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Halo: Campaign Evolved doesn’t have split-screen on PC, but this mod fixes that, if you’re willing to look past some quirks
Halo: Campaign Evolved has launched on PC and consoles, but its PC edition lacks official split-screen co-op despite the feature being available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. A new Nexus Mods release enables local split-screen on PC by activating functionality already present in the game, highlighting the unusual omission from the official PC feature set.
The mod supports two local players rather than the four available on consoles, requires a hotkey to activate and has only been tested with the Steam version, not the Microsoft Store/Game Pass release. Reported limitations include a likely requirement for both players to use controllers and subtitles spanning both screens; its creator says it does not alter the game executable, instead adding a second player at runtime through UE4SS.
In short
- A mod enables PC split-screen co-op in Halo: Campaign Evolved.
- It activates disabled functionality already present in the PC version.
- Support is limited to two players and has several quirks.
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The case for
Players who value local co-op can reasonably see the mod as a useful workaround: it makes a feature already present in the game available on PC, where friends or family can play together on one machine. Its limits are disclosed, and the creator says it adds a second player at runtime without altering the executable, giving interested players a way to try split-screen while official support is absent.
The case against
Players and developers can reasonably argue that an unofficial mod is not a substitute for a supported feature. It offers only two-player co-op, has known quirks, may require two controllers, and has been tested only with the Steam version, so users may prefer to wait for an official PC implementation with broader compatibility and proper support.
Explained simply
Halo: Campaign Evolved is the latest release in Microsoft's long-running Halo franchise, available on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles. The game features split-screen co-operative play, allowing two players to progress through the campaign together on the same screen, a feature particularly valued by players who enjoy tackling story-driven games with friends or family.
The PC version launched without this split-screen functionality, despite the feature being fully available on console versions. This represents an unusual gap between editions, especially as the game contains all the underlying code necessary to enable split-screen play on PC. The omission of this feature from the official PC release has prompted considerable discussion amongst players.
Community modders have now released modifications that unlock split-screen functionality for PC players. These developments have highlighted the discrepancy between what console and PC users can access in what is fundamentally the same game.