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Local Player

Local Players are a fundamental feature of the Local Multiplayer module, enabling Game Creator 2 Characters to function in a local multiplayer environment.

Prerequisites

Before working with Local Players, ensure you understand how Characters work in Game Creator 2.

Setup

A Local Player requires two components:

  • The Character component (from Game Creator 2)
  • The Local Player component

Adding these components to a GameObject enables multiplayer character control and interaction.

Key Features

Local Directional Movement

  • Character movement control tailored for multiplayer
  • Input handling per player instance
  • Split-screen aware movement systems

Screen Center Local Interaction

  • First-person interaction support in split-screen environments
  • Per-player interaction handling
  • Screen-space awareness for split views

Shared User Interface Navigation

  • Multiple players can interact with the same canvas
  • Input management for UI elements
  • Split-screen UI coordination

Technical Details

Local Player extends Unity's Player Input, providing seamless integration with the Input System package.

For detailed configuration instructions, see: