Overview
- Halo Studios confirmed on Saturday that every player must have a Microsoft account and Xbox Gamertag to play Campaign Evolved on any platform to enable cross‑platform progression.
- The Q&A states that on PlayStation 5, both split‑screen players must have active PlayStation Plus memberships and link PSN accounts to Microsoft accounts even for offline couch co‑op.
- Platform rules differ elsewhere: Xbox split‑screen requires the second player to use a unique Microsoft account and online co‑op needs an active Xbox Game Pass, while Steam users must link a Microsoft account.
- The PS5 split‑screen requirement triggered strong fan criticism on social media and some reported preorder cancellations, and outlets say they have asked Sony and Microsoft which company set the PS Plus rule without receiving a public answer.
- This setup follows past Halo account linking but could change how casual local play works on PS5; developers recommend creating Xbox accounts before the game's July release to avoid launch‑day delays.