Halo: Campaign Evolved launches July 28, 2026, on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5. This is the first time a mainline Halo campaign has shipped on a Sony console, ending a 25-year run as one of gaming's defining console exclusives.

The Standard Edition launches at $49.99. Premium and Collector's Editions cost between $59.99 and $199.99 and include up to five days of Early Access from July 23, exclusive armour and weapon cosmetics, and four-player online co-op with cross-play and cross-progression across Xbox Series X|S, PC and PlayStation 5. The game is also available on day one through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.

Halo: Campaign Evolved is a ground-up remake of the original Halo: Combat Evolved, rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5 with overhauled visuals, expanded story content and modern gameplay features. Players who purchased the Premium or Collector's Edition have already been exploring the game through Early Access, which began on July 23, ahead of the full release next week.

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What's New in Halo: Campaign Evolved?

While Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary focused mainly on improving the game's graphics, Halo: Campaign Evolved is a complete remake built from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5.

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