How to Play Black Ops 1 Zombies in Split Screen on PC: A Better Experience

While consoles like the PS3 and Xbox 360 offer native support, they are limited by the hardware of their era. The PC version, when modded for split screen, provides several key upgrades:

Recommendation: If you own the game on Steam, simply plug in two controllers and the option should appear in the menu. For the smoothest performance and custom FOV/FPS options, consider using the Plutonium mod project.

Who Is This For?

| You’ll love it if… | You’ll hate it if… | |-------------------|---------------------| | You already own the game on PC | You expect a console-like plug-and-play menu | | You want classic Zombies with a friend on one PC | You need 4 players locally | | You’re okay with a 5-minute setup | You want separate progress for both players |

Nucleus Co-op works by launching multiple instances of the game and "snapping" them into a split-screen layout on your monitor.

Step 1: Fix the Black Bars and Aspect Ratio

One of the biggest complaints about BO1 split screen on PC is the aspect ratio. Often, the game forces a vertical split screen with black bars on the sides, making your view narrow and claustrophobic.

To start a local game: