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Call of Duty: Black Ops III

  • 2–18players
  • 30–90 min
  • PC
  • PS5
  • Xbox
Mature 17+

Zombies · FPS · Shooter

A near-future shooter with a four-player co-op campaign, wall-running multiplayer and a round-based Zombies mode.

Who can play

  • Split-screen for up to 4 players on PS5 and Xbox and 2 on PC.
  • Online for up to 18 players on PC, PS5 and Xbox.
  • No crossplay between platform families.
  • One copy is enough with Remote Play Together on PC.
SteamPrice on SteamGet it (opens the store in a new tab)
1 copy with Remote Play Together

How it plays

  • There are three ways inThe campaign for up to four online, Zombies for four, and fast multiplayer with private matches for a bigger group.

  • Two can share a screen on PC, and the console versions allow more in offline modes.

  • On PC, Steam Workshop maps keep custom Zombies busy years after release.

  • There is no crossplay, so everyone needs the same platform and their own copy online.

  • Action
  • Competitive
  • Spooky

Is it good

88%

Very positive on Steam

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4.5k playing on Steam, counted dailySteam Deck Playable

Every way to play together

No crossplay between platform families. Split-screen for up to 4 on PS5 and Xbox and 2 on PC. Online for up to 18 on every platform.

    • PC
    PCEditor (how we check facts)
    Same screen
    2players, split-screen, co-op and versus

    Two-player split-screen, including Steam Workshop maps.

    Same room, own screens
    No
    Online
    18players, co-op and versus, full story together

    The campaign and Zombies take four; multiplayer private matches take up to 18.

    • PS5
    • Xbox
    PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|SEditor (how we check facts)
    Same screen
    4players, split-screen, co-op and versus

    PS4 and Xbox One versions: up to four in offline modes, two when playing online.

    Same room, own screens
    No
    Online
    18players, co-op and versus, full story together

    The campaign and Zombies take four; multiplayer private matches take up to 18.

Quick facts

Developer
Treyarch
Publisher
Activision
Platforms
PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Series
Call of Duty
Released
  • Nov 6, 2015 on PC
Controllers
Full controller support on PC
Languages
Text in 11 languages, voices in 7
Age rating
Mature 17+ (ESRB): Blood and gore, drug reference, intense violence, strong language

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Answers

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Can you play Call of Duty: Black Ops III split-screen?
Yes. Split-screen co-op and versus for up to 2 on PC. Split-screen co-op and versus for up to 4 on PS5 and Xbox.
One of 262 split-screen games
How many players can play Call of Duty: Black Ops III together?
Split-screen co-op and versus for up to 2 on PC. Split-screen co-op and versus for up to 4 on PS5 and Xbox. Online co-op and versus for up to 18 on PC, PS5 and Xbox.
Is Call of Duty: Black Ops III crossplay?
No: everyone online needs the same platform family.
Do you need two copies of Call of Duty: Black Ops III?
On one screen, one copy is enough. On PC the host can stream it to friends with Steam Remote Play Together.
One of 1,371 co-op games where one copy is enough
Can you play the Call of Duty: Black Ops III story together?
Yes: the main campaign is playable together online.
What platforms is Call of Duty: Black Ops III on?
PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
One of 290 co-op games on PS5
Does Call of Duty: Black Ops III work on Steam Deck?
Yes, with some extra steps: Steam rates it Playable for Steam Deck.
Is Call of Duty: Black Ops III free?
No, it's a paid game.

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