You cannot play We Were Here Tomorrow in local split screen. It is a two-player online co-op adventure, with each player using their own view on a supported system. Connecting two controllers to one PC or console does not create a couch co-op mode.
If you want to play together in the same home, plan an online session using two supported systems. Those can be Windows PCs running the Steam version, PlayStation 5 consoles, or Xbox Series X|S consoles. Crossplay means they do not have to be the same platform.
The setup you need instead
| Planned setup | Suitable for Tomorrow |
|---|---|
| Two controllers, one console, one shared screen | No local split-screen mode |
| Two controllers, one PC, one shared screen | No local split-screen mode |
| Two supported systems playing online | The intended two-player setup |
| Two different supported platforms playing online | Supported through crossplay |
| One person playing alone | No single-player mode |
The key distinction is between where you sit and how the game connects. Two players can sit in the same room while using separate systems, but the game still runs as online co-op. Physical proximity does not turn it into local multiplayer.
Arrange game access for both people as well as the hardware. Tomorrow did not offer a launch Friend's Pass, so one purchase should not be treated as permission for a second non-owner to join free.
Why each player has a separate view
Tomorrow's puzzles are asymmetric: the Explorers often see different places, clues, or tools. You describe your own view and combine it with the information your partner has. Neither person is meant to receive every clue directly through their own screen.
This makes speaking part of solving the puzzle. A partner may need a precise description of a shape or device rather than simply following an action on a shared display. If both people are new to this style of game, expect to spend time agreeing on clear descriptions.
The absence of split screen fits that information separation. It also means that promotional footage showing both perspectives does not establish a playable split-screen feature. A video can present two players' views together while the actual game still requires two systems.
Two controllers on one system do not provide local split screen.
Playing in the same room
Set each player up with a separate supported device and a usable screen. Check that each person can launch the game and connect online before settling in. Your systems may be on different supported platforms because crossplay is available from launch.
Both people need a way to communicate. The PC requirements specifically list working PC-compatible microphones and internet access for both players. Do not assume that a gamepad also resolves the microphone requirement, or that being next to each other removes the game's online requirements.
If you prefer preserving the puzzle's information gap, position your screens so you describe clues rather than looking directly at the other player's view. That is a play-style choice, not a hidden technical requirement. The important practical requirement is that you each have your own running game and can communicate reliably.
Console requirements still apply
The PS5 version requires PlayStation Plus for online play. The Xbox console listing also requires an online multiplayer subscription. These requirements still matter when the other person is in the same house, because the session is online.
Do not purchase the game expecting an offline alternative when a subscription expires or internet access is unavailable. The confirmed mode is two-player online co-op, without a single-player or local split-screen replacement.
The supported console versions are PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. References to other We Were Here games on other devices should not be treated as confirmation that Tomorrow has the same platform list.
Before buying it for a couch session
First count supported systems rather than controllers. If you have only one suitable PC or console, you do not have the confirmed setup for two-player Tomorrow. If you have two, check each player's game access, online access, and microphone setup.
You do not need to buy the older games first. Tomorrow is standalone, so both newcomers can start here once the two-player setup is ready. A returning player and a newcomer can also team up; a shared series history is not a substitute for the second system, and it is not a requirement for using one.