Black Ops 1 has a limited "Combat Training" mode, but the T5 Bot Warfare mod significantly improves the experience by adding smarter AI and more game modes. Download the latest release from ModDB or GitHub.
For those preferring a lighter setup without a full third-party client, Game_Mod can be used. Black Ops 1 has a limited "Combat Training"
To play Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 (BO1) multiplayer offline on PC for free, the most effective and community-supported method in 2026 is using the Plutonium Project client. While the base Steam version of BO1 does not officially support offline multiplayer with bots on PC, third-party clients and mods allow you to bypass these restrictions. To play Call of Duty: Black Ops 1
: Obtain the LanLauncher or the standard Plutonium Launcher . This is the fastest way, utilizing the built-in
This is the fastest way, utilizing the built-in "Local" game mode in the original game. Launch the Game: Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 Multiplayer exe file. In the main multiplayer menu, select instead of "Find Match". Create Match: Split Screen
Local Area Network (LAN) / System Link
| Method | Cost | Bots? | All Maps? | Progression | Legal? | |--------|------|-------|-----------|-------------|--------| | Combat Training Demo | Free | Yes | No (Nuketown only) | No | Yes | | Purchased Steam + Offline | ~$40 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Cracked version | Free | Yes | Yes | Yes (local) | No | | Cracked + Plutonium | Free | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |