Playing Resident Evil 5 in split-screen on PC with a keyboard and controller setup is possible through a specific in-game method or third-party mods, depending on your game version. While Capcom officially removed split-screen from the Steam version, recent updates and community tools have restored this functionality. Native In-Game Method (v1.2.0 or later)
: Ensure you use the "RE5Fix" option often included in these scripts to fix FOV and UI stretching issues that sometimes occur in custom split-screen layouts. Troubleshooting Tips Resident Evil 5 Split-screen Co-op on PC. : r/nucleuscoop
Key technical requirement: The mod forces Player 2 to be a controller. Player 1 can be either keyboard or controller, but the most stable and practical setup is Keyboard (P1) + Wired/Xbox Controller (P2) .
in local split-screen co-op on PC, even though the feature was famously hidden or removed in older versions. This guide explains how to set up a "keyboard + controller" session, ensuring each player has exclusive control of their character. Method 1: Native In-Game Activation (No Mods)
alongside a "Widescreen/Splitscreen Fix" to play online with a joystick and keyboard simultaneously. Steam Community Key Troubleshooting & Settings
If using a keyboard and only one controller, try pressing ESC on your keyboard to trigger the second player prompt.
Playing Resident Evil 5 in split-screen on PC with a keyboard and controller setup is possible through a specific in-game method or third-party mods, depending on your game version. While Capcom officially removed split-screen from the Steam version, recent updates and community tools have restored this functionality. Native In-Game Method (v1.2.0 or later)
: Ensure you use the "RE5Fix" option often included in these scripts to fix FOV and UI stretching issues that sometimes occur in custom split-screen layouts. Troubleshooting Tips Resident Evil 5 Split-screen Co-op on PC. : r/nucleuscoop Playing Resident Evil 5 in split-screen on PC
Key technical requirement: The mod forces Player 2 to be a controller. Player 1 can be either keyboard or controller, but the most stable and practical setup is Keyboard (P1) + Wired/Xbox Controller (P2) . Player 1 (Chris Redfield) is locked to the Keyboard & Mouse
in local split-screen co-op on PC, even though the feature was famously hidden or removed in older versions. This guide explains how to set up a "keyboard + controller" session, ensuring each player has exclusive control of their character. Method 1: Native In-Game Activation (No Mods) Playing Resident Evil 5 in split-screen on PC
alongside a "Widescreen/Splitscreen Fix" to play online with a joystick and keyboard simultaneously. Steam Community Key Troubleshooting & Settings
If using a keyboard and only one controller, try pressing ESC on your keyboard to trigger the second player prompt.