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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

PlayStation 5 players will need an Xbox account to access Halo: Campaign Evolved.

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📍 How it ended

Halo: Campaign Evolved required PS5 players to have an Xbox account and gamertag to play. Local split-screen co-op additionally required both accounts to have PlayStation Plus.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 4d ago, after coverage quieted.

The brief

Halo: Campaign Evolved is set to release on PlayStation 5 with a unique requirement: players must have an Xbox account and gamertag to play. Additionally, a PlayStation Plus subscription is necessary for split-screen co-op mode. Coverage from Pure Xbox, Forbes, Windows Central, and Eurogamer emphasizes the unusual account requirements for PS5 players.

The need for an Xbox account and gamertag is highlighted as a significant departure from typical cross-platform gaming practices. The requirement for a PlayStation Plus subscription for local co-op play is also noted. Watch for reactions from the gaming community and potential updates from Microsoft and Sony regarding this cross-platform requirement.

Coverage does not yet specify whether this requirement will extend to other games or platforms.

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Quick answers

Why do PS5 players need an Xbox account to play Halo: Campaign Evolved?

According to coverage from Pure Xbox, Forbes, Windows Central, and Eurogamer, PS5 players need an Xbox account and gamertag to access Halo: Campaign Evolved. Coverage does not yet specify the reason for this requirement.

Is a PlayStation Plus subscription required for all modes of Halo: Campaign Evolved on PS5?

A PlayStation Plus subscription is required for split-screen co-op mode. Coverage does not yet specify whether it is needed for other modes.

Will other games on PS5 have similar cross-platform account requirements?

Coverage does not yet specify whether this requirement will extend to other games or platforms.

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Topics

Halo: Campaign Evolved PlayStation 5 Xbox account cross-platform gaming PlayStation Plus gaming requirements

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