Nintendo Switch version Civilization 6 does not support online multiplayer

The Nintendo Switch version of Civilization 6 does not support online multiplayer. Playing with several people is only possible via a local network. Publisher 2K Games has not explained why online multiplayer is missing.

Reddit user WinneonSword noticed that online multiplayer isn’t among the game’s eShop specs. He hinted at the possibility that 2K games could still add online multiplayer through a day-one patch. Eurogamer asked 2K Games for confirmation in response to WinneonSword and the publisher said in a response that there will be no online multiplayer.

A spokesperson for the publisher confirms in an email that online multiplayer is missing and that it will not be added later. “Civilization 6 for Nintendo Switch includes support for local cooperative and competitive multiplayer up to four players over a wireless network. It will not get online multiplayer.”

Civilization 6 for the Nintendo Switch will be released for the console on November 16, although no European target price has yet been announced. In North America, the game costs $60.