Can You Play 4 Players on COD Infinite Warfare?
As a hardcore COD fan excited for Infinite Warfare, one of my first questions was – can I squad up with my 3 best gaming buddies?
The answer is: yes, you can play with up to 4 players in Infinite Warfare‘s online multiplayer and Zombies co-op! However, there‘s no 4 player support for local split-screen.
Let‘s dive into the specifics across different modes:
Online Multiplayer Supports 18 Players Max
Infinite Warfare‘s online multiplayer allows for massive matches with up to 18 players competing head-to-head! This is great news for fans of large-scale, chaotic COD battles.
While you can‘t crowd 4 people around one TV, you can still squad up online or form two teams of 9 players. That should satisfy even the most hardcore clans and friend groups itching for action.
Here‘s a visual breakdown of Infinite Warfare‘s max online player counts across platforms:
| Platform | Online Players Supported |
|---|---|
| Xbox One/PS4 | 18 players max |
| PC | 18 players max |
So gather your 3 closest COD crewmates and jump into epic 18 player matches!
Local Split-Screen Limited to 2 Players
This is where Infinite Warfare falls short for fans of classic, couch co-op COD.
The game only supports 2 player split-screen for local multiplayer matches:
Two‘s company, but where‘s the rest of my squad?
However, Infinity Ward offered a smart compromise – those 2 local players can join an online match for a total of 4 players even in split-screen mode.
So while you can‘t technically play with 4 people huddled around one TV, you can still squad up with 3 buddies by going online.
For players like myself who love trash talking friends sitting next to me, this limitation is disappointing. But enabling online play for local split-screen players was a clever solution by the developers!
Zombies Goes All Out With 4 Player Co-Op
Where Infinite Warfare delivers for squad play is the beloved Zombies co-op mode!
Zombies supports a full 4 players whether you play online or local LAN:
Room for one more! Zombies lets all your friends join in.
I‘ve already had a blast teaming up with friends against hordes of the undead. Having four survivors battle it out back-to-back truly takes the camaraderie and intensity to the next level!
So if you and your trio of COD pals are itching for some co-op action, jump into Infinite Warfare‘s Zombies as a squad. Just be warned – you might end up bonding a little too much when fending off waves of zombies!
Behind the Scenes: Evolution of Split-Screen Support
As a long-time COD gamer, I can‘t help but notice the steady decline of 4 player local multiplayer over the course of the franchise. Back in the glory days of MW2 and Black Ops, we took 4 player split-screen for granted!
But over the years, here‘s how that support has eroded:
| Game | 4 Player Split-Screen? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Call of Duty 2 | Yes | Good old days! |
| Black Ops | Yes | Peak local multiplayer |
| MW3 | Yes | Four remains the standard |
| Black Ops 2 | Yes | Still hanging on |
| Ghosts | No | First time it‘s removed |
| Advanced Warfare | No | The trend continues |
| Black Ops 3 | Yes | Triumphant return! |
| Infinite Warfare | No | Almost fully removed |
Like most veteran COD fans, I wish this beloved feature could have remained. There was just something special about having your whole squad right there on the couch trash talking and high-fiving together.
But the reality is online connectivity has taken priority, with developers investing more into bigger and better online matches rather than maintaining local, split-screen stability.
While I‘m bummed the days of 4 player split-screen seem gone, I‘m grateful Infinity Ward still kept Zombies co-op fully intact. It just might inspire more gamers to value in-person camaraderie!
Tips for Playing 4 Player Online
If you still want to live out your squad gaming dreams, here are my top tips for playing with 4 people online:
- Zombies is your best bet – Have all 4 friends join the same online Zombies match for co-op fun
- Coordinate entering matchmaking – Time joining matchmaking simultaneously to get placed together
- Party up through your console – Form an Xbox Live or PSN party to stay chatting together
- Pick complementary roles – Assign player roles like sniper, rusher, support for team tactics
At the end of the day, Call of Duty is at its best when you feel like you‘ve got friends by your side – whether on the couch or online. So squad up however you can!
Let me know if you have any other questions about playing with friends in Infinite Warfare. Happy gaming!
