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Uproar as Halo PS5 Demands 2 PS Plus Subscriptions for Local Co-Op
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Key Points:
- Halo: Campaign Evolved on PS5 requires both players in local split-screen co-op to have active PS Plus subscriptions, despite the mode being offline.
- Each player must also have a Microsoft account linked to their PSN profile, a standard but controversial requirement for Microsoft-ported PS5 games.
- The game only includes the campaign mode with no competitive multiplayer, and the PS Plus subscription is tied to both online and offline co-op access, which has drawn criticism.
- Fans have expressed frustration on social media and Reddit, with some blaming Sony's policies and others condemning the paywall for offline co-op play.
- Halo: Campaign Evolved launches on PS5 on 28th July 2026, with ongoing debate about the fairness of these subscription requirements.
