Resident Evil 5 Split Screen Pc Keyboard And Controller Exclusive //top\\ Jun 2026

Native local split-screen co-op for Resident Evil 5 was officially added to the PC version in a February 2023 update (v1.2.0), removing the previous requirement for third-party mods. You can now play using a keyboard/mouse and a controller simultaneously on the same screen How to Enable Keyboard & Controller Split-Screen

How split-screen works on PC

To start a local co-op session with mixed input methods, follow these steps during gameplay: Start a Solo Game : Begin any chapter in "Solo" mode using your controller Trigger Split-Screen : Once you have control of your character, press the key on your keyboard. Native local split-screen co-op for Resident Evil 5

Before diving into the fix, let’s acknowledge the problem. Capcom’s original Resident Evil 5 PC port (Games for Windows Live version) and even the later Steam version lacked native split-screen. Why?

For the best split-screen experience, set your monitor’s resolution to 16:9 (1920x1080 or 2560x1440). Vertical split is often preferred for widescreen monitors. Lock FPS to 60 to avoid physics glitches. Capcom’s original Resident Evil 5 PC port (Games

Running two independent viewports on a single PC is demanding. Here is how to maintain 60 FPS:

Unlike the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions, the original Steam release of Resident Evil 5 shipped without any code supporting split-screen. Capcom designed the PC version with online co-op as the sole focus. For a long time, this led to the widespread belief that local play was impossible due to technical limitations. As it turned out, the code was simply stripped out, not broken. Vertical split is often preferred for widescreen monitors

(or Select) button on a connected controller to invite a second player. Advanced Modding (For Legacy or Complex Setups)