From multi- + player.

• IPA: /ˌmʌl.tiˈpleɪ.əɹ/
  • (RP) IPA: [ˌmɐɫtiˈpl̥eɪ̯ə]
  • (America) IPA: [ˌmʌɫtiˈpl̥eɪ̯ɚ]

multiplayer (not comparable)

1. (games) Requiring or allowing multiple (or more than the usual two) players to play simultaneously

• French: multijoueur
• German: Mehrspieler-
• Italian: multigiocatore
• Portuguese: multijogador, multijogadora
• Spanish: multijugador

multiplayer

1. (games, uncountable) The feature of a video game where multiple human players play simultaneously.

   I just heard that the game will have multiplayer when it comes out!

2. (in the plural) Video game players who play multiplayer games.
   • 2006, David Gibson, Clark Aldrich, Marc Prensky, Games and Simulations in Online Learning: Research and Development, page 375:

     The audio suggestions just mentioned would be advantageous when pairs are working together at a computer or multiplayers are collaborating or competing in online educational games and simulations.

   • 2020, Bella Chan, Noah to Haru, page 13:

     After dinner, Isaac brought out his portable gaming console for multiplayers, and he and I began our car racing battle while the others unpacked and brought out the Japanese futons, duvets, and pillows.

• singleplayer
• solitaire

• French: multijoueur
• German: Mehrspieler
• Italian: multigiocatore
• Portuguese: multijogador
• Spanish: multijugador