How many players can compete at once in Pac-Man 99? Up to 99 players can compete simultaneously.
Pac-Man 99 launched for Nintendo Switch Online on April 7, 2021, turning the familiar maze game into a battle royale. Each match can contain 99 players: the player sees their own maze while competing against 98 opponents. The goal is to survive as other players are eliminated until one remains.
The central twist is interference. Eating ghosts sends Jammer Pac-Man enemies to opponents, slowing them down and making their mazes more dangerous. Players can select targets directly or use targeting options based on attacks, knockouts, or opponents who are close to elimination. The design builds on the competitive format previously used by Tetris 99.
The number is a maximum rather than a promise that every match always has a full human field. The game’s name refers to the 99-player battle format, while offline modes and downloadable content provided alternatives to online competition. Nintendo and Bandai Namco discontinued its online service on October 8, 2023, although some purchased offline content remained playable.