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Anonymous
9 years ago

Online Split Screen Multiplayer GW2 for PS4

I have read online that there is an Online multiplayer with split screen feature for PS4  that was added as of Dec. 1st, 2016.  This is according to several 3rd person articles such as these http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2016/12/01/plants-zombies-garden-warfare-2-online-split-screen/

https://findyourinnergeek.ca/2016/12/plants-vs-zombies-garden-warfare-2-free-update-online-split-screen/

Are these articles incorrect? I am unable to access splitscreen online multiplayer and after calling the EA helpline and speaking to a representative who was also in contact with a specialist, we could not figure out how to play in split screen with multiplayer. I specifically just bought Playstation plus to play this game this evening online with splitscreen.

My game is completely up to date and I am able to access online in singleplayer mode.

Please let me know what you think.

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  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    9 years ago

    as far as i've seen on here, this update only applied to the xbox version of the game

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    9 years ago
    I'm on ps4 and u can indeed play multiplayer in split screen. It can be clunky at times, telling you the other person doesn't have the correct permissions even when they do, or occasionally you'll get the message that the player needs to be signed in to ps4 even when that player is already signed in. To combot this I close the gw2 app and restart. What exactly is Ur issue? Are you getting error messages when you try to have a second person join?
  • realitysquared's avatar
    realitysquared
    9 years ago
    You don't mention so I'll start with the basics;

    To initiate Split-Screen on the PS4 both players must have a PSN account and each of those accounts must be connected to an EA account.

    The date of birth associated with each account can affect whether or not you can connect; the game is rated for 10+ so a child with a DOB indicating they are younger than that might get blocked from access, and even older children with certain parental controls enabled could be blocked. In the event that one player in the Split- Screen duo is blocked both players will be denied access.

    If the second player does not have a PSN account or does not have an EA account then they will play as a "Guest"- a. Consequence of that is that their progress will not be saved in any way so I wouldn't advise it unless they don't mind wasting their time.

    To start Split-Screen play you need to visit the stacked pair of old-style television sets found to the right of your Dressing Room in either base- basically across the courtyard from the Multiplayer Portal.

    The primary player, the Group Leader, will need to visit there to activate Split-Screen and Player Two will need to follow the prompts and Split-Screen mode will load.
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    In Split-Screen the second player will not be able to interact with most items in the Backyard since they are basically a "visitor" so they cannot open chests, promote characters, or set decorations. They are also tethered to the Group Leader who decides what they play. The second player can access the Sticker Shop and start Flag of Power as well as pick up any Golden Gnomes found.

    If you are getting a specific error when trying to go online with Split-Screen then we'll need to know what error message you are receiving to be able to help you out.
  • pandareno1999's avatar
    pandareno1999
    Hero+
    9 years ago

    Besides what @realitysquared wrote above: 

    There seems to be an issue that pops up from time time of the player's EA account not being properly tied to their console account/gamer tag (something to do with the email account used, I believe), or with the console not being setup as the "home console."

    I'm super short on time right now, but 2-3 weeks ago I was trying to work with someone having this issue I posted two links that EA staff sent me which may be helpful.  Search through my posts and you can find it.

    I never had any issues with online split screen and second accounts, and I'm not all that savvy on the technical end of things.  I wish I could help more.

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    9 years ago

    The issue is that when we enter split screen and then attempt to enter the online portal, it disables the multiplayer feature and only allows private play. We have tried restarting the app a few times.

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    9 years ago

    I'm not around my PS4 at the moment but my best guess is that it is due to the gamer tag information or something to do with my recent purchase of renewing my online account. Should second player be signed in as guest only? or should they be signed in as another profile?

  • pandareno1999's avatar
    pandareno1999
    Hero+
    9 years ago

    They should be signed in on their own profile.  Basic rundown:  Console needs PS plus account.  Both players need PS accounts and EA accounts tied to their console accounts.  Both players log in to PS accounts.  Player 1 starts game, goes to split screen menu and activates it.  Player two presses options button.  Game restarts and both are logged in.  It sounds like you're doing everything correctly.  If this sequence isn't working then it's something like the issues I described above.

  • pandareno1999's avatar
    pandareno1999
    Hero+
    9 years ago

    I found the older thread I mentioned but unfortunately it was specific to xbox.  I recommend going through the help desk on this one.  i hope you get someone who knows what they're talking about to help you.

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