Follow up response on X (formerly Twitter):
We incorrectly stated that PlayStation Plus is required for local co-op splitscreen play. Local splitscreen co-op requires a PlayStation account for each player but does not require a PlayStation Plus account.
Original quote from the article:
On PS5 specifically, both split-screen players will need to have an active PlayStation Plus membership and a linked Microsoft account. Steam players will only need to link to a Microsoft account, while Xbox Series X|S players will only need an active Game Pass subscription if they want to play online, as expected.
If they wanted to correct things they shouldn’t post on shitter.
Still annoying you need a second PlayStation account for guests.
That’s asinine.
I agree that co-op being impossible on Xbox / PlayStation using a guest account is stupid.