split-screen multiplayer isn't planned. LAN multiplayer, I don't think is specifically promised or ruled out. CA did release screenshot from a LAN game, and spoke about how fun it was to all be in the same room. So I would expect, even if it isn't in this update, CA knows it would be a great addition to the game. https://twitter.com/ConcernedApe/status/952711544256700416 If you look at the first couple replies to that tweet, a user asks "Is it only LAN, or also online multiplayer?." CA replies "Also online" (implying Online & LAN)