Halo: Campaign Evolved Clears Up Split-Screen Confusion Ahead of PS5 Launch
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Halo Studios clarifies that Halo: Campaign Evolved will not require multiple PlayStation Plus subscriptions for local co-op on PS5, reversing an earlier statement that caused community backlash.
As Halo prepares to make its historic debut on PlayStation 5 next month with Halo: Campaign Evolved, the port has already run into a classic pre-launch communication hurdle. Halo Studios recently caused an uproar in the community when a post on Halo Waypoint indicated that playing local split-screen co-op on PS5 would require every participant to hold an active PlayStation Plus subscription in addition to a linked Microsoft account. For players looking to game on the couch with a friend, that initial ruling meant facing a steep multi-tier subscription wall just to enjoy a traditional feature.
Fortunately, the studio quickly walked back the statement following immediate backlash from the community. A clarification posted to X confirmed that multiple PlayStation Plus subscriptions are not actually required for local co-op. Instead, the game will handle local sessions similarly to titles like Fortnite, requiring separate system accounts for local players but leaving subscription paywalls out of the equation for offline couch sessions.
While the requirement for separate profiles and linked Microsoft accounts still adds a bit of extra setup for players just trying to jump into a game, it is a massive relief compared to the initial pricing nightmare players feared. It is a good reminder of why transparent communication matters so much in modern gaming, especially as cross-platform releases juggle competing platform ecosystems. Halo: Campaign Evolved is scheduled to launch across PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5 on July 28. Original reporting comes from Polygon, which you can read at their full coverage linked here
Tags: Halo, PlayStation 5, Xbox, Gaming News, Co-op
Original article: Polygon