Couch PVP launches 11 local multiplayer modes

Couch PVP launched on Steam on August 18, 2026. The split-screen arena shooter supports two to eight local players across 11 short modes with mid-match joining.

Couch PVP: confirmed details

Modes include team battles, King of the Hill, football, Sticky Bomb, Juggernaut, Paintball, Heist, Infection and cooperative zombie waves. Ten maps carry events such as trains, tides, rockets or charging bulls. Aim assist is adjustable per player, and Remote Play Together extends one local copy to online friends. The official store listing credits Homelaser as developer and publisher.

What changed for players

Per-player assistance can keep a newcomer competitive without changing controls for the rest of the room. Map events disrupt a stable lead, while one-sentence mode explanations and instant rematches reduce downtime when a group rotates between 11 different rule sets.

Availability and lasting context

Couch PVP is listed as a released product rather than an Early Access build. Patches may still change performance, balance and interface details after launch. The confirmed release supports Windows and Linux. This report describes only features documented in the official listing at publication time. Store availability and supported languages can vary by region, while pricing, online services and later updates should be checked on the live store page.

This report separates features released on the stated date from later patches and community expectations. Balance values and platform support can change, but the documented release history remains the same.

Sources: primary release notes or official records. Factual claims were checked against these records; interpretation is our own.

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