Halo Studios Clarifies That Halo: Campaign Evolved Split-Screen Co-Op on PS5 Will Not Require PlayStation Plus Following 'Incorrect' Post
Microsoft says PS5 split-screen co-op needs two active PlayStation Plus subscriptions and Microsoft account linking, drawing criticism from fans.
- Halo Studios clarified on X that PlayStation Plus is not required for local split-screen co-op in Halo Campaign Evolved on PS5, admitting its previous explanation was "incorrect."
- Confusion began following a Halo Waypoint post stating both players needed active PlayStation Plus subscriptions and linked Microsoft accounts, even for offline missions.
- While players on Xbox Series X | S and PC only need free Microsoft accounts for local play, the initial PS5 announcement suggested a much steeper barrier than other platforms.
- Social media users reacted sharply to the news, with some calling the policy "DOUBLE ONLINE DRM" and threatening to cancel day-one purchases.
- Halo Campaign Evolved launches on July 28, 2026; despite the clarification, players still need individual Microsoft accounts to access the game's co-op features.
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Halo Studios Clarifies That Halo: Campaign Evolved Split-Screen Co-Op on PS5 Will Not Require PlayStation Plus Following 'Incorrect' Post
Halo Studios has clarified that a PlayStation Plus subscription will not be required for Halo: Campaign Evolved split-screen co-op on PS5 after all.
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Next month, Halo: Campaign Evolved will become the first Halo game released on PlayStation 5. Unfortunately, if you were planning to play that port with a friend, you'll have to deal with a very annoying PlayStation Plus requirement.
Halo Campaign Evolved Offline Feature Requires Two Online Subscriptions on PS5
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The Halo remake presents bizarre requirements for local co-op
Update: It appears that Halo Studios made a "mistake" when communicating the requirements for playing Halo: Campaign Evolved in local co-op, and has clarified today in a statement that a PlayStation Plus subscription is not required to play in this mode, although it does specify that both players need PlayStation accounts to do so. https:///Halo/status/2068499211868643333 [Original newspiece] If you're one of many who's looking forward to pla…
Halo: Campaign Evolved announces restrictive PS5 account requirements for multiplayer
For the first (and possibly only time considering Xbox’s new position on console exclusivity) ever, Halo, Microsoft’s flagship sci-fi shooter franchise, is heading to PlayStation in the form of Halo: Campaign Evolved next week. Halo Studios has now published an FAQs section on its website, confirming exactly what hoops PS5 players will have to jump through to play it, and they are surprisingly extensive. If you are playing Halo: Campaign Evolved…
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