Halo: Campaign Evolved’s PS5 local split-screen co-op requirements prompted confusion after early community guidance suggested both players would need PlayStation Plus. Eurogamer and Forbes report that PS5 players must sign in with an Xbox account and an Xbox gamertag to play. They also report that a PlayStation Plus requirement for split-screen was being discussed, with some coverage stating that both accounts would need PlayStation Plus.
Later clarification from Halo Studios, as reported by NDTV and GameSpot, states that PS Plus is not required for local split-screen co-op on PS5. Instead, each player must have a PlayStation account and link it to a Microsoft account with an Xbox gamertag. GameSpot also notes that the earlier statement from a community manager said both accounts would need PlayStation Plus and be linked to Microsoft accounts, but Halo Studios’ updated guidance removes the PS Plus cost.
All sources agree the game is launching on July 28 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, and that Microsoft account linking is part of the PS5 setup. Reports also describe local co-op as requiring separate signed-in accounts rather than a single guest profile.
