The Ultimate Guide to Call of Duty Party Sizes
As an avid Call of Duty gamer and content creator, one of the most common questions I see is "what is the max party size?" As a hardcore fan since the early days of COD4, I‘ve put countless hours into these games across console and PC, so I‘m here to give the definitive, in-depth answer!
The max party size supported in standard public Call of Duty multiplayer matches is 6 players. This allows full teams of 6 to play together in competitive modes like Team Deathmatch, Search and Destroy, Domination, and Hardpoint.
However, in private custom matches, some COD titles allow for bigger parties up to 8, 12, or even 20 players depending on the game. But for matchmaking and ranked play, 6 is the limit.
Below I‘ll provide a detailed breakdown of party sizes in all recent COD games, including some hidden gems that offer bigger teams!
A Breakdown of Party Sizes in Major Call of Duty Games
Here‘s an in-depth look at max party sizes across modern Call of Duty titles:
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019)
| Public Multiplayer Modes | 6 players |
| Private Matches | Up to 12 players |
Modern Warfare allows a standard 6 player party for all online public matches like TDM. But when setting up private custom games, you can fill lobbies with up to 12 players for some hilariously fun large-scale battles!
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
| Public Multiplayer Modes | 6 players |
| Private Matches | Up to 12 players |
Cold War has a consistent 6 player limit for ranked multiplayer and modes like League Play. But custom games offer the same 12 player capacity as Modern Warfare for private matches between friends or communities.
Call of Duty: Vanguard
| Public Multiplayer Modes | 6 players |
| "Arms Race" Custom Mode | Up to 12 players per team (24 total) |
Vanguard sticks to 6 players for all online battles. But there is one exceptional custom mode called Arms Race that supports up to 12 on each team for 24 total players in the lobby – which is complete chaos!
Call of Duty: Warzone
| Battle Royale Quads | 4 players per squad (150 players per match) |
The Warzone Battle Royale allows a max of 4 players to squad up together. Each match supports 150 players total, so get your trio ready to compete!
Call of Duty: Mobile
| Public Multiplayer Matches | Up to 5 players in ranked |
| Battle Royale | Up to 120 players |
On Android and iOS, COD: Mobile offers 5 player parties for multiplayer modes. And newly added Warzone mobile matches allow a crazy 120 players just like the full console and PC versions!
That covers all the latest titles – as you can see, 6 players is consistent for competitive multiplayer, while Warzone and custom matches give some flexibility to play with larger teams.
Party Size Trends and Expectations for Future Call of Duty Games
Analyzing the party size patterns across recent franchise entries, I expect future COD games will stick to the standard limits:
- 6 players – For all core online public multiplayer modes
- 4 players – Battle Royale squad sizes staying consistent
- Up to 12 players – Private/custom match capabilities
There‘s also a chance we could see the newly introduced mobile 120 player Warzone mode integrated into future console and PC releases. With Call of Duty continuing to dominate sales year after year, I anticipate online infrastructure and hardware improving over time to support larger match sizes.
It comes down to server capacity and ensuring smooth gameplay. But the parties are only getting bigger – which is great news for friends who wanna squad up together!
Party Up with the COD Community!
Hopefully this guide gives you the party size intel needed to play your favorite Call of Duty titles with more friends. Grouping up is where these games truly shine.
So rally your regular crew or meet new comrades in online communities. There‘s never been more options to build awesome COD parties!
Whether it‘s casually grinding camo challenges or competing in sweaty League Play matches, playing as a coordinated squad is extremely rewarding. And often the key to glorious victory!
Let me know which game has been your favorite to party up in down below! I‘m always down to connect with fellow fans.
And stay tuned here for more meta guides plus breaking news on the latest Call of Duty announcements!
