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People are reacting to news that Halo: Campaign Evolved split-screen co-op on PS5 will require PlayStation Plus for both local players, effectively adding a second subscription. Coverage also includes debates about PS Plus monetization strategy and what Sony’s “improving service proposition” could mean for subscribers.

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Key Takeaway On PS5, Halo: Campaign Evolved’s local split-screen co-op appears to require PlayStation Plus for both players, triggering backlash over “double DRM/DRM even for couch co-op.”
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On PS5, Halo: Campaign Evolved’s local split-screen co-op appears to require PlayStation Plus for both players, triggering backlash over “double DRM/DRM even for couch co-op.”

People are reacting to news that Halo: Campaign Evolved split-screen co-op on PS5 will require PlayStation Plus for both local players, effectively adding a second subscription. Coverage also includes debates about PS Plus monetization strategy and what Sony’s “improving service proposition” could mean for subscribers.

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Top 4 signals · On PS5, Halo: Campaign Evolved’s local split-screen co-op
Kotaku · 4h ago
Halo: Campaign Evolved On PS5 Gets Called Out For Bizarre Split-Screen PlayStation Plus Requirements: ‘Forced Double Online DRM Even For Couch Co-Op’
IGN · 4h ago
Halo: Campaign Evolved Split-Screen Co-Op on PS5 Requires PlayStation Plus for Both Players
Eurogamer · 10h 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
Push Square · 11h ago
Uproar as Halo PS5 Demands 2 PS Plus Subscriptions for Local Co-Op

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Push Square · 9h ago
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Eurogamer · 10d ago
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Briefing Findings · On PS5, Halo: Campaign Evolved’s local split-screen co-op

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game Halo: Campaign Evolved
mode impacted Split-screen co-op on PS5
subscription requirement PlayStation Plus required for both players
additional access requirement Requires Xbox account and gamertag (as reported for PS5 players)

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  • Follow ongoing backlash coverage around “2 PS Plus subscriptions” for local Halo co-op. Kotaku

What Changed

  • Halo: Campaign Evolved On PS5 Gets Called Out For Bizarre Split-Screen PlayStation Plus Requirements: ‘Forced Double Online DRM Even For Couch Co-Op’ 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
  • Uproar as Halo PS5 Demands 2 PS Plus Subscriptions for Local Co-Op Push Square
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What games will be available during PlayStation Days of Play? 

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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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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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