A survey in November 2023 found that the most typical gaming partner among male U.S. teens who played two-player gaming sessions with friends or family were offline friends. More than four in ten teen boys stated that friends they knew offline were their typical gaming partner during these types of games. Additionally, 41 percent of responding teen girls said the same.
Typical online two-player video gaming session partners of teenagers in the United States as of November 2023, by gender
during two-player gaming sessions with friends/family
Method of interview
Online panel
Supplementary notes
Original question: "When you typically play online with someone you know, who are they?"
Type of Play Single-Player: Playing alone, not interacting with others. Two-Player: Gaming with one other individual, which may include elements of competition or cooperation. Multiplayer: Playing within a group setting with more than two participants, encompassing both competitive and cooperative dynamics.
Relationship with Play Partner(s) Friend(s)/Family: Includes gaming with known individuals such as friends, family members, or acquaintances, regardless of whether they were initially met online. Stranger(s): Involves playing with individuals who are not previously known to the player, often paired through in-game matching systems.
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