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Split-screen on PC

World of Warcraft

Up to 4 players on one PC, with keyboard and mouse or several keyboards and mice.

4Verified handler

Handler “World of Warcraft (Vanilla Version 1.12 and 1.16)” by Perserveruz, version 7

What works

With Nucleus Co-op, up to 4 players can play World of Warcraft together on one PC, each in their own part of the screen, with keyboard and mouse or several keyboards and mice. The free community handler “World of Warcraft (Vanilla Version 1.12 and 1.16)” by Perserveruz does the setup and was checked by hub moderators: version 7, updated . World of Warcraft is a role-playing and adventure game from 2004.

  • Players4
  • ControllersNot supported
  • Keyboard and mouseSupported
  • Several keyboards and miceOne per player
  • Hub moderatorsVerified

How to play World of Warcraft split screen on PC

  1. Get Nucleus Co-op

    Download Nucleus Co-op, free for Windows 10 and 11, and unzip it into its own folder, for example C:\NucleusCo-op. There is no installer.

    Keep it out of Program Files, your user folder and OneDrive.

    Download Nucleus Co-op

  2. Install the World of Warcraft handler

    In Nucleus Co-op, search the Hub for World of Warcraft and install its handler, or download the handler file from this page and drop it on the Nucleus window. Then show Nucleus where World of Warcraft is installed.

    Download the handler file (.nc)

  3. Take a seat

    Each player joins with their own keyboard and mouse and takes a spot on the screen. Pick a layout that fits your players.

    Playing with several keyboards and mice? Press End once everything is in place to give each window its own cursor.

  4. Launch and connect

    Press Launch: Nucleus opens one copy of World of Warcraft per player and lays the windows out on your screen. Then link them in game, usually one player hosts a LAN or online session and the others join it. The handler notes say how.

What you need

  • A Windows 10 or 11 PC

    Nucleus Co-op runs on Windows only. System requirements

  • World of Warcraft for Windows

    Installed on that PC. Nucleus starts every player's window from that one install.

  • Nucleus Co-op, free

    With .NET Framework 4.7.2 or later and the Visual C++ 2015–2022 runtimes (x86 and x64). Download

  • Something to play with

    One keyboard and mouse per player. Controllers · Keyboards and mice

  • A PC that can run 4 copies

    Each player runs their own copy of World of Warcraft, so the PC carries several times the usual load. Lower the graphics settings if it struggles. Performance tips

  • A multiplayer mode

    Nucleus links the windows through the game's own LAN or online mode; the handler takes care of it.

Handler notes

For the vanilla version of World of Warcraft 1.12 and 1.16.

The handler now uses the Special K dxwrapper which I have extensively tested in Windows 10. I cannot guarantee compatibility with older versions of Windows.

GUIDE

Create an account on a private WoW server website. In terms of population I would recommend Turtle WoW.

You will then want to open the config.wtf file located in your main game directory, under the WTF folder and add the server details and save, see example below:

SET realmList "logon.turtle-wow.org"

SET realmName "Turtle WoW"

In Nucleus Coop, launch the desired number of instances. Once they have finished positioning and resizing, press the END key to lock input. You will need to add custom resolutions to your nvidia/amd/intel control panel.

A special thanks goes to ilyaki for fixing the keyboard and mouse issues in Nucleus.

About World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft is a massively multiplayer online roleplaying game (MMORPG) set in the Warcraft universe. Players assume the roles of Warcraft heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest across a vast world. Being "Massively Multiplayer," World of Warcraft allows thousands of players to interact within the same world. Whether adventuring together or fighting against each other in epic battles, players will form friendships, forge alliances, and compete with enemies for power and glory.

Summary from IGDB

World of Warcraft screenshots

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Version history

  1. v7Current

    fixed focus and background music issues. added Special K dxwrapper.

    VerifiedDownload (2.6 MB)
  2. v6

    fixed audio problem

    VerifiedDownload (1.9 KB)
  3. v5

    fixed multiple key problem by blocking WM_ACTIVATE

    VerifiedDownload (1.7 KB)
  4. v4

    fixed a cursor window bound problem

    UnverifiedDownload (1.7 KB)

All 7 versions, with files and scripts

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