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🎮 PlayStation, Xbox, Multi-platformHalo Fans Can Relax: Campaign Evolved Won’t Require PS Plus For Split-Screen
Halo: Campaign Evolved(https://www.gamespot.com/games/halo-campaign-evolved/) lands on PC and Xbox Series X|S next month, and for the first time, on a PlayStation console. Ahead of its launch, some confusion has arisen regarding how local split-screen co-op will work on PS5, with many assuming that PS Plus subscriptions would be required for both players. Fortunately, there is some good news as Microsoft has clarified what will be required from players exactly. In an update, the official Halo Studios social media channel(https://x.com/halo/status/2068499211868643333) clarified that while local splitscreen co-op does require a PlayStation account for each player, it does not require two PlayStation Plus accounts to function. Originally, senior community manager John Junyszek claimed in a community Q&A that both accounts would each need a PlayStation Plus account and be linked to a Microsoft account. "If you're playing split-screen on PlayStation 5, both accounts will need to have PlayStation Plus and be linked to a Microsoft account," Junyszek wrote at the time. "Having these active PlayStation Plus subscriptions will also provide access to online co-op play." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwqeSUMEIY Naturally, PS5 players weren't too pleased with this statement, believing that it would cost extra on top of Halo: Campaign Evolved's $50 price tag to join a friend for some couch co-op. As for the Microsoft account requirement, this will allow for cross-progression across PC and consoles. PC and Xbox owners will only need to create a Microsoft account for local co-op. Halo: Campaign Evolved will be released on July 28, and Microsoft has already revealed the global launch times(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-campaign-evolved-release-date-and-global-launch-times-revealed/) more than a month in advance for the game. A complete remake of the very first Halo, the game celebrates the 25th anniversary of the franchise and includes extra content, like improved graphics, new prequel missions, and quality-of-life updates. If you're planning on hopping in, you can check out GameSpot's Halo: Campaign Evolved buying guide(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-campaign-evolved-release-date-and-global-launch-times-revealed/Campaign%20Evolved%20buying%20guide) and read up on how the game looks great in third-person(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-1-remake-lets-you-play-in-third-person-and-it-looks-great/). Halo Games, Ranked – The Best Halo FPS Games !3885432-halo4.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/3885432-halo4.jpg?w=1024) !4620959-halowars2.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1837/18375603/4620959-halowars2.jpg?w=1024) !4620960-halospartanassault.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1837/18375603/4620960-halospartanassault.jpg?w=1024) !4620961-halowars.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1837/18375603/4620961-halowars.jpg?w=1024) !3885423-3872540-screenshot2021-08-27at11.48.35am.png(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/3885423-3872540-screenshot2021-08-27at11.48.35am.png?w=1024) !3885424-3872539-screenshot2021-08-27at11.47.17am.png(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/3885424-3872539-screenshot2021-08-27at11.47.17am.png?w=1024) !3885425-3872538-screenshot2021-08-27at11.46.07am.png(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/3885425-3872538-screenshot2021-08-27at11.46.07am.png?w=1024) View Images(https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/best-halo-games-ranked/2900-3807/)
🖥 PlayStation, Xbox, PCOri creator declares Xbox Game Pass a mediocre slop factory that's 'a little like Communism'
"You need those games your studios are producing to become smash hits, cultural events that everyone wants to play."
🎮 PlayStation, Xbox, Multi-platformThe Witcher 4 dev still not convinced it's fully redeemed for Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 had a tumultuous launch, and CD Projekt Red's CEO still doesn't believe that the studio's redemption arc after that is over.
🎮 PlayStation, Xbox, Multi-platformHalo: Campaign Evolved has ridiculous local co-op requirements on PS5
The PS5 port of Halo: Campaign Evolved requires players to have two PS Plus subscriptions in order to play split-screen co-op
🖥 Xbox, PC5 promising games recently cancelled by Microsoft
If you wished for more pizazz at this year's Xbox Showcase, there's lots of it buried in an growing graveyard of cancelled Xbox games.
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformSouth of Midnight is one of Xbox Game Pass’ best games, yet that’s not enough to save its developer
Compulsion Games made an award-winning game in South of Midnight, but is still in danger of being shut down by Microsoft.
🎮 PlayStation, Xbox, Multi-platform12 games are leaving PlayStation Plus in July 2026
You have a month to check out these dozen games before they leave PlayStation Plus this July.
🖥 PlayStation, Xbox, PCSony deletes mention of PC from annual strategy report in favour of a gushing about AI
Seems like a downgrade.
🖥 PlayStation, Xbox, Mobile, VR, PCGrow A Garden 2: What are the Guild Rewards this week?
!(https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/gag2-guild-reward-header.jpg?width=690&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp) If you're wondering what rewards you can expect from grinding out your Guild rank in Grow A Garden 2 this week, we've got you covered. As you may know if you're enduring the Guild grind right now, rewards are based entirely on the heaviest crop you harvested for the week, with the total of all of your Guild members' heaviest crops putting you on a leaderboard. You'll need to climb this leaderboard to get the best Rewards on offer, and you definitely should because there are some great options available, including Eggs and rare pets. If you want to know all of the Guild Rewards in Grow A Garden 2 this week, read on for the full list. Read more(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/grow-a-garden-2-guild-rewards)
🖥 Xbox, PCSubnautica 2: All Biomods and how to unlock them
!(https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/subnautica2-biolab.jpg?width=690&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp) Biomods Subnautica 2(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/games/subnautica-2) are clever DNA changes that will change your character for the better, unlocked by scanning various flora, fauna and sea creatures. But, while grabbing the first four Biomods is pretty simple, getting your hands on the rest is going to require some hefty groundwork. From detecting nearby threats to emitting a sonar pulse that'll help you find resources, these Biomods completely alter what you're capable of in the game. Active Biomods are triggered abilities that come into play when you need them most and Passive ones are traits that are, fortunately, always on. Here's all the Biomods available in Subnautica 2 and everything you need to know to unlock them. Read more(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/subnautica-2-biomods)
🖥 PlayStation, Xbox, Mobile, VR, PCBlox Monsters codes
!(https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/blox-monsters-0.webp?width=690&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp) Blox Monsters is a Roblox(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/games/roblox) game that combines Pokémon with incremental simulators. In Blox Monsters, you’ll battle monsters to catch them, explore new worlds, and fill out a massive index of monsters. Read more(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/blox-monsters-codes)
🖥 Xbox, PC, Multi-platformTwo Point Museum is free on Steam this weekend and Xbox too, if you have Game Pass
Sega and Two Point Studios are making Two Point Museum free on Steam for a weekend, and there's a discount if you want to buy it