Criticisms of the PS5 Requirements

The PS5 policy has drawn heavy backlash from players and gaming outlets, centering on three main points:

• An offline feature requiring online subscriptions: Split-screen is a local, offline feature, yet it demands that both players have paid PS Plus accounts. Vice described this as "not pretty" and "counterintuitive" for a feature that doesn't use online services .
• No console sharing workaround: Unlike most PS5 games, where a primary account's PS Plus can be shared with local users, Campaign Evolved checks each account individually, forcing a second paid subscription for the second player .
• Perceived unfairness between platforms: Critics note that Xbox and PC players face no paid-subscription barrier for local co-op—only a free Microsoft account—making the PS5 requirement feel uneven and punitive to PlayStation fans .

Launch Details at a Glance

Collector's Edition Status

The $199.99 / €200 Collector's Edition sold out within hours of pre-orders going live on June 7, 2026 . Halo Studios confirmed in the June Community Q&A that the Collector's Edition was "always intended to be a limited run" and that no restock is planned . Resellers are flipping the bundle for $600–$700 on eBay and other marketplaces, and multiple gaming outlets reported that bots and scalpers grabbed inventory within seconds, leaving many fans empty-handed .

Criticisms of the PS5 Requirements

The PS5 policy has drawn heavy backlash from players and gaming outlets, centering on three main points:

• An offline feature requiring online subscriptions: Split-screen is a local, offline feature, yet it demands that both players have paid PS Plus accounts. Vice described this as "not pretty" and "counterintuitive" for a feature that doesn't use online services .
• No console sharing workaround: Unlike most PS5 games, where a primary account's PS Plus can be shared with local users, Campaign Evolved checks each account individually, forcing a second paid subscription for the second player .
• Perceived unfairness between platforms: Critics note that Xbox and PC players face no paid-subscription barrier for local co-op—only a free Microsoft account—making the PS5 requirement feel uneven and punitive to PlayStation fans .

Launch Details at a Glance

Collector's Edition Status

The $199.99 / €200 Collector's Edition sold out within hours of pre-orders going live on June 7, 2026 . Halo Studios confirmed in the June Community Q&A that the Collector's Edition was "always intended to be a limited run" and that no restock is planned . Resellers are flipping the bundle for $600–$700 on eBay and other marketplaces, and multiple gaming outlets reported that bots and scalpers grabbed inventory within seconds, leaving many fans empty-handed .