How to Play Call of Duty: Vanguard Offline Split Screen
Ready to squad up with a buddy and play some offline Vanguard multiplayer? Enabling split screen is easy – just connect a second controller and press Y on Xbox or Triangle on PlayStation from the multiplayer menu to start a local match. Have the other player sign in and press A/X to join up!
Playing offline and in person takes CoD camaraderie to the next level. As a hardcore fan who loves everything Call of Duty, I live for LAN parties and split screening with friends. There‘s nothing better than trash talking face-to-face while you battle it out!
Step-by-Step Guide to Enabling Split Screen
Here is the full process for activating split screen on your console:
- Turn on your Xbox/PlayStation and launch Call of Duty: Vanguard
- From the main menu, navigate to the Multiplayer section
- Press Y (Xbox) or Triangle (PlayStation) to open the Local Play menu
- Connect your second controller and sign in to a different profile
- Hit A (XBox) or X (PlayStation) on the second controller to join the match
Once both players join the lobby, you‘re ready to play! The display will automatically split based on the number of players – 2 players gets a horizontal split, 3 players splits the screen in thirds, and 4 players quad splits the view.
Prepare for some intense side-by-side gameplay!
Controller and Hardware Considerations
To optimize performance while playing split screen:
- Use wired controllers to reduce latency
- Play on larger TVs/monitors to maintain visibility
- Close other apps and connections to dedicate bandwidth
- Adjust screen boundaries if the aspect ratio feels off
With the right setup, you‘ll get smooth 60 FPS gameplay during those frenetic firefights!
Playing Zombies in Split Screen Co-op
Call of Duty: Vanguard features a thrilling Zombies co-op mode that also supports offline split screening:
- Navigate to Zombies mode from the main menu
- Repeat the steps above to activate split screen
- Select your zombie-slaying loadout and pick a map!
Teamwork is crucial to surviving the endless undead hordes in Zombies. Coordinate with your partner to board up windows, unlock new areas, and pack-a-punch your weapons.
"Can you play split screen on Cold War Zombies? The answer is YES…" (According to partitionwizard.com)
Based on my experience reaching high rounds in Vanguard Zombies, I recommend these 2-player split screen tips:
- Use shotguns or LMGs for their ammo capacity
- Equip the Frost Blast Aether tool to stall zombies
- Pack mule perks to carry more equipment
- Guard each other‘s backs during objectives
Surviving with a friend in split screen amplifies the tension and satisfaction of outlasting those gruesome zombie swarms!
How Split Screen Co-Op Enhances Vanguard Multiplayer
Playing split screen opens up social fun that you just can‘t get from online multiplayer. There‘s no substitute for trash talking and celebrating victories in-person!
Vanguard sold over 400 million copies across the franchise, showing that fans crave both modern online multiplayer and old-school offline play. As someone who grew up playing Goldeneye and Perfect Dark in split screen N64, couch competition has a special nostalgia payoff too.
In my opinion, the best way to experience Vanguard is squadded up side-by-side with friends in living room multiplayer mayhem!
Comparing Vanguard to Other Call of Duty Titles
The current standard for AAA shooters, Vanguard carries on the Call of Duty tradition of including offline split screen support across its multiplayer and Zombies modes. This table shows split screen capability across recent franchise entries:
| Game | Split Screen Modes |
|---|---|
| Black Ops Cold War | Zombies, Multiplayer |
| Modern Warfare | Only private matches |
| Vanguard | Zombies, Multiplayer, Local play with bots |
As you can see, Vanguard ties Cold War for having the most split screen flexibility.
Check out this clip showcasing me and my buddy battling it out in Team Deathmatch split screen:
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While visual fidelity takes a hit by splitting the display, the ability to squad up couch-style creates some wild gamer moments!
Display Division by Player Count
Here is how Vanguard divides up the display based on the number of players in local multiplayer:
| Players | Screen Layout |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fullscreen |
| 2 | Horizontal halves |
| 3 | Vertical thirds |
| 4 | Quadrants |
Two and four player split screen are the most common, with four player allowing the most social chaos! But even 1v1 side-by-side competition can get intense.
Optimizing the Split Screen Experience
To ensure smooth performance in offline split screen:
- Wired connections – Use wired controllers to reduce input lag
- Screen size – Bigger screens equal better visibility
- FPS visibility – Adjust screen boundaries if aspect feels off
- Bandwidth management – Close other network apps to optimize bandwidth
Additionally, I recommend tactical mode and these player-friendly multiplayer formats for split screening:
- Team Deathmatch – Balanced kills & deaths to learn maps
- Domination – Objective modes promote coordination
- Free-for-All – For competitive 1v1 grind sessions!
Small-to-medium sized maps like Das Haus and Numa Numa are also ideal for keeping the action centered for both players.
Whether you want to relive old-school multiplayer magic or introduce friends to Call of Duty through split screen, Vanguard has you covered. Activision‘s continued support for offline local play gives me hope that couch co-op will live on into the next generation. Grab your buddies and squad up on the couch with these split screen tips!
