Managing Players

An important aspect of any local multiplayer game is handling players joining and leaving. The Local Multiplayer module provides multiple methods to manage players during gameplay.

Adding Players

You can add Local Players through two main methods:

Visual Scripting

Use the Add Local Player instruction to:

• Spawn a new player with custom settings
• Override the default player prefab
• Control exact spawn timing and location

Local Player Manager

Configure the Local Player Manager component's Join Behavior to:

• Join when any button is pressed
• Join when a specific input action is triggered
• Join manually through instructions

Join Configuration

Review the Component documentation to learn more about configuring join behaviors and restrictions.

Removing Players

Player removal is handled through visual scripting:

Visual Scripting

Use the Remove Local Player instruction to:

• Remove a specific player
• Clean up associated resources
• Handle player disconnection logic

Resource Cleanup

Always use the Remove Local Player instruction to properly clean up player resources. Don't destroy player objects directly.