While you can play the mode both locally and online, fans were aghast to learn that on release you could not play local split-screen due to a bug. However, Treyarch has now fixed the issue, and players in the same household can now enjoy some zombies action together once more.

How do I fix the split-screen glitch on the Cold War?

There only appears to be one fix that solves the invisibility issue in split screen. To fix the bug, simply exit the game and restart the console. This should stop the issue from happening but if it does appear again, repeat the process.

Why is Cold War split-screen so bad?

Split-screen has gone from bad to worse since Cold War launched late last year. At first it was just the smaller screen size and crappy framerate. Unlike Modern Warfare, the screen doesn't extend all the way to the edges, leaving black bars on both sides of your TV.