Split screen also with a friend online
Me and my girlfriend are trying to play with my brother online. We are split screening and he is stand alone. We have tried various ways of trying to play all together and with major frustration we ha...
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I believe split screen is for local multiplayer only. You can't play online-multiplayer while in split screen.
For all three of you to play would require 3 consoles, 3 games and 3 subscriptions to the online service of the console.
http://www.pvzgw2.com/news/essential-information-faq
... Or if you prefer to play with friends locally, you can play with or against a friend in split screen across every mode on Xbox One and PS4. That’s right – from the comfort of your own couch you and a friend can enjoy every mode of the game in split screen against AI, and even play on opposing sides. You will be able to play co-operatively with a friend online, but it will not be split screen.
(...)All local play features (solo play and local split screen), can be experienced with an internet connection only. If you want to jump online to play with friends you will require Xbox Live Gold or PS+.
