game.
Crossplay between Steam, PS5, Switch and Xbox is not confirmed as of 12 November 2026. The Xbox Store only lists play across Xbox platforms and between Xbox One and Xbox Series.
On consoles, yes: Nintendo Switch Online on Switch, PS Plus on PS5 and Game Pass Essential, Premium or Ultimate on Xbox. Steam does not list a subscription.
Both can pursue the same character, but only until one of them starts going steady. In multiplayer, each player dates one character.
Information verified on 12 November 2026. We will update this guide once regional prices are announced and after launch, especially for crossplay and local co-op. More guides are in our Witchbrook hub.