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Level Up Your Gaming Experience with YouTube’s New Multiplayer Mode
YouTube is diving into the world of multiplayer mini-games, offering users a fun and interactive way to engage with the platform beyond watching videos. The video giant has started testing a new multiplayer feature under its growing collection of lightweight, free games called “Playables.” Currently, games like Ludo Club and Magic Tiles 3 support multiplayer mode, allowing users to challenge friends or other players in real-time.
“We’re beginning to test a new multiplayer feature for a few select games on YouTube Playables. Multiplayer on Playables lets you play games in real-time with other users,” YouTube shared in a recent statement.
For about a year now, YouTube has been experimenting with mini-games on its app and website, gradually expanding its catalog of free, accessible games. This May, the platform made the Playables collection available to all users, after initially restricting access to premium members. Since then, the game selection has grown, with over 130 games now available across categories like Action, Arcade, Brain & Puzzle, Trivia & Word, Racing, Simulation, and Sports.
Looks like YouTube's just silently launched playable games (for YouTube Premium users only) 👀
It's integrated surprisingly smoothly, but…do we really need yet another type of content in our feeds? pic.twitter.com/uWVtIXuUMa
— Arun Maini (@Mrwhosetheboss) March 14, 2024
YouTube isn’t the only platform embracing gaming to boost user engagement. Streaming services like Netflix and even LinkedIn have introduced games as a way to keep users on their platforms for longer periods, offering more than just movies and posts.
With the introduction of multiplayer functionality, YouTube’s Playables could be the next big thing for social gaming. Users can expect even more games to be added in the future, along with exciting new features that turn their YouTube experience into something more interactive.
