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Is Modern Warfare 2 split screen?

Our Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 split screen guide confirms whether or not the Infinity Ward's latest FPS game has this old-school cool feature

Modern Warfare 2 split screen: A soldier from Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 wearing night vision goggles while standing in an active warzone surrounded by smoke and embers.

Are you looking to play Modern Warfare 2 split screen on PC with your pals? Many Modern Warfare 2 game modes allow you to sink your teeth into some co-operative play with a friend, including the return of the highly lauded Modern Warfare 2 Spec Ops mode. However, accessing local multiplayer via split screen is another matter entirely.

While split screen multiplayer is becoming increasingly rare due to the prevalence of online play, it’s the only real option for playing FPS games co-operatively on one PC. Thankfully, we’ve got the lowdown on the local play you can expect from Infinity Ward’s multiplayer game.

Modern Warfare 2 split screen: An operator from Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 aiming down sights during combat.

Modern Warfare 2 split screen

Unfortunately, Modern Warfare 2 split screen mode is currently unavailable on PC. Given that previous Call of Duty games don’t include split screen in their PC versions, it’s unsurprising that Modern Warfare 2 hasn’t deviated from this trend.

While split screen is available on console, it’s not a priority for PC players as far as Infinity Ward is concerned. If you’re considering joining forces with your buddies across multiple platforms, our Modern Warfare 2 crossplay guide has all the information you need.

We also have the latest news and speculation surrounding potential Modern Warfare 2 DLC, as well as the Modern Warfare 2 campaign rewards you can acquire to help stand out from the crowd. Finally, our Modern Warfare 2 settings guide can help you see if your PC can support a stable frame rate during matches. We also have a fix for the pesky Modern Warfare 2 voice service unavailable error, so you can always remain in close communication with your teammates.