Yes, but only on the couch. Barbie Rewind supports 2 players locally on one screen, and it has no online multiplayer: the PlayStation Store lists it as “Offline play only” with 2 players, and Microsoft’s listing shows 2-player local co-op.
So you can hand a second controller to a sibling, a friend or your kid, but you cannot join a friend’s game over the internet on consoles. Below is what each official store confirms, where two players fit in the collection, and the one way to play it with a friend who is somewhere else.
What Each Store Listing Says
Barbie Rewind is a collection of classic Barbie games plus a new DreamHouse decorating mode, developed by Digital Eclipse and published by Atari. Its store listings went up ahead of the November 12, 2026 launch, and they agree:
| Store | Multiplayer listed |
|---|---|
| PlayStation Store | “Offline play only,” 2 players |
| Microsoft Store (Xbox) | Single player, local co-op for 2, local multiplayer for 2, shared and split screen |
| Steam | Single-player, multi-player, co-op, shared and split screen co-op, Remote Play Together |
| Nintendo eShop | Listing not live when we checked in early November |
None of the official listings mentions online play, online co-op or crossplay, and Atari’s own page describes the game as “cozy and creative” and “for the whole family” without any online features.
Where Two Players Come In
Atari and Digital Eclipse have not published which of the classic games support a second player. The best clue is in Atari’s own store screenshots: one shows a split-screen snowboarding race between Barbie and Christie, with each racer on her own half of the screen. With a named racer on each half, that looks like a two-player mode from one of the original games, carried over into the collection.
Until Atari details it game by game, expect the second controller to matter in some of the classic games rather than all of them. Our list of every game in Barbie Rewind has all of them with their original consoles.
The DreamHouse mode is described as a solo experience in every official description: Barbie calls “you” with quests, and “you” decorate her house. Nothing official mentions a second decorator.
How to Play With Two Players
The second player needs their own controller on the same system:
- PS5 and PS4: connect a second controller and sign in a second user or guest.
- Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One: turn on a second controller and pick a profile or guest.
- Switch and Switch 2: a pair of Joy-Con can be split between two players, or use a second controller.
- PC: Steam lists full controller support, so plug in two controllers before you launch.
Because the multiplayer is shared screen, there is no extra cost for the second player: one copy covers both.
Playing With a Friend Who Is Not on Your Couch
There is one official route, and it is on PC. The Steam page lists Remote Play Together, Valve’s feature that streams a local multiplayer game to friends over the internet. According to Valve’s Remote Play page, only the host needs to own the game, and the friend joins from their own Steam account as if they were sitting next to you.
On consoles there is no online mode in the game itself. The PlayStation listing does mention Remote Play, but that is Sony’s feature for streaming your own console to another device, such as a PlayStation Portal or a phone, not a way for a second player to join.
Who This Suits
Two-player local play makes Barbie Rewind a good pick for a parent and child, or two friends who grew up on these games, sharing one console. It is not a party game for a big group, and it is not something you can play with an online friend on PlayStation, Xbox or Switch.
If you want more to play side by side, our best Switch 2 co-op games and best co-op PS5 games lists cover couch and online picks, and Digital Eclipse’s earlier Toy Story Retro Roundup is another family-friendly classic collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barbie Rewind multiplayer? Yes, for 2 players locally on one screen. It has no online multiplayer.
Does Barbie Rewind have online co-op? No. The PlayStation Store lists it as offline play only, and no official listing mentions online play.
How many players can play Barbie Rewind? Up to 2, on the same system with a controller each.
Is there crossplay? No. With no online mode, there is nothing to cross between platforms.
Can I play Barbie Rewind with a friend online on PC? Yes, through Steam Remote Play Together, which the Steam page lists. Only the host needs to own the game.
Is the DreamHouse mode two-player? Nothing official says so. Every description of it is written for one player decorating with Barbie.