diff --git a/data/ui_scripts/party/__init__.lua b/data/ui_scripts/party/__init__.lua
index 741d9378..7702e6df 100644
--- a/data/ui_scripts/party/__init__.lua
+++ b/data/ui_scripts/party/__init__.lua
@@ -1,4 +1,3 @@
-
 -- Removed check for public matches to allow team change in ranked matches
 CoD.IsTeamChangeAllowed = function()
 	if Engine.GetGametypeSetting( "allowInGameTeamChange" ) == 1 then
@@ -8,6 +7,18 @@ CoD.IsTeamChangeAllowed = function()
 	end
 end
 
+-- Set com_maxclients InGame so players can join via direct connect
+local maxclients = function()
+	if Engine.IsZombiesGame() then
+		return 4
+	else
+		return 18
+	end
+end
+
+Engine.SetDvar( "com_maxclients", maxclients() )
+
+
 DataSources.StartMenuGameOptions = ListHelper_SetupDataSource("StartMenuGameOptions", function (controller)
 	local options = {}
 	if Engine.IsDemoPlaying() then