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News coverage focuses on confusion and backlash around whether Halo: Campaign Evolved split-screen co-op on PS5 requires PlayStation Plus for one or both players. Separate discussion also points to Sony’s intent to boost PS Plus profitability by improving its service proposition and the reveal of PS Plus Premium/Extra games for June.

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Key Takeaway For Halo: Campaign Evolved split-screen co-op on PS5, PS Plus requirements have become a point of controversy and are being clarified after user backlash.
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For Halo: Campaign Evolved split-screen co-op on PS5, PS Plus requirements have become a point of controversy and are being clarified after user backlash.

News coverage focuses on confusion and backlash around whether Halo: Campaign Evolved split-screen co-op on PS5 requires PlayStation Plus for one or both players. Separate discussion also points to Sony’s intent to boost PS Plus profitability by improving its service proposition and the reveal of PS Plus Premium/Extra games for June.

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Top 3 signals · For Halo: Campaign Evolved split-screen co-op
IGN · 9h ago
Halo: Campaign Evolved Split-Screen Co-Op on PS5 Requires PlayStation Plus for Both Players
Kotaku · 9h ago
Xbox Clarifies Halo: Campaign Evolved Won’t Require PS Plus For Splitscreen After Massive Backlash
Eurogamer · 15h ago
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

Broader PlayStation Plus coverage

Other PlayStation Plus activity — not part of the “For Halo: Campaign Evolved split-screen co-op” story
Push Square · 14h ago
Sony Aims to Drive PS Plus Profits by 'Improving Service Proposition'
Eurogamer · 10d ago
Here are our PS Plus Premium and Extra games for June
Push Square · 16h ago
Uproar as Halo PS5 Demands 2 PS Plus Subscriptions for Local Co-Op

Briefing Findings · For Halo: Campaign Evolved split-screen co-op

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Game affected Halo: Campaign Evolved
Mode PS5 split-screen co-op
Initial requirement claim Both players need PlayStation Plus for local co-op
Backlash response Xbox clarified splitscreen won’t require PS Plus after backlash

What to Watch

  • Re-check Halo: Campaign Evolved co-op system requirements and PS Plus prompts after Xbox’s clarification. Kotaku

What Changed

  • Xbox Clarifies Halo: Campaign Evolved Won’t Require PS Plus For Splitscreen After Massive Backlash Kotaku
  • Halo: Campaign Evolved Split-Screen Co-Op on PS5 Requires PlayStation Plus for Both Players IGN
  • 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 Eurogamer
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Halo: Campaign Evolved PS5 players will require an Xbox account and gamertag to play – oh, and PS Plus, too, if they want to play split-screen co-op

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What games will be available during PlayStation Days of Play? 

Throughout the PlayStation Days of Play event, PS Plus subscribers will have plenty to look forward to. That includes access to the Destiny 2: Legacy Collection (2025), including The Final Shape expansion for both Extra and Premium/Deluxe subscribers. There will also be exclusive packs available to all PlayStation Plus members. EA Sports FC 26 Icons Player Pack (available until June 16) includes: Gold Starting XI Pack3 Iconic Player Picks War of Tanks: HEAT PlayStation Plus Pack (available on May 26) includes: Agent Skin (Kent): Wave RiderVehicle Skin (XM1 90): Royal Blue250,000 Credits Marath

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Did PlayStation Plan This?

The only subscription length that you can currently get for less is 12 months. You can buy Plus one, three, or 12 months at a time. It's the one and three-month subs that were hit with price hikes last week. Signing on for a full year of Plus was unaffected. The skeptical among you might think that those buying PS Plus one and three months at a time were deterred from doing so last week, just so they could be tempted into committing to a full year seven days later. Related Every Game Coming To PS Plus Essential, Extra, And Premium In June 2026 Every game coming to Es

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When is PlayStation's Days of Play sale?

The PlayStation Days of Play sale is taking place from May 27 until June 10, with different deals going live throughout the sale.

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What else does PlayStation Days of Play include? 

PlayStation Days of Play will also offer trials of more than 40 indie games, including Baby Steps, Lumines Arise and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

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