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Does MW3 multiplayer have splitscreen?

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Published: Nov 9, 2023 12:56 pm

Modern Warfare 3‘s online multiplayer is a key part of the FPS title, but many fans also enjoy local action. Is it possible to play MW3 in splitscreen, and if so, how can you go about it?

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Splitscreen is an ageless mechanic that many Call of Duty games have employed. With modes like Spec Ops and Zombies, experiencing these thrilling modes with someone sitting next to you is just so different from the intense rigors of online play.

With the odd exception, practically every CoD entry has incorporated splitscreen functionality. Has MW3 deviated from the norm, or is a splitscreen, shoot ’em up session still possible?

Is splitscreen in MW3?

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Yes, Modern Warfare 3 does include splitscreen. However, it’s not universal across all of the FPS title’s various modes.

At this moment in time, only online makes use of splitscreen. This means that you will not be able to activate this for either Zombies or Warzone. The former will be the sore point for many who just want to enjoy a casual undead massacre together.

How to play splitscreen in MW3 multiplayer

If you are looking to enable splitscreen in CoD MW3, then you will both need to have an online membership before anything else, such as PlayStation Plus on PS4 and PS5.

It’s not really difficult to start splitscreen, but here are some quick steps to follow anyway:

  1. Head to the Call of Duty lobby menu.
  2. Grab a second controller and turn it on.
  3. With the second controller, use it to sign into your account.
  4. Now, just press the required button on your platform and a second player should now be active.
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Andy is a Game Guides Writer at Dot Esports with a host of experience working at Dexerto, Twinfinite, Keengamer, and more. He's about as passionate a gamer as you're likely to find and spreads that love across a ton of different titles, but will also talk everything football, golf, and wrestling! Be sure to follow his thoughts and ramblings over at @AndyHighton8 on Twitter.