After developer 343 Industries announced it had stopped working on the split-screen co-op game mode, Halo Infinite fans found a way to play the shooter in that setting. Although local campaign co-op for Halo Infinite had previously been mentioned, 343's head of creative, Joseph Staten, recently acknowledged that work on the mode had been abandoned (opens in new tab). A supporter on Twitter(opens in new tab) found a workaround that enables users to access the functionality that has been shelved. By using the clever menu bug, you can invite friends to join your campaign session and play Halo Infinite co-op alongside them. Xbox Series X|S players seem to be the only ones who can access it, shutting PC users out of the fun.
How to play split-screen co-op in Halo Infinite
You must first launch the campaign solo in Halo Infinite, make a save file, and have a friend ready in the game's main menu before you can play in split-screen co-op. They must be linked to the Halo online network, whether they are playing the game on a console or a computer. Then take the following actions:
- Pick a campaign save the file, then load it.
- As soon as the game begins to load, press the View button on the Xbox Wireless Controller to access the 'Social' option.
- Find your friend in the game's menu by going to the "Friends" page, and then choose to join their fireteam.
- Return to the "Social" menu, choose the fireteam you recently joined, and then click the "Leave" button.
- Go to the 'Server' settings screen and select 'Local Offline' for the server setting.
- When playing a multiplayer game on your console, add more controllers and link them to your Xbox profile as usual.
- Select ‘Play’ to start
The method was released online by the Halo fan account Halo Creation(opens in a new tab), which claims that the workaround is simple. No crashes, AI issues, or other flaws should prevent you from playing the campaign with a friend. Another player claims the trick supports a four-player co-op on Reddit(opens in a new tab). But don't count on the workaround to last forever. As a bug, it will probably be fixed in a later version, and 343 is not expected to ever offer an official replacement.
Cooperative online campaigns are still an option. It's anticipated to debut between November 8 and March 7, overshooting the August release timeframe that was first stated following many delays. Two new multiplayer maps, a free 30-tier combat pass, the beta Forge mode, Covert One Flag, and a new competitive game style will all be added to the game. However, it's possible that Halo Infinite's local co-op option fell short of expectations. Even while it's enjoyable, online co-op, which has been in beta for a few weeks, doesn't keep the campaign interesting.
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