Can you play with 2 controllers on Cuphead?

Yes, you can play Cuphead with 2 controllers, allowing for local co-op gameplay where two players can control Cuphead and/or his brother Mugman to fight through several levels and boss fights. To get started in Cuphead co-op, simply connect two controllers, load up the game, and press any button on the second controller to have Mugman appear.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. How do you play 2 player on Cuphead with 2 controllers? To get started in Cuphead co-op, simply connect two controllers, load up the game, and press any button on the second controller to have Mugman appear.
2. Can you play Cuphead at 2 players with 2 keyboards? Cuphead does not have native support for two players on keyboard, so you will need to use at least one controller or emulate one using UCR.
3. How many players can play Cuphead together? In the game, up to two players control Cuphead and/or his brother Mugman to fight through several levels and boss fights; the game does not have a rigid narrative structure.

Controller and Joycon Configuration

4. Can you play Cuphead with 2 Joycons? Both players can use any of the console’s Joycon configurations, provided you have enough Joycons to go around.
5. Do you need 2 joy cons for 2 players? No, if you bought more joy cons you would have more people, it’s set up out of the box to allow two people to play assuming the game you bought is multi-player.
6. Do you need 4 Joycons for 2 players? Essentially it’s just the game requires two sticks (one for camera and one for movement control), only need one pro controller, the other player can use both joy cons.

Gameplay and Difficulty

7. Is Cuphead 2 player mode harder? Co-op play is probably harder in the long run, the bosses do get some more health, but the real issue is that a second player adds to the screen clutter and can tempt you to prioritize saving each other over beating the level, which usually just results in both players dying faster.
8. Is Cuphead harder solo or coop? Coop is way harder, you also have to factor in learning the fights, however health is doubled so learning a fight makes it harder just to push to the new phase.

Game Information and Features

9. Is Cuphead a co-op switch? The all-cartoon Magical Wondergame, play as Cuphead or Mugman (in single player or local co-op) as you traverse strange worlds, acquire new weapons, learn powerful super moves, and discover hidden secrets while you try to pay your debt back to the devil.
10. Can Cuphead be played with Joycons? What “Cuphead” excels at on the Switch, though, is its ability to be played like a multiplayer game anywhere you go with the console’s tabletop mode.
11. Is Cuphead local co op? Two players take on the Devil’s adversaries as either Mugman or Cuphead in local co-op.

System and Hardware

12. How many players is Cuphead on switch? In the game, up to two players control Cuphead and/or his brother Mugman to fight through several levels and boss fights; the game does not have a rigid narrative structure.
13. Can I use 2 Joycons on Switch? Regardless of controller type (Joy-Con, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, etc.), you can pair up to eight controllers with your Nintendo Switch console simultaneously.

Game Purchase and DLC

14. Is Cuphead DLC free? You need to have Cuphead purchased and installed to play the new bosses and levels, the base game is $19.99 at full price and the DLC is a mere $7.99.
15. How do you set up a 2 player Cuphead? To get started in Cuphead co-op, simply connect two controllers, load up the game, and press any button on the second controller to have Mugman appear, you can also play with a keyboard and one controller if you wish, though sometimes you have to disconnect the controller in the menu for it to register.