How to play don t Starve Together Switch

Don’t Starve Together launches on the Nintendo of America eShop beginning April 12 for $14.99usd and a 60% discount for owners of the original Don’t Starve on Nintendo Switch until April 26th.

Don’t Starve Together will launch on a version of the game from July 2021, just after the Webber refresh and before the Waterlogged update. (It takes a while to get a game on a new platform). 

We will be updating Don’t Starve Together on the Nintendo Switch within the next few weeks to a more recent version of the game and from that point on we will be keeping the game updated together with our other console versions.

Don’t Starve Together: Nintendo Switch Edition FAQ

Here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions about Don’t Starve Together on the Nintendo Switch.

GENERAL

Do I need to own Don't Starve to play Don't Starve Together?
Don't Starve Together on Nintendo Switch is a stand-alone multiplayer expansion to Don't Starve: Nintendo Switch Edition. This means that Don’t Starve Together is a separate game from Don’t Starve, and you are not required to own one to play the other. 

How many players can join/play on a server? 
We are supporting four-player client hosted servers.

How do I kick/ban players from my hosted server?
In Gameplay, pressing the [R3] button will bring up the Server menu and then the host needs to select "Player Listing", which will bring up a listing of all of the players in the server, along with buttons to allow them to "Kick" or "Ban" each of the individual players.

Do I need a Nintendo Switch Online membership to play online?
Yes, you will need an active Nintendo Switch Online membership to play online with others. If you do not have a Nintendo Switch Online membership account, you can still play the game in offline mode, though without access to your skins, items, etc.

Is crossplay with other platforms available?
At this time, there is no cross-platform play for Don’t Starve Together on any platforms. 

Can I access my purchased/unlocked skins or items when in portable mode?
Yes you will be able to access your items/skins, as long as you are connected to the internet, and logged into your Nintendo Switch Online membership account while playing in portable mode. 

Playing without an internet connection puts the game into “Offline mode”, where items/skins will not be available.

When I buy skins on my Nintendo Switch Online account, are other accounts able to access the items/skins on my console?
In-app purchases are account-bound and are not accessible on, nor tradable to other accounts.

SPLIT SCREEN

Do both players on split screen require a Nintendo Switch Online membership?
If both players wish to play the split-screen game online with other people, they will both need a Nintendo Switch Online account.

Can I play split screen without a Nintendo Switch Online membership?
Yes, the game can be played split-screen in Offline mode.

How do we play in split screen?
Players will need to have 2 controllers configured via the “Controllers” option in the Switch Home Menu. Player 1 then needs to start up the game and advance to the Main Menu. On the Main Menu, Player 2 presses the corresponding button on their controller [+] to join, and then they can play together split-screen in either online or offline worlds.

OTHER

How do I manage my Klei Account on Nintendo Switch?
Head over to accounts.klei.com and use the same Nintendo account that you use to play Don't Starve Together. 

Can I stream or make videos of Don’t Starve Together on Nintendo Switch?
You sure can! We're pretty relaxed when it comes to YouTube and Streaming (Twitch, etc.) permissions. That being said, it would be super cool if things linked to the game page on the eShop but it's not mandatory.

  You will find more info about YouTube and Streaming video stuff in our player creation guidelines.

I found a bug in Don’t Starve Together on Nintendo Switch, can you fix it?
If you think you've found a bug in Don't Starve Together, you should head over to our Bug Tracker and see if anyone else has had an issue like your own. If yes, add to the discussion! If you can't find your issue, add a new one and we'll take a look at it as soon as we can.
 

Can you play multiplayer don't starve together on switch?

Don't Starve Together is the standalone multiplayer expansion of the uncompromising wilderness survival game, Don't Starve. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Gather resources to craft items and structures that match your survival style.

How do you properly play don't starve together?

Don't Starve Together Guide & Tips For Beginners!.
Explore The Perimeter and Set Up A Base..
Enemies And Obstacles To Look Out For..
Collect and Create Resources..
What To Eat To Stay Alive..
Don't Let Your Sanity Drop..
Find Gold..
Crafting And Gathering Necessary Items..
Prepare For Winter..