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Halo: Campaign Evolved clears up PS5 co-op: no PS Plus needed offline

Halo Studios stated that PlayStation Plus is not required for local split-screen co-op on PS5. The developer acknowledged that a previous claim about the subscription was a mistake. Players still need individual PlayStation accounts.

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What changed

The update confirms conflicting reports about PS Plus requirements for offline play.

Live updates

  1. Halo Studios clarifies PS5 split-screen requirements

    Halo Studios stated that PlayStation Plus is not required for local split-screen co-op on PS5. The developer acknowledged that a previous claim about the subscription was a mistake. Players still need individual PlayStation accounts.

    What's confirmed:

    • Halo Studios confirmed that local split-screen co-op on PS5 does not require PlayStation Plus.
    • The developer admitted a prior statement saying the subscription was necessary was an error.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • PS5 players must have a Microsoft account and Xbox Gamertag to play.
    • Split-screen play requires two PlayStation Plus subscriptions.
    confidence 80%

  2. Halo: Campaign Evolved PS5 Co-op Does Not Require PS Plus

    Halo Studios clarified that PlayStation Plus is not needed for local split-screen co-op on PS5. The developer admitted an earlier statement claiming the subscription was required was a mistake. Players still need a PlayStation account for each participant.

    What's confirmed:

    • Halo: Campaign Evolved launches July 28.
    • Local split-screen co-op on PS5 does not require a PlayStation Plus subscription.
    • Local split-screen co-op requires a PlayStation account for each player.
    confidence 100%