Halo’s PS5 Port Requires Two PS Plus Subscriptions and Microsoft Account Links

Overview

• Halo Studios confirmed on June 20 that every player must link a Microsoft account and Xbox Gamertag to play Halo: Campaign Evolved on any platform.
• The studio said PS5 split-screen requires both local accounts to have active PlayStation Plus memberships and be linked to Microsoft accounts.
• On other platforms, Halo Studios said Steam players must link to a Microsoft account and Xbox split-screen needs a second unique Microsoft account while online co-op on Xbox requires an active Xbox Game Pass subscription.
• Fans reacted strongly online to the PS5 rule, with social posts from high‑profile leakers and reports of some pre-order cancellations as users debated whether Sony or Microsoft set the PS Plus requirement.
• The account linking follows Microsoft’s recent cross‑platform progression model, but requiring paid PSN memberships for offline local co-op could make casual couch play harder and may reshape how console ports balance online infrastructure and platform rules.