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Search interest in PlayStation Plus is trending, alongside guides and coverage of how PS Plus is required for certain multiplayer features on PlayStation. Specifically, split-screen co-op on PS5 is tied to PS Plus in at least one cross-platform scenario discussed by Eurogamer.

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Key Takeaway PlayStation Plus is a recurring requirement in current PS5 multiplayer discussions, including split-screen co-op access, while users also look up the latest available PS Plus games.
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PlayStation Plus is a recurring requirement in current PS5 multiplayer discussions, including split-screen co-op access, while users also look up the latest available PS Plus games.

Search interest in PlayStation Plus is trending, alongside guides and coverage of how PS Plus is required for certain multiplayer features on PlayStation. Specifically, split-screen co-op on PS5 is tied to PS Plus in at least one cross-platform scenario discussed by Eurogamer.

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Split-screen co-op requirement PS Plus is required for split-screen co-op on PS5 (as described in the headline).
Xbox account requirement PS5 players will require an Xbox account and gamertag to play (per Eurogamer headline).
PS Plus catalog guide A guide covers all PS Plus games available now.

What to Watch

  • Check updated PS Plus game lists for new additions, using the same 'All PS Plus Games Available Now' style guides. Push Square
  • Look for more reports on how cross-account linking (Xbox account/gamertag) interacts with PS Plus multiplayer requirements. Eurogamer

What Changed

  • Guide: All PS Plus Games Available Now Push Square
  • 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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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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Who's To Blame — PlayStation Or Xbox?

The news has been slammed as "anti-consumer" and needlessly "complicated," but it's unclear who exactly is responsible — PlayStation or Xbox — and everyone has their plasma rifles pointed in all directions. Xbox players don't need a second Game Pass subscription to play local split-screen, only a unique Microsoft account, which calls into question why it would be any different for PlayStation users. In all likelihood, it's because both players must link to Xbox's services, meaning that the second player cannot simply be a 'guest.' Sony's architecture treats any external network connection as a

Halo: Campaign Evolved PS5 Local Couch Co-Op Unexpectedly Requires Both Players To Have Active PlayStation Plus
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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