How to Play Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 1 With Friends
Playing with friends in Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 1 offers a riotous and engaging experience, whether you’re battling waves of AI or facing off against other players. The game provides several options to connect with friends, although it’s crucial to understand the platform-specific limitations. Here’s a breakdown of how to jump into the fun with your buddies:
The primary methods for playing with friends in Garden Warfare 1 are through online multiplayer and local split-screen.
Online Multiplayer
Inviting Friends via the Origin Overlay
The most common way to play with friends online is through the Origin overlay. Here’s how:
- Enable Origin Overlay: Ensure that the Origin overlay is enabled within your Origin client settings. This is crucial for inviting friends while in-game.
- Launch the Game: Start Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 1.
- Access the Overlay: Once you’re in the game, press Shift+F1 (default) to bring up the Origin overlay.
- Navigate to Friend List: Select the Friend List option within the overlay.
- Invite Your Friend: Locate the friend you want to play with, and send them an invite.
- Join the Game: Your friend will receive the invite and can then join your session.
This process is pretty seamless for PC players. For console players on Xbox and PlayStation, accessing the overlay is slightly different. On consoles, it generally requires accessing the platform’s (Xbox Live or PlayStation Network) friend list directly through the console’s menu system, then inviting friends to your game session. The exact steps may vary slightly depending on your console’s interface.
Online Cooperative Play
Garden Warfare 1 features 4-player cooperative (co-op) game modes where you and your friends can tackle waves of enemies together. These modes provide a different dynamic compared to competitive modes, allowing for teamwork and strategic play.
Local Split-Screen
Console Split-Screen
Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 1 offers local split-screen on Xbox One and PS4. This feature allows you to play with a friend on the same console, on the same screen. Here’s how to get started:
- Start the Game: Launch the game on your Xbox One or PS4.
- Sign in with Primary Account: Ensure the account that purchased the game is logged in.
- Connect the Second Controller: Power on the second controller.
- Sign in with a Second Account: The second player must sign in with their own console account, as guest accounts are not supported for split-screen.
- Initiate Split-Screen: Usually, pressing a designated button (often Square on PS4 or the Menu button on Xbox One) on the second controller will activate split-screen. The second player will then be able to select a character.
- Enjoy the Game: You are now ready to play split-screen together. All game modes are available in local split-screen.
Split-screen is not available on PS3 or Xbox 360.
Game Modes for Split-Screen
All game modes in Garden Warfare 1 are available for split-screen, which means you can play competitive or cooperative modes together on the same screen. This makes local play just as varied and fun as online multiplayer.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Is Garden Warfare 1 online only?
Yes, Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 1 requires an internet connection to play. There are no offline features available.
2. Can you play split-screen on PS3 or Xbox 360?
No, split-screen is not available on the PS3 or Xbox 360 versions of the game. It is only supported on PS4 and Xbox One.
3. How many people can play Garden Warfare 1?
The game supports up to 24 players in competitive modes and 4 players in cooperative modes.
4. Is there a single-player campaign in Garden Warfare 1?
No, Garden Warfare 1 does not have a single-player campaign. It is strictly a multiplayer-focused game with cooperative and competitive modes.
5. Are the Garden Warfare 1 servers still up?
Unfortunately, the servers for Garden Warfare 1 have been closed as of February.
6. Can I play with a friend on a different console (Crossplay)?
No, Garden Warfare 1 does not support crossplay. You can only play with friends on the same platform (e.g., PS4 with PS4).
7. Is split-screen available on PC?
No, split-screen is not available on the PC version of Garden Warfare 1. It’s exclusively for PS4 and Xbox One.
8. What are the split-screen player limitations?
The split-screen mode allows for two players to play on one console. You will share the screen with another player.
9. What game modes support split-screen?
All game modes in Garden Warfare 1 are available for split-screen. This includes both cooperative and competitive options.
10. How do I unlock co-op in the first Plants vs Zombies game?
Co-op mode in Plants vs Zombies 1 is not relevant to Garden Warfare 1. In the original Plants vs Zombies game co-op is unlocked by progressing through the adventure mode.
11. How old is Garden Warfare 1?
Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 1 was released in 2014.
12. What platforms is Garden Warfare 1 available on?
Garden Warfare 1 is available on Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PC.
13. Is Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare 2 dead?
No, While Garden Warfare 1 is no longer playable due to server shut down, Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare 2 still has a relatively active community.
14. Can I use a guest account for split-screen?
No, guest accounts cannot be used for split-screen. Each player must have a separate, dedicated console account.
15. What if Garden Warfare 1 is not launching on my device?
If the game is not starting, it is recommended to perform a hard restart of your console or PC. This may resolve the issue. Also, ensure the Origin launcher is working correctly for PC versions. If issues persist, check your game’s installation files.