Metroid Prime Federation Force 3DS: Multiplayer Guide

Quick Answer

To play Metroid Prime: Federation Force with others, form a squad of up to four players via local or online connection, then coordinate roles and communication to complete objective-based missions or jump into Blast Ball.

How to Set Up and Play Multiplayer

1. Choose Local or Online Play: From the main menu, select 'Multiplayer.' Choose 'Local' if all players are in the same room with their own Nintendo 3DS systems and a copy of the game. Choose 'Online' to play with friends or strangers over the internet. Check that all players have a stable internet connection for online play; local play has no lag but requires everyone to be physically together.
2. Create or Join a Squad: One player selects 'Create Squad' to host. Others select 'Join Squad' and can search for nearby hosts (local) or friends/random rooms (online). The host can set a password to keep the squad private. If joining a public online squad, expect players of any skill level. Use a password if you want to play only with friends.
3. Pick Your Mech and Loadout: Before each mission, choose your Mech suit and equip mods that affect abilities like speed, shields, or weapon damage. Coordinate with your squad to cover different roles—for example, one player focuses on heavy weapons while another supports with healing mods. Avoid all picking the same loadout; a balanced team handles enemy waves and objectives more efficiently.
4. Communicate Objectives and Revives: During a mission, use the in-game ping system or external voice chat to call out enemy positions, objective locations, and when you need a revive. When a teammate goes down, prioritize reviving them quickly to keep the squad at full strength. If you are playing online without voice chat, use the ping system frequently. A common mistake is ignoring downed teammates, which can lead to mission failure.
5. Try Blast Ball for a Break: Between missions, select 'Blast Ball' from the multiplayer menu. This is a 3v3 or 4v4 soccer-like game where you use your Mech to score goals. It is a fun, low-stakes way to practice movement and teamwork. Blast Ball does not affect mission progress, so use it as a warm-up or cooldown. Do not get too competitive—it is meant to be lighthearted.

Product Facts

• Metroid Prime: Federation Force 3DS: Join a four-player local or online squad in this co-operative sci-fi shooter set in the Metroid universe. You need at least one other player to experience the core co-op missions, and up to four for the full squad.