Halo Studios confirmed in a Halo Waypoint Q&A that Halo: Campaign Evolved will have specific account requirements depending on the platform. On PlayStation 5, if two players want to dive into the campaign in local split-screen mode, each will need an Xbox account linked and an active PlayStation Plus subscription, even when playing offline.
On Xbox Series X and S, the game also requires two Xbox accounts for split-screen co-op, though subscription needs vary by mode: online multiplayer demands Game Pass or Xbox Live, while offline local co-op only needs the dual accounts.
The revelation sparked backlash over the past few days, particularly among PlayStation players expecting a simpler cooperative experience on this remake coming in July 2026. The requirement for dual PS Plus subscriptions to play offline generated complaints across social media.
Halo: Campaign Evolved releases in July for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5, bringing the remastered original campaign in third-person perspective with new missions.
