Xbox Requires 2 PS Plus Accounts for PS5 Halo Cross-Play
Updated
Updated · Forbes · Jun 20
Xbox Requires 2 PS Plus Accounts for PS5 Halo Cross-Play
3 articles · Updated · Forbes · Jun 20
Summary
PS5 players who want Halo: Campaign Evolved co-op must link each player to a Microsoft account, and split-screen on PS5 also requires 2 PlayStation Plus subscriptions.
Xbox’s FAQ extends the account rules across platforms: cross-progression needs a Microsoft account and Xbox gamertag everywhere, Steam players need a linked Microsoft account, and Xbox split-screen requires a second Microsoft subscription.
The setup means even local co-op can require online-linked accounts, raising friction for a flagship series Microsoft is now bringing to PlayStation.
Xbox has not clarified whether the restrictions stem from Microsoft policy or Sony’s subscription rules, leaving open whether cross-console Halo co-op will be too cumbersome for many players.