Xbox 360 players will be able to battle other Overlords thanks to a new split-screen mode.

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Codemasters and Triumph Studios' Overlord will soon be receiving a multiplayer update, making it possible for all existing multiplayer maps to work on a single console via split-screen.

Currently, Overlord players must take their games online over Xbox LIVE if they seek competitive overlording.

Overlord's biggest attraction is most definitely the single-player campaign, with the multiplayer elements feeling almost tacked on. However, we'll take anything that's given away free.

There's currently no word on when the update will roll-out over Xbox LIVE.

For more on the game head over to our review.