Similar to its predecessors, the game is a third-person shooter where players
take control of the Plants or the Zombies in either a cooperative or competitive
multiplayer environment. The game features 20 customizable gameplay classes, six of
which are new to the franchise, and they are classified into three groups: attackers,
defenders, or support. Each camp also has a new team play class that allows players of
the same class to combine forms when they fight against enemies. Players can compete
against each other in various competitive multiplayer modes, including the
objective-based Turf War mode and the team deathmatch variant Team Vanquish. The game
also features several player-versus-environment open zones which allowed players to
explore, find collectibles, and complete quests. Split-screen local multiplayer is also
available for all gameplay mode
