The Division 2 is known for its co-op gameplay; in fact, it’s one of the selling points of the game. However, a frequently asked question is whether or not The Division 2 offers split-screen or local co-op. After all, what’s more fun than playing a game with a friend from the comfort of your couch.
Below we’ll tell you everything there is to know about The Division 2 split-screen capabilities and whether or not local co-op is possible.
Does The Division 2 have split-screen local co-op?
The original The Division lacks split-screen or local co-op and only features online multiplayer. This seems to be a trait shared by other “games as a service” titles, and split-screen, in general, is becoming a rare feature in games. The ability to play local co-op is something fans want, but it seems like something developers have let fall by the wayside for one reason or another.
The Division 2 does not allow you to play split-screen local co-op. Like its predecessor, multiplayer is wholly online, and there’s no way for two players to enjoy the game at the same time on the same console. With The Division 2, this is somewhat understandable. The large open-world means that basically, two separate instances of the game would have to run at the same time, or players would have to stay a certain amount of distance from the host.
The PS4 and Xbox One would probably not be capable of running two instances of The Division 2 with enough performance or fidelity to allow the game to be enjoyable. Even high-end gaming PCs would likely have issues doing so at anything above the lowest settings. Unlike games that seem to omit split-screen for no good reason, it actually makes sense that this title doesn’t include the feature seeing as technical issues would likely make it a mess.
Division 2 Apocalypse Travel Guide
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A Tourist's Guide of Gaming's Post-Apocalyptic Settings
It finally happened. The bombs went off. The zombies took over. The flood waters overtook the city. Valve released Half-Life 3. Whatever the case, you want to make the most out of your post-apocalyptic travel. In honor of The Division 2, we're taking to the skies and touring gaming's most luxurious wastelands. -
Enslaved: Odyssey to the West
Treat yourself to a luxurious overgrown wonderland of ruined buildings. Spy the warbots in the distance, but avoid their nasty claws and howling maws. Just grab some EMP devices and holograms and grapple to a prime sunbathing spot. No one will bother you up there. -
Far Cry New Dawn
Pristine Hope County was spared by the atomic blasts, which is great news for the end days traveler. Marvel at the intricate and colorful graffiti left by the local "Highwaymen." Enjoy the death races at the arena! Just keep your helmet on and lay low, you probably don't want to be a participant. -
Horizon Zero Dawn
From the newest dawn to Zero Dawn. Arrive in All-Mother's Embrace and sample local cuisine from the Nora tribe. Venture out towards Meridian on safari, snapping pictures of all the robotic wildlife. Just remember, steer clear of the Tallnecks. They can crush anything underfoot without warning. -
Metro Exodus
The Russian countryside is just as luxuriously gray as any other post-apocalypse. Find a local faction to call your own and scavenge for food from your new rivals. Or, hop on the train and journey towards the unknown as you battle mutants alongside this Artyom fellow. -
MotorStorm: Apocalypse
What's better than wandering through ruined buildings and chatting it up with starving locals? Zooming past them on your retrofitted motorbike! Race with other thrillseekers on the roads of civilization's end, avoid sinkholes, and deathtraps on your way to the assuredly dented golden trophy. -
Fallout: New Vegas
Roll the dice on New Vegas, the greatest little set of casinos in the Wasteland. Stay in the Lucky 38 and be Mr. House's special guest, or take your chances across the street at the Ultra-Luxe. Just don't try the steak unless you have a strong stomach. -
Mad Max
Drive the Magnum Opus out to the Plains of Silence for a luxurious desert vacation. Come for the delicious cans of Dinki-Di Meat and Veggies, stay for the parades of raider caravans gathering in the distance. Bring a sawed-off shotgun along for extra fun. -
Rage
Do you want to see the pink of end times Hope County but you need a few more superpowers on your stay? Saddle up to Wellspring and take in the world of Rage. Just sit down at Mick's Garage and get set up with your own Outlander racing vehicle. -
State of Decay
For a little extra with your end times, you'll always want to add the Zombies option. Perfect for groups or those with teamwork in their veins, Trumbull Valley offers plenty of opportunities for scavenging and exploring. Make new friends, rescue your old ones, and make a new home before the Breakdown. -
Wasteland
If you're looking for that rustic smell, only the classics will do. Jet over to Needles and take your time with turn-based combat and cozy graphics that only a classic PC franchise can provide. See the origins of your favorite vacation spot in this atomic blast from the past.
