Split-screen on PC

Salt 2: Shores of Gold

Up to 6 players on one PC, with controllers.

6Verified handler

Handler “Salt 2: Shores of Gold” by birden, version 2

P4+2 more players

What works

With Nucleus Co-op, up to 6 players can play Salt 2: Shores of Gold together on one PC, each in their own part of the screen, with controllers. The free community handler “Salt 2: Shores of Gold” by birden does the setup and was checked by hub moderators: version 2, updated 18 Feb 2026. Salt 2: Shores of Gold is an adventure and indie game from 2025.

Players6
ControllersSupported
Keyboard and mouseNot supported
Several keyboards and miceNot supported
Hub moderatorsVerified

How to play Salt 2: Shores of Gold 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 Salt 2: Shores of Gold handler
In Nucleus Co-op, search the Hub for Salt 2: Shores of Gold and install its handler, or download the handler file from this page and drop it on the Nucleus window. Then show Nucleus where Salt 2: Shores of Gold 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 Salt 2: Shores of Gold 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
Salt 2: Shores of Gold 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: Xbox, PlayStation or generic pads. Controllers
A PC that can run 6 copies
Each player runs their own copy of Salt 2: Shores of Gold, 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

BEFORE EXITING ALL PLAYERS NEED TO SAVE IN THE MENU.

If you get a path is too long error at the start, you will need to remove the game from Nucleus and try to reduce the path (copy/paste the game to the root of any drive) and add it again using the new path.

Recommended that you add custom resolutions to all your monitors from your AMD/Nvidia/Intel panel (for example if you are using a monitor resolution of 1920x1080 add custom resolutions like 1920x540, 960x1080, 960x540, etc.).

About Salt 2: Shores of Gold

Salt 2 is a pirate-themed open world adventure focused on exploration, crafting, and survival. Play solo or with up to 5 friends, sailing the sea with your ship as a mobile base. Discover islands full of quests, towns, caves, and secrets. Level up, craft gear, hunt, fish, and customize your ship.

Summary from IGDB