Split-screen on PC

Dragon Quest Builders 2

Up to 4 players on one PC, with controllers or keyboard and mouse.

4Verified handler

Handler “DragonQuestB2” by Talos91, version 6

What works

With Nucleus Co-op, up to 4 players can play Dragon Quest Builders 2 together on one PC, each in their own part of the screen, with controllers or keyboard and mouse. The free community handler “DragonQuestB2” by Talos91 does the setup and was checked by hub moderators: version 6, updated 27 May 2023. Dragon Quest Builders 2 is a role-playing and adventure game from 2018.

Players4
ControllersSupported
Keyboard and mouseSupported
Several keyboards and miceNot supported
Hub moderatorsVerified

How to play Dragon Quest Builders 2 split screen on PC

Get Nucleus Co-op
Download Nucleus Co-op, free for Windows 10 and 11, and unzip it into its own folder, for example C:\NucleusCo-op. There is no installer.
Keep it out of Program Files, your user folder and OneDrive.
Download Nucleus Co-op
Install the Dragon Quest Builders 2 handler
In Nucleus Co-op, search the Hub for Dragon Quest Builders 2 and install its handler, or download the handler file from this page and drop it on the Nucleus window. Then show Nucleus where Dragon Quest Builders 2 is installed.
Download the handler file (.nc)
Take a seat
Each player presses a button on their own controller to join and takes a spot on the screen. Pick a layout that fits your players.
Launch and connect
Press Launch: Nucleus opens one copy of Dragon Quest Builders 2 per player and lays the windows out on your screen. Then link them in game, usually one player hosts a LAN or online session and the others join it. The handler notes say how.

What you need

A Windows 10 or 11 PC
Nucleus Co-op runs on Windows only. System requirements
Dragon Quest Builders 2 for Windows
Installed on that PC. Nucleus starts every player's window from that one install.
Nucleus Co-op, free
With .NET Framework 4.7.2 or later and the Visual C++ 2015–2022 runtimes (x86 and x64). Download
Something to play with
One controller per player; one player can use the keyboard and mouse. Controllers
A PC that can run 4 copies
Each player runs their own copy of Dragon Quest Builders 2, so the PC carries several times the usual load. Lower the graphics settings if it struggles. Performance tips
A multiplayer mode
Nucleus links the windows through the game's own LAN or online mode; the handler takes care of it.

Handler notes

READ the handler notes in the UI carefully. Tested and working in latest legit Steam version. Lower graphic settings to improve performance.

Authors and Contributors of this handler: Talos91 from the Split Screen Dreams Discord

About Dragon Quest Builders 2

Dragon Quest Builders 2 is a block-building role-playing game with a charming campaign and a robust multiplayer building mode that supports up to four players online. Create your customized character, team-up with your fearless friend Malroth, gather the skills required to become a full-fledged builder, and combat the Children of Hargon, a vile cult that worships destruction! Then, take your builder online and join your friends to collaborate and create something truly magnificent. Don’t let the name fool you, despite the 2, this is a completely standalone experience featuring new characters, an expansive world, unlimited building combinations, and a storyline that’s sure to satisfy longtime fans and newcomers alike!

Summary from IGDB

Dragon Quest Builders 2 screenshots

Version history

v6Current
cursor fix when using gamepads.
27 May 2023VerifiedDownload (2.1 KB)
v5
scaling UI option, res and focus fixes.
26 May 2023VerifiedDownload (1.8 KB)
v4
aspect ratio fix support for more monitor resolutions.
9 May 2022VerifiedDownload (2.0 KB)
v3
Updated for latest steam version
27 May 2021VerifiedDownload (1.7 KB)