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Halo Fans Can Relax: Campaign Evolved Won’t Require PS Plus For Split
Microsoft and Halo Studios have clarified that the upcoming PS5 release of Halo: Campaign Evolved will not require two active PlayStation Plus subscriptions
Key takeaways
- Local split-screen co-op on PS5 does not require two PlayStation Plus accounts to function.
- Local split-screen co-op requires a PlayStation account for each player.
- Senior community manager John Junyszek originally stated both accounts would need PS Plus and a Microsoft account link.
- Microsoft account linking on PC and consoles enables cross-progression.
- Halo: Campaign Evolved launches on July 28 for $50.
Microsoft and Halo Studios have clarified that the upcoming PS5 release of Halo: Campaign Evolved will not require two active PlayStation Plus subscriptions for local split-screen co-op, correcting an earlier statement by senior community manager John Junyszek. While each local player still needs a PlayStation account, they do not need dual paid PS Plus subscriptions to play together on the same couch. The game, a complete remake of the original Halo celebrating the franchise's 25th anniversary, launches on July 28 for $50 on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5.
In their words
“If you're playing split-screen on PlayStation 5, both accounts will need to have PlayStation Plus and be linked to a Microsoft account.”
By the numbers
- $50
- Price tag of Halo: Campaign Evolved
- 25th
- Anniversary of the Halo franchise being celebrated
How it unfolded
- John Junyszek claimed both accounts needed PlayStation Plus.
- Halo Studios clarified two PS Plus accounts are not required.
- Halo: Campaign Evolved releases on PC, Xbox, and PS5.
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Common questions
- What happened with Halo: Campaign Evolved?
- Local split-screen co-op on PS5 does not require two PlayStation Plus accounts to function.
- Where can I read the original report?
- Read the full report at gamespot.
