Players in the same team will be able to join into matches together, while matchmaking will also be available as an option.
Meanwhile, to no one's surprise, FIFA 23 was the best-selling game of the year in the United Kingdom.
The creator of Bayonetta, Hideki Kamiya, has taken to the official PlatinumGames blog to talk about the upcoming Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon.
The theme for the third Splatfest is "What is your favorite flavor," with players able to vote for Team Spicy, Team Sweet or Team Sour.
"I can't wait to get started working with AAA developers to put exciting new experiences in players' hands," says Hannah Foell.
The next 1-5 star Tera Raid Battle event will go live on December 23, while the next 7 star event will kick off on December 30.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom drops down to second place, with Square Enix's upcoming RPG retaking the No. 1 spot.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are still on top of the physical software charts, making it four weeks in a row, with over 277,000 more units sold.
"I want to make a Bayonetta 4 and Bayonetta 5, and I intend on pitching them to the company," Kamiya says.
Shellfish Gear is also available for improving one's speed and technique, and there's also a new stadium, Urban Rooftop.
Infinity Ward's shooter also topped US charts for the month, followed by God of War Ragnarok, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and Sonic Frontiers.
Check out the announcement trailer for the newest game in the Bayonetta franchise, this time around taking us all the way to its origins.
The RPG duo sold over 310,000 physical units in Japan in its third week. Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope also debuts in the top 10.
The newest free update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe now allows players to pick specific items that will spawn in their races in VS modes and online.
"Microsoft is committed to helping bring more games to more people - however they choose to play," said Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer.
How do you add Koraidon and Miraidon to your party, and what other Legendaries await in Paldea? Find out everything here.
Mario + Rabbids series lead producer Xavier Manzanares speaks with GamingBolt about the development of Sparks of Hope, working with Nintendo, and more.
The upcoming Nintendo Switch exclusive has jumped up to the top of the charts, with Final Fantasy 16 slotting in at second place.
The new duo of Pokemon games follows up on its impressive debut with a strong second week, selling over half a million physical copies.
Nintendo's goal is always to provide "a positive experience with our games". It's currently "working on improvements" for both titles.
