Online Split Screen Multiplayer GW2 for PS4
I have read online that there is an Online multiplayer with split screen feature for PS4 that was added as of Dec. 1st, 2016. This is according to several 3rd person articles such as these http://w...
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You don't mention so I'll start with the basics;
To initiate Split-Screen on the PS4 both players must have a PSN account and each of those accounts must be connected to an EA account.
The date of birth associated with each account can affect whether or not you can connect; the game is rated for 10+ so a child with a DOB indicating they are younger than that might get blocked from access, and even older children with certain parental controls enabled could be blocked. In the event that one player in the Split- Screen duo is blocked both players will be denied access.
If the second player does not have a PSN account or does not have an EA account then they will play as a "Guest"- a. Consequence of that is that their progress will not be saved in any way so I wouldn't advise it unless they don't mind wasting their time.
To start Split-Screen play you need to visit the stacked pair of old-style television sets found to the right of your Dressing Room in either base- basically across the courtyard from the Multiplayer Portal.
The primary player, the Group Leader, will need to visit there to activate Split-Screen and Player Two will need to follow the prompts and Split-Screen mode will load.
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In Split-Screen the second player will not be able to interact with most items in the Backyard since they are basically a "visitor" so they cannot open chests, promote characters, or set decorations. They are also tethered to the Group Leader who decides what they play. The second player can access the Sticker Shop and start Flag of Power as well as pick up any Golden Gnomes found.
If you are getting a specific error when trying to go online with Split-Screen then we'll need to know what error message you are receiving to be able to help you out.
To initiate Split-Screen on the PS4 both players must have a PSN account and each of those accounts must be connected to an EA account.
The date of birth associated with each account can affect whether or not you can connect; the game is rated for 10+ so a child with a DOB indicating they are younger than that might get blocked from access, and even older children with certain parental controls enabled could be blocked. In the event that one player in the Split- Screen duo is blocked both players will be denied access.
If the second player does not have a PSN account or does not have an EA account then they will play as a "Guest"- a. Consequence of that is that their progress will not be saved in any way so I wouldn't advise it unless they don't mind wasting their time.
To start Split-Screen play you need to visit the stacked pair of old-style television sets found to the right of your Dressing Room in either base- basically across the courtyard from the Multiplayer Portal.
The primary player, the Group Leader, will need to visit there to activate Split-Screen and Player Two will need to follow the prompts and Split-Screen mode will load.
P
In Split-Screen the second player will not be able to interact with most items in the Backyard since they are basically a "visitor" so they cannot open chests, promote characters, or set decorations. They are also tethered to the Group Leader who decides what they play. The second player can access the Sticker Shop and start Flag of Power as well as pick up any Golden Gnomes found.
If you are getting a specific error when trying to go online with Split-Screen then we'll need to know what error message you are receiving to be able to help you out.
Besides what @realitysquared wrote above:
There seems to be an issue that pops up from time time of the player's EA account not being properly tied to their console account/gamer tag (something to do with the email account used, I believe), or with the console not being setup as the "home console."
I'm super short on time right now, but 2-3 weeks ago I was trying to work with someone having this issue I posted two links that EA staff sent me which may be helpful. Search through my posts and you can find it.
I never had any issues with online split screen and second accounts, and I'm not all that savvy on the technical end of things. I wish I could help more.
