: This should take you back to the item management/menu screen in two-player mode, with the keyboard controlling one character and the controller the other.
If you already own it, the modded keyboard + exclusive controller setup is playable for a single playthrough on Normal difficulty. For a serious co-op experience, either play online (which works perfectly) or buy the console version. The PC split-screen mod remains a "proof of concept" – functional, but frustrating. : This should take you back to the
When Resident Evil 5 launched in 2009, it was a controversial departure from the series’ survival horror roots, leaning heavily into cooperative action. While console players enjoyed the immediate camaraderie of local split-screen co-op on their couches, PC gamers were left in the cold. For over a decade, the official Steam and Windows Live versions of the game lacked native local co-op support. The PC split-screen mod remains a "proof of
This setup works for Resident Evil 6 and Lost Planet 2 (same engine). For over a decade, the official Steam and
You must reach the point where Chris and Sheva collect their equipment (early in Chapter 1-1) before co-op can be activated. Step 3: Trigger the Second Player.