Black Ops 3 Nucleus Co-Op Guide
Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 split-screen via Nucleus Co-Op supports multiplayer and zombies with 2-4 players on a single PC using local multiplayer connection.
Get game setup in NucleusRequirements
How to Set Up Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Split-Screen
BO3 has a similar setup to BO2. Both Steam and Plutonium versions have official game setups. BO3 zombies, including the Gobblegum system, works in split-screen.
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Install game setup
In Nucleus, search 'Black Ops 3' and install the appropriate handler. Point to BlackOps3.exe or the Plutonium t7 executable.
- 2.
Configure Input
Assign Xbox-style controller controllers to screen sections. BO3 supports up to 4 controller inputs.
- 3.
Launch Steam
Steam must be running for the Steam version handler.
- 4.
Connect via LAN
Click Play, wait for instances to load, then connect instances via LAN lobby or Plutonium LAN browser.
Tips
BO3 is significantly more demanding than BO2 — lower settings to medium for stable split-screen.
BO3 zombies Chronicles DLC maps work with the Nucleus handler.
The Plutonium BO3 handler supports the Plutonium mod menu features in split-screen.
Make sure your BO3 installation is not inside a OneDrive-synced folder.
Common Issues
BO3 instances crash on launch via Nucleus +
BO3 split-screen has severe lag on one instance +
About Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Split-Screen
Black Ops 3 is one of the most popular COD entries for zombies players, featuring the Origins, Der Eisendrache, and Revelations maps alongside the Chronicles DLC. Nucleus Co-Op enables split-screen play for all of these.
The game's PC version has better performance optimization than earlier COD entries, but running multiple instances is still demanding. A mid-to-high-end PC is recommended for a stable 4-player experience.
Both the Steam version and Plutonium BO3 client have dedicated Nucleus handlers. Plutonium adds dedicated server hosting and mod support, which some users prefer for the enhanced server browser and community features.
BO3 zombies in local split-screen is frequently cited as one of the top use cases for Nucleus Co-Op on gaming subreddits, making this one of the community's most active handler pages.
