Halo: Campaign Evolved PS5 players will require an Xbox account and gamertag to play – as well as PS Plus to play split-screen co-op
Players will require an Xbox account and gamertag to Halo: Campaign Evolved on PS5.
Halo: Campaign Evolved is coming to PlayStation 5, but Sony users will need to navigate several Microsoft-mandated requirements to access the full experience.
The short version
- PS5 players must have an Xbox account and gamertag to play.
- Split-screen co-op on PS5 requires both players to have active PS Plus subscriptions and linked Microsoft accounts.
What happened
According to a Community Q&A posted to Halo Waypoint, all players regardless of platform must use a Microsoft account and Xbox Gamertag to ensure smooth cross-platform progression and play. For those on PlayStation 5, the requirements are more stringent for local multiplayer; both players must possess an active PlayStation Plus subscription and a linked Microsoft account to utilize split-screen co-op. These subscriptions also provide the necessary access for online co-op play.
Why it matters
This creates a unique hurdle for PS5 users, who must manage both a Sony subscription and a Microsoft account to play the game. While Xbox and Steam users also require Microsoft accounts, the specific demand for two PS Plus subscriptions just to enable local split-screen has already drawn criticism from the community for being overly restrictive.
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