How does one start local/split screen mode?
Hi there, I've looked for it in game. I've googled it. For the life of me, I can't figure out how to start local/split screen mode for this game. I'd appreciate your help. Cheers.
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You can only play local split-screen on some devices.
If you are on PC or Nintendo Switch, unfortunately this is not possible to do.
Although, if you are on Xbox or PS4, you can have another player join with a second controller by holding down the X button on Xbox or the Square button on PS4 with the second controller.
Hi there, I've just tried it again. I used the button of the 2nd controller to activate the 2nd player (PS5). After this it prompted me to enter the EA login data. I did and again got a message that it does not work.
Anything else I can try?
P.S. I did manage to enter the EA data for the 1st player but for the 2nd player it just does not accept the login data. When I use the exact same login data on my PC, within a browser, it works every time.
@toriancarconn1 What happens if you use the second player's account as the first player, or in other words, what happens if you sign in to the game normally as the second player's account, and then sign in as the first player's account in split-screen?
You could also try restarting your console, and ensure that the second account is linked to a PlayStation username.
Hi,
I've tried it and unfortunately I get the same result. I'm attaching a screenshot of the error message here. This is the message I receive after I enter the login data.
It does not matter if the account with which I'm having issues is the 1st or the 2nd player within Plants vs. Zombies.
I tried the same thing on FIFA 22 and get the same result! My account works. The account of a family member does not. Does one need to somehow connect the particular PS5 user to the corresponding EA user account?
Why does the login data work within a browser, on my PC, but not on PS5?
This is so frustrating.
- @toriancarconn1 Correct, each EA account must be linked to a PS5. For example, for each EA account you use on the PlayStation, you must link it to a PS Username. If this has not been done, then you will not be able to log in with these EA accounts. Only a single EA account can be linked to a PS Username, so pick carefully.
Follow this link for further assistance of how to link accounts, or how to check if you have linked an account: https://help.ea.com/en-us/help/account/link-your-console-accounts.
If this issue persists after all of these steps, you could open a case with EA regarding this issue. If so, follow this shortcut link: https://help.ea.com/plants-vs-zombies/plants-vs-zombies-battle-for-neighborville/.
Regarding ..."and ensure that the second account is linked to a PlayStation username.": how exatly do I test this out?
I tested restarting PS5 but it did not help. This second part of your sentence might lead to sth. Not sure.
