Two Xbox Live Accounts Playing CoD: World at War on One Console

Yes. Two separate Xbox Live accounts can play Call of Duty: World at War on the same Xbox 360.

Requirements

Two Profiles on Console: Guide → Sign In → Add New (or create local offline profiles).
Two Xbox Live Gold / Game Pass Core Subscriptions: Required for online multiplayer (System Link / LAN does not need Gold).
One Game Copy: Disc or digital. If digital, the purchasing account must be on the console (Home Xbox) or signed in.

Modes

Mode	Split-Screen?	Notes
Campaign Co-op	✅ 2P Horizontal	Host signs in P1, P2 signs in → "Add Player" at mission select.
Multiplayer (Online)	❌ No split-screen online	Each account needs own console + Gold for 2P online. Not possible on one console.
Split-Screen Multiplayer (Local)	✅ 2P	System Link / Private Match vs Bots. No XP/rank progress.
Nazi Zombies	✅ 2P Local	Co-op survival. No online with 2 on 1 console.

Critical Limitation: You cannot play 2-player online matchmaking on a single Xbox 360. Each online player needs their own console + subscription. Split-screen is offline/System Link only.

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