Here’s the short version: Battlefield 6 does not offer local split‑screen on any platform. There’s no built‑in couch co‑op for campaign or multiplayer, and there’s no toggle to enable two players on one console or PC.
Battlefield 6 split‑screen status
Battlefield 6 ships without split‑screen. That applies to:
- PS5 — no 2‑player local split‑screen
- Xbox Series X|S — no 2‑player local split‑screen
- PC — no 2‑player local split‑screen
Clips that look like “split‑screen” on video platforms are creator multi‑camera layouts (two separate devices/accounts), not a native game feature.
Why Battlefield 6 doesn’t include split‑screen
Battlefield prioritizes large‑scale multiplayer: 64–128 players, wide sightlines, heavy vehicles, and destructible spaces. Running two full player views on the same hardware would hit performance, UI readability, and rendering budgets hard. The series also hasn’t included split‑screen in recent entries, and the current engine and interface are designed around online squads rather than local co‑op.
How to play cooperatively in Battlefield 6
You can still team up effectively without sharing a screen:
- Create a party with friends on your platform and join the same server and mode.
- Form a squad in team‑based modes to spawn on each other and share objectives.
- Use in‑game voice chat or party chat to coordinate roles (assault, support, engineer) and vehicles.
If you’re in the same room, two consoles/PCs on one TV or two displays is the closest functional alternative to split‑screen today.
What about offline bots or local co‑op?
Players frequently ask for offline or local options with bots for casual couch play. Battlefield 6 does not include native local split‑screen with bots, and there’s no in‑game menu path to enable local co‑op. Community requests for a “couch” mode are common, but there’s no announced plan to add it.
Quick reference: split‑screen and co‑op features
| Feature | Available in BF6 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Local split‑screen (couch co‑op) | No | No built‑in 2‑player on one device across PS5, Xbox, or PC. |
| Local split‑screen campaign | No | No campaign co‑op on a single screen. |
| Online squads with friends | Yes | Invite friends, create a squad, spawn on squadmates, use voice chat. |
| Offline/local bots with split‑screen | No | Frequently requested, not supported. |
| Two devices in same room | Yes (workaround) | Use two consoles/PCs; join the same squad/server to play side‑by‑side. |
If you want the feel of couch co‑op today, the practical route is two devices on one network with squad play. Otherwise, expect Battlefield 6 to remain an online‑first experience without a native split‑screen option.
