EA Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville is a huge draw when it comes to its online multiplayer. (The single-player content isn't too poor, either.) That said, some would prefer to play together locally, as the game supports two-player local co-op.
So how can we participate in this? Well, there are a few steps to go through, but they're usually easy no matter what platform you're playing on. Let's describe what you need to do!
Plants Vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville - How to Play Split-Screen Co-Op
Get started with Co-Op
First, local split-screen co-op mode is not supported for PC. This might annoy some gamers, but EA has made it clear that this feature will be exclusive to Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
Still with us? Okay. The next step is to find the mode. Enter the menu, then have someone connect a second PlayStation 4 or Xbox One controller. Once done, they must hold the square button or the X button, respectively, to activate the second player.
Now there is a catch. The second player must have a separate profile to be able to sign in, either on Xbox One or PlayStation 4. The reason for this is that the first player is already signed in with the default account and the second can't browse as guest. They need their profile.
Luckily, this should be fairly easy to do from the main system menu. You don't need a lot of information. Just set up the profile, connect your friend and voila!
Then what?
Once you've set up this profile, you should be good to go. The only issue we saw with Battle for Neighbor in this regard is when there is a message for “no space in group”. It's a temporary oversight. Once you have created the second account for your friend or guest, this message should disappear and you should be set up. So jump into the mode of your choice, and it will begin!
You can choose from a variety of modes to take on your friend, so be sure to look around and see what works for you. Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville is a kid-friendly and parent-friendly game, making it the perfect family experience no matter which side you choose. It's fun for friends who love shooters too!
Enjoy it and make sure you have a good teammate!
Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville will be released on October 18 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.
