I was confused since there's no split screen TV like in GW2. They made it more simple actually, so simple until Zombies got confused, Brainzzz :P 1. Start with account that purchased BfN (Battle for Neighborville). 2. Take another controller, power it on and select 2nd account (doesn't need to buy BfN, but cannot be guest account) 3. Press the SQUARE button on 2nd controller. For Xbox, it would be different button but same concept. 4. Split screen started, you can play together now. I recorded short video below (step 2 doesn't show here): Hope that helps. @EA_David If you can pin it on top, it would helps others since this's one of the most popular question. Thanks.

@Aliflower01I'm afraid I'm a poor technically challenged mum as well, but I'm Xbox (a lot of the previous instructions relate to Playstation I think) & play split-screen occasionally with my son as well, so I'll do my best! 🤣I'm assuming you have a primary account as an adult which is linked to your Xbox Live / Live Gold account & that your daughter has a linked family account (or possibly the other way round, I guess).If the second account has never played online games before (& if I remember right, Minecraft can be played both on & offline with two people), you probably need to start by checking the account is set up to play online games. Log into the profile & select Privacy Settings. I'm not 100% sure whether "Child Defaults" allows it or not - we use the "Custom" option, so I can't double-check the options.Within Child Defaults or ESPECIALLY if going in through Custom, you will want to go through EVERY menu option to double-check your daughter's acc is set up however securely you want, regarding what she can access & what people can see etc, but the menu option "Communication & Multiplayer" is the one you need to check for whether they can play online - it should be on "Allow".Assuming that's ok, the primary account needs be signed into Xbox and to load the game. Go all the way into the game, then turn the second controller on & hold X (the blue X not the Xbox X) to join. It can be a bit slow, but should join ok at this point.Let us know if that works for you - fingers crossed!!!(Edit: wording)

Hey @Aliflower01 Do you mind creating a new post here about the issue, and I'll take a look? https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues/bd-p/pvz-battle-neighborville-tech-issues-en Thank you 🙂 - iluminate

@ToastedSarnie No problem, thanks for tagging! 😇

2nd account can't be guess account. It should be regular PS/Xbox account that register as EA account as well. To play as multiplayer, PS-Plus/XBoxLive account must make PS4/XBox as their primary PS4/XBOX so all accounts in that console can get benefit of PS Plus (can play multiplayer).https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxigmI4UVNgFor me:1. 1st Account has PS4 Plus and make my PS4 as primary account. (see youtube above).2. 2nd Account bought BfN (digital version) but doesn't have PS Plus.3. 2nd Account can play multiplayer since 1st Account make my PS4 as primary account (step 1)4. Only 2nd Account can start BfN.5. Follow the procedure above to start split screen with 2nd account, both accounts can play multiplayer.

[Old Report] How to start split screen

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adamchan85
6 years ago
It’s easier but doesn’t work for a number of users. Error message when trying to join co op.
asukojo
6 years ago
Is the 2nd account fully working before in GW2 ? (not guest account)
What is the error?
adamchan85
6 years ago
@asukojo Yeah second account is a proper account with PSN and worked with GW2.

I’ve mentioned it in the Bugs forum and someone else had same issue, but wanted to see if anyone else has found a solution.

Issue maybe linked to Co Op account speaking to Rux as that led to freezing and now unable to rejoin. Just mentions about group being full. However when checking it isn’t the case.
Matar_707
6 years ago
So I guess the split screen is not like GW2, where you went to the tv to the left of character change and made it split screen with a Xbox guest account? I had fun playing with my son as a guest in the backyard just goofing off. I take it you can’t do that in this game anymore? To my understanding with our buying another Xbox live account or something? Thanks in advance.
asukojo
6 years ago
2nd account can't be guess account. It should be regular PS/Xbox account that register as EA account as well.
To play as multiplayer, PS-Plus/XBoxLive account must make PS4/XBox as their primary PS4/XBOX
so all accounts in that console can get benefit of PS Plus (can play multiplayer).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxigmI4UVNg
For me:
1. 1st Account has PS4 Plus and make my PS4 as primary account. (see youtube above).
2. 2nd Account bought BfN (digital version) but doesn't have PS Plus.
3. 2nd Account can play multiplayer since 1st Account make my PS4 as primary account (step 1)
4. Only 2nd Account can start BfN.
5. Follow the procedure above to start split screen with 2nd account, both accounts can play multiplayer.
Matar_707
6 years ago
Thanks! I got it to work. I ended up making another Xbox live account for my son to play on. I had like 18 ping but the game runs terribly laggy in split screen it’s honestly not worth playing together. I tried to reload the world with just AI in the giddy park, zombie hq and Dave’s castle but it makes the game crash. I thought it might run better if it didn’t have all the other people in it. I hope it can run smoother because I really had fun playing in the backyard with my son on gw2 and never had playability issues.
pandareno1999
Hero+
6 years ago
@asukojo wrote:

1. 1st Account has PS4 Plus and make my PS4 as primary account. (see youtube above).

2. 2nd Account bought BfN (digital version) but doesn't have PS Plus.

3. 2nd Account can play multiplayer since 1st Account make my PS4 as primary account (step 1)

4. Only 2nd Account can start BfN.

Hi buddy -

I find it weird that only your kid's account can start the game. I think you should have bought it on your own primary account. All of the accounts on both of my playstations can start up the game and play by themselves. Both copies were bought (well, one was gotten via redeeming a code, but same difference) on the primary PS account for that console. If you look into game sharing on PS, you might be able to open the game on your own account as well. I know very little about that, but I know it's a thing.

I initiate split screen by inviting my daughter from the social menu, but the square button method does seem more streamlined.
newbebop
6 years ago
This needs to be said by a stuffy sunflower doll so new players know it's a feature.
duaduaki
6 years ago
@asukojo How can I deselect the guest account if I accidentally set it up earlier?
spIash_damage
6 years ago
@duaduaki wrote:
@asukojoHow can I deselect the guest account if I accidentally set it up earlier?
Log out of PSN with the guest account and back in with desired account? Maybe I misunderstood.
I think @asukojo is back to other games already. 😢