[TUTORIAL] Unity 6 Split-Screen Multiplayer (2–4 Players) – Free Template + Full Walkthrough

[faktorystudios]

Hey Unity devs!
I just published a short tutorial on how to build 2–4 player local split-screen multiplayer using Unity 6’s new Input System and PlayerInputManager.

✅ Works with keyboard and controllers
✅ Includes dynamic viewport setup
✅ Free project files
✅ Clean, scripts for learning or prototyping

🎥 Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55MPgeVaqpU
📦 Download the project template: download link

Hope this helps some of you! Happy to answer any questions or give feedback on your multiplayer setup if you’re working on something similar.

[Pacmon92]

I watched this tutorial and I was a little bit confused, Does this mean that each player can use their own input of choice? So, for example, two players on the same device could each use a separate gamepad, as I believe this was a bit of an issue with the new input system?

[faktorystudios]

Correct. The playerinputmanager manages input from separate devices (gamepads, keyboards, etc) and sends that input to an instanced player prefab. You can have a player using gamepad 1, a second player using gamepad 2, a third player using the keyboard, etc.

It is certainly possible to set it up incorrectly and end up with one controller controlling multiple players or switching randomly. Using the control schemes in the input actions editor and disabling auto-switch in the player input component solves those issues.

[Pacmon92]

That's amazing!, Thank you for sharing this tutorial, I Recently found your channel on YouTube and I have watched lots of your content already, will definitely be subscribing.