Mage Arena Multiplayer Guide: Everything You Need to Know

🎮 How Many People Can Play Mage Arena?

Solo

1 Player

Classic single-player campaign

Co-op

2-4 Players

Team up for campaign & raids

PvP Arena

2-8 Players

Competitive battles

Horde Mode

1-4 Players

Endless wave survival

🌐 Crossplay Support

Platform	Steam	PS5	Xbox
Steam	✅	✅	✅
PS5	✅	✅	❌
Xbox	✅	❌	✅

Note: PS5 and Xbox cannot play together due to platform restrictions

All Multiplayer Modes Explained

Campaign Co-op (2-4 Players)

Drop-in/drop-out anytime
Difficulty scales with player count
Shared loot system with smart distribution
Host saves progress for all players
All cutscenes skippable after first player watches

PvP Arena Modes

Deathmatch (2-8 players)

First to 20 kills wins

Team Battle (4v4)

Best of 5 rounds

Capture the Flag (3v3)

First to 3 captures

King of the Hill (2-6)

Control the zone for 3 minutes

Raid Bosses (4 Players Required)

Weekly rotating bosses
Exclusive legendary loot
Role requirements: Tank, Healer, 2x DPS
Voice chat highly recommended

🔍 Find Your Team

Quick Match

Average wait time: 2-3 minutes

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How to Set Up Multiplayer

From main menu, select "Multiplayer"
Choose "Host Game"
Select game mode and map
Set privacy: Public, Friends Only, or Invite Only
Share room code with friends (6-digit code)
Wait for players to join (or start with bots)

Best Team Compositions

The Classic (Balanced)

🛡️ Tank: Excalibur + Shield Wall
💚 Healer: Holy Light + Restoration
🔥 DPS 1: Fireball + Dark Blast
❄️ DPS 2: Frost Nova + Thunder Strike

Great for beginners, covers all situations

The Glass Cannon (High Risk/Reward)

🌑 4x Dark Blast users
Strategy: Burst damage before enemies react
Required: Perfect timing & coordination

Speedrun meta for experienced teams

The Fortress (Defensive)

🛡️ 2x Tanks with Excalibur
💚 1x Dedicated Healer
☠️ 1x Poison Cloud (area denial)

Best for Horde Mode high waves

Multiplayer FAQ

Do I need PS Plus or Xbox Live Gold?

Yes, console players need active subscriptions for online multiplayer. Steam players only need an internet connection.

Can I play split-screen local co-op?

Yes! 2-player split-screen is available on all platforms. Simply connect a second controller and press Start.

Is there skill-based matchmaking?

Yes, PvP uses an ELO system. Co-op matches based on highest player's level.

Can I transfer my character between platforms?

Cross-progression is supported between Steam and Xbox. PS5 saves are isolated.

What's the max level difference for co-op?

No restrictions! Higher level players are scaled down to match the host's progress.