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IGN

Halo: Campaign Evolved Split-Screen Co-Op on PS5 Requires PlayStation Plus for Both Players

Playing Halo: Campaign Evolved in split-screen co-op on PlayStation 5 will require two separate PlayStation Plus subscriptions, one for each player account. This requirement applies to the game's launch next month.

Wolfs Gaming Blog

Halo: Campaign Evolved Might Require Two PS Plus Subscriptions For PS5 Split-Screen

Halo: Campaign Evolved's local co-op mode, launching July 28, may require PlayStation 5 players to have multiple accounts and PlayStation Plus subscriptions for split-screen play. This has sparked controversy among players concerned about the complex requirements for local multiplayer.

Eurogamer

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 need an Xbox account and gamertag to play Halo: Campaign Evolved on PlayStation 5, regardless of platform, to ensure smooth cross-platform progression. Additionally, PlayStation 5 players will require a PlayStation Plus subscription linked to a Microsoft account for split-screen and online co-op play.

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Retro Gamer

Halo Campaign Evolved's PS5 port has strict split-screen co-op requirements: both players need PSN memberships and…

The upcoming PlayStation 5 port of Halo: Campaign Evolved will require both players to have PlayStation Plus memberships for split-screen and online co-op, a stricter requirement than on Xbox Series X|S. Players on all platforms will need a Microsoft account and Xbox Gamertag for cross-platform progression. The game also features dynamic difficulty scaling based on player count.

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Push Square

Uproar as Halo PS5 Demands 2 PS Plus Subscriptions for Local Co-Op

Halo: Campaign Evolved on PlayStation 5 is facing backlash for requiring two PlayStation Plus subscriptions for local split-screen co-op, despite being an offline mode. Players also need separate Microsoft accounts linked to their PSN profiles. This requirement is unusual for PS5 local co-op titles and has led to significant player criticism and discussion about whether Microsoft or Sony is responsible for the policy.

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Push Square

Halo PS5 Backtracks PS Plus Co-Op Demands, Says They Were a Mistake

Developer Halo Studios has backtracked on its previous statement, clarifying that Halo: Campaign Evolved on PlayStation 5 will not require a PlayStation Plus membership for local split-screen co-op. While each player will need a PlayStation account and a linked Microsoft account, the PS Plus subscription is no longer mandatory for offline co-op play, a change that has been met with significant player criticism.

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Tech Radar

We spoke to three Xbox Game Studio teams about exclusivity, and got two very different answers

Developers from Xbox Game Studios have differing views on game exclusivity. Gears of War: E-Day creative director Matt Searcy believes it makes sense as an Xbox exclusive, while developers for Halo: Campaign Evolved and Fable are excited about releasing on multiple platforms to reach a wider audience.

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Eurogamer

No, Tom Cruise wasn't nearly Halo's Master Chief, and Julia Roberts wasn't nearly in the series either - but there was this conversation at a party

Contrary to rumors, Tom Cruise and Julia Roberts were never close to being cast in Halo. Voice director Marty O'Donnell confirmed a conversation at a party where a casting agent proposed Cruise as Master Chief and Roberts as Cortana for Halo 2, but O'Donnell rejected the idea, prioritizing the established fan connection with original voice actors Steve Downes and Jen Taylor.

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Gaming Bolt

35 Big Games Still Coming Out For The Rest of 2026

This article highlights 35 major video game releases anticipated for the remainder of 2026 across various platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch. It details upcoming titles such as Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, EA Sports College Football 27, Palworld 1.0, and Grand Theft Auto 6, providing brief descriptions and release windows for each.

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Push Square

Here's How You Unlock Halo's PS5 Platinum Trophy Next Month

Halo: Campaign Evolved will feature its first Platinum Trophy on PlayStation 5, requiring players to complete the campaign on Legendary difficulty with all Skulls activated, a mode known as LASO. Halo Studios has released the full Trophy list early, detailing the challenging tasks required for 100% completion, including the notoriously difficult 'Mythic' Trophy.

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Push Square

Halo: Campaign Evolved Goes All-In on PS5 Pro Support as Xbox Bets Big on Rival Console

Microsoft is heavily investing in PlayStation 5 Pro support for Halo: Campaign Evolved, including features like PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, SSD optimization, and DualSense integration. Despite being an Xbox franchise, the game is being optimized to leverage the PS5 Pro's capabilities, with reports suggesting even the Xbox Series X may struggle to match its performance on Sony's upgraded console.

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FZ.se

Xbox Game Studios-chef lämnar – efter 20 månader

Craig Duncan, head of Xbox Game Studios, has resigned after only 20 months, with chief of staff Louise O'Connor also departing. This follows recent news of potential studio closures and layoffs within Microsoft's gaming division. The departures occur amidst a strategic shift for Xbox, including price adjustments to Game Pass and a re-evaluation of multi-platform releases.

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Retro Gamer

Halo: Campaign Evolved reignites Halo's longest-running argument

Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, will introduce sprinting, a feature absent in the original but present in later installments. Creative director Max Szlagor and executive producer Damon Conn discuss how the addition of sprinting and other features like destructible vehicles are intended to modernize the gameplay while remaining faithful to the original's tone and challenge.

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Gamespot

Halo: Campaign Evolved Release Date And Global Launch Times Revealed

Microsoft has revealed the release date and global launch times for Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, launching on July 28 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5. Early access begins on July 23 for those who purchase the Premium or Collector's editions. The game includes updated graphics, features, and three new prequel missions titled Operation: Meteorite.

Metro UK

Halo tops PS5 pre-order charts despite Xbox exclusivity pivot

Despite Microsoft's pivot back to Xbox console exclusives, the upcoming Halo remake, Halo: Campaign Evolved, is topping pre-order charts on the PlayStation Store across Europe. This success on a competitor's platform could influence future exclusivity decisions for Xbox.

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FZ.se

FZ High Score – 3 deadlines i dag, 3 nya spel tillagda

The eleventh season of FZ High Score is underway, with deadlines approaching for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, and the Dave the Diver expansion In the Jungle. Three new games have been added to the season: Rhythm Paradise Groove, Palworld, and Halo: Campaign Evolved, with their respective guessing deadlines listed.

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Eurogamer

Following Gears of War: E-Day's declaration of Xbox exclusivity, Halo: Campaign Evolved is already climbing PlayStation pre-order charts

Halo: Campaign Evolved is seeing strong pre-order sales on the PlayStation Store, topping charts in several regions despite being an Xbox exclusive IP. This success, alongside other Xbox titles like Forza Horizon 5 and Sea of Thieves appearing on PlayStation, raises questions about Microsoft's console exclusive strategy. The remake is built on Unreal Engine 5 and has reportedly revitalized the original game's content.

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Gaming Bolt

Halo: Campaign Evolved Charting Strongly in Pre-Orders on the PlayStation Store

Halo: Campaign Evolved is experiencing strong pre-order numbers on the PlayStation Store, with its Standard Edition topping charts in the UK and showing significant interest in other regions. The game's upcoming launch on July 28th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC highlights the potential of cross-platform releases and raises questions about the platform strategy for other franchises like Gears of War.

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Push Square

Halo PS5 Poised to Sell Extremely Well, Topping PS Store Charts Around the World

Halo: Campaign Evolved is showing strong pre-order performance on the PlayStation Store, topping charts in several European countries and climbing in the US. The game's success on PlayStation 5 could influence Microsoft's future porting decisions, especially given the current scrutiny on the Xbox division's performance.

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Metro UK

Xbox’s real exclusivity problem is they don’t make games people want - Reader’s Feature

A reader argues that Xbox's primary issue is a lack of desirable games, not its exclusivity policies. Despite owning major studios like Activision Blizzard and Bethesda, the author believes Xbox has been mismanaged for over a decade, leading to a decline in relevance and a lack of compelling titles that justify purchasing an Xbox Series X console.

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