Halo Studios has clarified a significant requirement for local multiplayer on PlayStation 5. Players who want to play split-screen co-op on the console must subscribe to PlayStation Plus. This policy affects anyone planning to share a couch with a friend on the new title. The studio also confirmed that all players on every platform must link a Microsoft account and Xbox Gamertag to play.
Halo Studios clarifies subscription and account linking rules for local multiplayer
The game, titled Halo: Campaign Evolved, is scheduled for release in July. It will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. The announcement addresses specific account linking rules that apply across all these platforms. Players need to ensure their accounts are properly connected before the launch window.
Local split-screen on PlayStation 5 requires both accounts to have an active PlayStation Plus subscription. Both accounts must also be linked to a Microsoft account. On Xbox Series X|S, the second player needs a unique Microsoft account for split-screen mode. Online co-op on Xbox Series X|S additionally requires an active Xbox Game Pass subscription.
It remains unclear whether Sony or Microsoft mandates the PlayStation Plus requirement for local play. Halo Studios stated they are seeking clarification from both parties. The studio released these details to help players prepare for the July launch. We looked at the last halo: campaign evolved update, where several of the same balance and stability themes came up.
Halo: Campaign Evolved will arrive in July on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. Local split-screen on PS5 requires PlayStation Plus for all participants. All platforms require linked Microsoft accounts and Xbox Gamertags. Xbox Series X|S online play requires Xbox Game Pass.
Source: Halo, MP1ST
