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YouTube has expanded its Playables feature, allowing users to play games with friends in real-time. Initially launched in late 2023, Playables offered a collection of free games available through the YouTube app and on the web. After a period of limited testing, the feature became accessible to users in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia earlier this year.
Now, YouTube is testing a new multiplayer option for select games. The platform has started offering multiplayer support with two games: Ludo Club and Magic Tiles 3. Users can play these games against others on both desktop and mobile devices.
According to YouTube, the multiplayer mode enables real-time gameplay with other users, with plans to extend the feature to more titles in the future. Also read: PlayStation turns 30: How to claim free game gift and more YouTube Playables: How Multiplayer Works In a recent blog post , YouTube shared details about the new multiplayer feature, stating, "We're beginning to test a new multiplayer feature for a few select games on YouTube Playables." The feature currently supports Ludo Club, a board game, and Magic Tiles 3, a music rhythm game.
The Ludo Club game offers the option to play with friends or random users, and includes a basic chat function with emojis and pre-configured messages. The multiplayer mode for Magic Tiles 3 has not been fully launched, so it remains unclear whether it will have similar features. Also read: GTA Online: Agents of Sabotage now live with new heists, features, and underground operations to Los Santos YouTube has been steadily growing its Playables library, which now includes over 130 titles across various genres such as Action, Arcade, Brain & Puzzle, Trivia & Word, Racing, Simulation, and Sports.
Unlike Netflix Games, YouTube Playables does not require a YouTube Premium subscription, making it available to all users. Also read: PS Plus Extra and Premium December 2024: Exciting games like God of War Ragnarok and Resident Evil 4 to hit soon How to Access YouTube Playables To try the multiplayer feature, simply visit the YouTube app or website, select Playables under the Explore tab, and start playing. The service is free and does not require any additional subscriptions.
In addition to Playables, Google is rolling out other updates, including new features for the Play Store, Google Chat, and Google Photos, further enhancing user experience across its platforms..
