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Halo: Campaign Evolved

Earlier this month we pulled the curtain back on <a href="Campaign Evolved" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Halo: Campaign Evolved</a> and shared its imminent release date of July 28 – or July 23 if you pre-order the Premium Edition and get up to 5 days of Early Access. While we have been busy sharing <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news?category=games" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">lots of news</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4rAVQs2aJOI?feature=share" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">highlighting features like split-screen and online co-op</a>, and creating <a href="https://youtu.be/6sUil_Tj_OQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fun videos with Sgt Johnson</a>, we know you all still have plenty of questions. 



Today, we’re setting aside some time to answer some of the most common ones we’ve seen online and in our mentions. We plan on doing this again, so please keep sending your questions our way and we’ll try to answer them in our next Q&A!



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Q: Do you need to find Skulls in-game before you can apply them? A: Yes! In order to apply Skull modifiers in-game, you will need to find and collect them. There are 3 Skulls hidden on each mission in Halo: Campaign Evolved and another 3 that are granted upon unlocking Campaign Remix.



Q: Will there be any additional Collector’s Editions up for sale? A: We are humbled and blown away by the overwhelming excitement for the Collector’s Edition. This was always intended to be a limited edition offering but safe to say demand has far exceeded what was projected and produced. The Collector’s Edition is officially sold out and there are no plans for a restock. With regards to reports of reselling – Our retail partners have audited orders and found no evidence of widespread scalping. Only a tiny percentage of purchases showed suspicious behavior, and in those cases, orders were refunded and units were put back up for sale. As a reminder, some customers may choose to cancel their pre-order, so there’s always a chance a few more units trickle in over the coming weeks. If you’re a fan of awesome Halo statues, we are working with partners to release even more Halo: Campaign Evolved collectibles throughout the year to help celebrate 25 years of Halo. Stay tuned for more info.



Q: Are there any XBOX account requirements to play the game solo or co-op? A: Yes, just as you do today for Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Halo Infinite to ensure smooth cross-platform progression, to play Halo: Campaign Evolved you will need a Microsoft account and XBOX Gamertag, regardless of the platform(s) you play on. This enables both cross-platform play and cross-platform progression. A few additional items to keep in mind for launch day include:



<ul>
<li>XBOX Series X|S: If you’re playing splitscreen local co-op on an XBOX console, both players will need a unique Microsoft account. Online network co-op play requires an active XBOX Game Pass subscription.</li>



<li>PlayStation 5®: If you’re playing splitscreen local co-op on PlayStation 5®, both players will need to be signed into PlayStation accounts and be linked to Microsoft accounts. A PlayStation Plus account is NOT required for local splitscreen co-op. Online network co-op play requires an active PlayStation Plus subscription.</li>



<li>Steam: If you’re playing via Steam, you will need to link to a Microsoft account. </li>
</ul>



If you’d like to jump in immediately on July 28, we recommend having an XBOX account created beforehand to help save time once you put the disc in the tray.



 Editor’s Note: This section incorrectly stated that a PlayStation Plus account is required for local co-op play and was updated with a correction on June 20. 



Q: Will there be a Photo Mode or Theater Mode? A: The Blind Skull, which hides your HUD UI, weapons, and hands from view, combined with the Acrophobia Skull, which allows you to fly, should be able to provide some incredible screenshot opportunities, but there are no current plans for a Photo Mode or Theater Mode in Halo: Campaign Evolved.



Q: Can I turn off hitmarkers in-game? A: Yes. We like to start by providing as much feedback to players as possible, so this is enabled by default, but you should feel free to turn this feature off via the in-game settings.



Q: Can I wear the Mark IV armor in the base 10 missions? A: We love the Mark IV armor too, so we understand the desire to wear it everywhere, but it will only be available in the 3 new bonus missions.



Q: How does the new 3rd Person mode work? Is it possible to play this way right from the start? A: The ability to play in 3rd Person is an optional way to experience the game that can be enabled once you’ve found the “Perspective” Skull hidden in one of the game’s 13 missions. To learn more about Skulls and the new Remix feature in Halo: Campaign Evolved, <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/skulls-campaign-remix-halo-campaign-evolved" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">check out this blog!</a> 



Q: Will the Stanchion be useable in the bonus missions or in the main missions via Campaign Remix?  A: Sgt Johnson’s Stanchion, which was featured in our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4sUx2nX5EQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">new missions trailer</a>, is his personal weapon and not one he likes to share. As such, it will not be featured outside his personal use in the prequel missions.   



Q: If I customize my Spartan, will they show up in cutscenes with that armor?  A: To ensure that the narrative remains as faithful to the original game as possible, the personalized customization options you choose will not show up during cutscenes.



Q: Will LASO mean playing the game with truly all Skulls active? A: We’ll have a specific selection of Skulls for LASO. Similar to MCC, it won’t be all Skulls, but it will still be extremely challenging. We’ll share more about the specific LASO selection in the lead up to launch.



Q: How does the game balance enemy encounters for Co-Op? A: If you load up a Co-Op session via split-screen or online play, each mission will scale appropriately depending on how many people you have in your lobby. This will show up in a few different ways: 



<ul>
<li>Number of enemies: You may encounter a higher number of enemies, though this is largely determined by your difficulty selection.</li>



<li>Rank of enemies: Enemies have a chance to upgrade to a higher rank. The more players, and the higher the difficulty, the higher the chance they will upgrade.</li>



<li>Enemy intelligence increases: The enemy AI will avoid grenades more frequently, target and shoot at players more efficiently, and know when to fall back to gain their shields more effectively. </li>
</ul>



And, since not everyone in your Co-Op session will be at the same skill level, we’ve also introduced a new feature – Difficulty Modifiers – to help everyone enjoy their time together. Difficulty Modifiers allow each player to adjust settings for themselves, which can help them have an easier time or a more difficult challenge. These settings are: 



<ul>
<li>Damage Resistance (increase or decrease how much damage you take from enemies)</li>



<li>Shield Recharge Rate (increase or decrease how quickly your shields will begin recharging)</li>



<li>Damage Modifier (increase or decrease how much damage you deal to enemies with weapons and grenades)</li>



<li>Melee Damage Modifier (increase or decrease how much damage your melee deals to enemies)</li>



<li>Ammo (Infinite Ammo, Bottomless Clip, etc.) </li>
</ul>



So, if you have 4 players in your lobby, expect to face more Covenant resistance than if you play solo, but be sure to take advantage of Difficulty Modifiers to ensure everyone in the lobby is having a good time. Note: There are some Achievements that will not be earnable when Difficulty Modifiers are enabled for any members of your Fireteam.



Q: Can you still backpack reload?   A: We loved this button glitch in the original Halo: Combat Evolved, so we wanted to preserve its behavior with the “Stowed Reload” Skull, which allows your weapon to reload while on your back to mimic this behavior. Although it’s no longer a button glitch, its spirit continues to live on. 



Q: Will there be more content or features such as additional story DLC, Firefight, new Skulls, more customization, etc. added after launch?  A: Halo: Campaign Evolved is meant to focus on remaking the original campaign of Halo: Combat Evolved and providing three fun, new prequels missions. There are no plans to expand the game into a live service with continued content or feature additions.



Q: Will there be assassinations? A: No, there aren’t any specific assassination animations, but your traditional backsmacks will continue to provide one-hit kills while helping you avoid detection in stealthier situations. 



Q: Will there be a public demo of Halo: Campaign Evolved ahead of launch? A: There are no plans to release a demo of the game before launch. If you’re excited and want to get your hands on the game as soon as possible, you can pre-order <a href="https://aka.ms/HCEBuyNow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the Premium Edition</a> and get up to 5 days of early access beginning July 23, 2026! 



Q: Do I need to play the original missions before I can play the three new missions?  A: You can play the prequel missions as soon as you launch the game. We want everyone to experience this new story, so we’ve decided not to gate it behind any specific tasks, actions, or paywalls. Load up the game, select the new missions, and enjoy another adventure with the Master Chief and Sgt Johnson. For brand new players, we do recommend starting with the original missions as they are designed to help onboard players with tutorials along the way.  



Q: Is it July 28th yet? A: No, but we’ll get there together! 



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We are excited to continue sharing more information over the next few weeks, and we can’t wait to launch Halo: Campaign Evolved on July 28. 



To learn even more about the game, be sure to check out these videos and articles: 



<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MxBFXH2a_U" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cinematic Story Trailer</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4sUx2nX5EQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New Missions Trailer | Operation: Meteorite</a> </li>



<li><a href="https://youtu.be/6sUil_Tj_OQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Play Your Way | Skulls, Remix, & Co-Op</a></li>



<li><a href="https://youtu.be/C6JyOj-7tH8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">28 Minute Gameplay Demo | Assault on the Control Room</a> </li>



<li><a href="https://youtu.be/6FLR_KM_sPA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">3rd Person Gameplay | The Silent Cartographer</a> </li>



<li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/achievement-list-halo-campaign-evolved" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full</a><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/achievement-list-halo-campaign-evolved" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Achievement & Trophy List</a> </li>



<li><a href="https://youtu.be/e-tXi1NC_aU" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Developer Round Table Reveal</a></li>



<li><a href="https://gameinformer.com/cover-reveal/2026/06/16/cover-reveal-halo-campaign-evolved" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Game Informer Cover Art Reveal</a> </li>
</ul>



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-campaign-evolved/buy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pre-order the Digital Premium Edition of Halo: Campaign Evolved</a> and get the Foundry Armor Pack and up to 5 days early-access play starting July 23, 2026.

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Spotlight: June 18, 2026

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In 2001, Eric Nylund’s Halo: The Fall of Reach novel laid the foundations of a franchise that is this year celebrating its twenty fifth anniversary.



The Fall of Reach introduced us to the SPARTAN-II program, the brainchild of Dr. Catherine Halsey, and told the origin story of John-117—the Master Chief—from his childhood up to the events that lead directly into the first game, Halo: CE.



We are thrilled to announce that a full cast audio drama version of The Fall of Reach is in production—featuring Tim Dadabo as narrator, as well as the iconic and beloved voices of Steve Downes (John-117) and Jen Taylor (Cortana, Dr. Halsey)—in collaboration with our long-term friends and partners at Simon & Schuster Audio.



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This new audio version is based on the updated text in <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Halo-The-Master-Chief-Omnibus/Eric-Nylund/Halo/9781668241356">Halo: The Master Chief Omnibus, a collection that is releasing later this year</a>.



We’ll have more exciting casting news to share with you over the coming months!



<a href="https://bit.ly/FallOfReachAudio">You can pre-order your copy of The Fall of Reach Full Cast Audio Drama here today</a>.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">THE FALL OF REACH</h2>



The 26th century. Humanity has expanded beyond Earth to hundreds of interstellar colonies, but the Unified Earth Government is struggling to control this vast empire. Dr. Catherine Halsey offers a solution and it starts with seventy-five children—trained to become super-soldiers to deliver humanity from seething colonial insurrections that threaten to erupt into full-blown interplanetary civil war. But an even greater peril lurks among the stars: the Covenant. A theocratic alliance of alien species hellbent on cleansing humanity from the galaxy.    This is the electrifying origin story of Spartan John-117—the Master Chief—and his legendary heroism in leading the fight against humanity’s annihilation.

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Halo: The Fall of Reach – Full Cast Audio Drama | Announcement

On July 28, we return to the ring that started it all with <a href="https://aka.ms/HCEBuyNow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Halo: Campaign Evolved</a>. While the original game, Halo: Combat Evolved, launched before Achievements were officially established in the Xbox ecosystem, players in the community have always set goals and found unique ways to challenge themselves.



Now, 25 years later, we’re excited to share the Achievements and Trophies that you will be able to unlock when Halo: Campaign Evolved lands next month.



Assemble your co-op completionist crew with 2-player splitscreen on consoles or a 4-player online Fireteam and enjoy the hunt!



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><tbody><tr><td>Name</td><td>Description </td><td>Trophy </td><td>Gamerscore </td></tr><tr><td>The Autumn Leaves </td><td>Complete Pillar of Autumn </td><td>Bronze </td><td>10 </td></tr><tr><td>Installation 04 </td><td>Complete Halo </td><td>Bronze </td><td>10 </td></tr><tr><td>Infiltration Anticipation </td><td>Complete Truth and Reconciliation </td><td>Bronze </td><td>10 </td></tr><tr><td>Bee Thirty </td><td>Complete Silent Cartographer </td><td>Bronze </td><td>10 </td></tr><tr><td>Control Alt Delete </td><td>Complete Assault on the Control Room  </td><td>Bronze </td><td>10 </td></tr><tr><td>This Stuff is Your History </td><td>Complete 343 Guilty Spark </td><td>Bronze </td><td>10 </td></tr><tr><td>Protocol Dictates Action </td><td>Complete The Library </td><td>Bronze </td><td>10 </td></tr><tr><td>Double Trouble </td><td>Complete Two Betrayals </td><td>Bronze </td><td>10 </td></tr><tr><td>Captain’s Orders </td><td>Complete Keyes </td><td>Bronze </td><td>10 </td></tr><tr><td>Dust and Echoes Evolved </td><td>Complete The Maw </td><td>Bronze </td><td>10 </td></tr><tr><td>Before the Fall </td><td>Complete New Mission 1 </td><td>Bronze </td><td>10 </td></tr><tr><td>Tiger Company </td><td>Complete New Mission 2 </td><td>Bronze </td><td>10 </td></tr><tr><td>Personal Space </td><td>Complete New Mission 3 </td><td>Bronze </td><td>10 </td></tr><tr><td>Greenhorn </td><td>Complete the Campaign on Easy Difficulty </td><td>Bronze </td><td>10 </td></tr><tr><td>Birth of a Spartan </td><td>Complete the Campaign on Normal Difficulty </td><td>Bronze </td><td>20 </td></tr><tr><td>Heroes Never Die </td><td>Complete the Campaign on Heroic Difficulty </td><td>Bronze </td><td>30 </td></tr><tr><td>Living Legend </td><td>Complete the Campaign on Legendary Difficulty </td><td>Silver </td><td>40 </td></tr><tr><td>Lore Have Mercy </td><td>Activate all 13 Terminals </td><td>Bronze </td><td>10 </td></tr><tr><td>Clean Sweep </td><td>Find all skulls and terminals in Pillar of Autumn </td><td>Bronze </td><td>20 </td></tr><tr><td>Successful Search </td><td>Find all skulls and terminals in Halo </td><td>Bronze </td><td>20 </td></tr><tr><td>Plundered </td><td>Find all skulls and terminals in Truth and Reconciliation </td><td>Bronze </td><td>20 </td></tr><tr><td>Buried Treasure </td><td>Find all skulls and terminals in The Silent Cartographer </td><td>Bronze </td><td>20 </td></tr><tr><td>Stowed in Snow </td><td>Find all skulls and terminals in Assault on the Control Room  </td><td>Bronze </td><td>20 </td></tr><tr><td>Proto Gravemind </td><td>Find all skulls and terminals in 343 Guilty Spark </td><td>Bronze </td><td>20 </td></tr><tr><td>Timeless Tomes </td><td>Find all skulls and terminals in The Library </td><td>Bronze </td><td>20 </td></tr><tr><td>Outpost Discoveries </td><td>Find all skulls and terminals in Two Betrayals </td><td>Bronze </td><td>20 </td></tr><tr><td>Priorities </td><td>Find all skulls and terminals in Keyes </td><td>Bronze </td><td>20 </td></tr><tr><td>No Rush </td><td>Find all skulls and terminals in The Maw </td><td>Bronze </td><td>20 </td></tr><tr><td>Souvenirs </td><td>Find all skulls and terminals in New Mission 1 </td><td>Bronze </td><td>20 </td></tr><tr><td>Brute Loops </td><td>Find all skulls and terminals in New Mission 2 </td><td>Bronze </td><td>20 </td></tr><tr><td>Parting Gifts </td><td>Find all skulls and terminals in New Mission 3 </td><td>Bronze </td><td>20 </td></tr><tr><td>Cranial </td><td>Collect a Skull </td><td>Bronze </td><td>10 </td></tr><tr><td>Making a Necklace </td><td>Collect 22 Skulls </td><td>Bronze </td><td>20 </td></tr><tr><td>Headhunter </td><td>Collect all 39 Skulls </td><td>Silver </td><td>30 </td></tr><tr><td>Collector’s Addition </td><td>Find all skulls and terminals in the game </td><td>Gold </td><td>50 </td></tr><tr><td>REMIX! </td><td>Complete a Remixed Mission </td><td>Bronze </td><td>10 </td></tr><tr><td>Beat the Drop </td><td>Complete a Remixed Mission without dying </td><td>Bronze </td><td>20 </td></tr><tr><td>Mix Master </td><td>Complete an entire Remixed Campaign without dying </td><td>Silver </td><td>40 </td></tr><tr><td>Bad Gas </td><td>Destroy 100 Grunt backpacks </td><td>Bronze </td><td>10 </td></tr><tr><td>Plate Tectonics </td><td>Break off 25 Hunter backplates </td><td>Bronze </td><td>10 </td></tr><tr><td>New Whip </td><td>Hijack 10 Vehicles </td><td>Bronze </td><td>10 </td></tr><tr><td>Disarmed </td><td>Dismember 100 Flood parts </td><td>Bronze </td><td>10 </td></tr><tr><td>Claims Adjuster </td><td>Break off 50 Vehicle parts </td><td>Bronze </td><td>10 </td></tr><tr><td>Make Them Count </td><td>Kill 100 enemies with headshots </td><td>Bronze </td><td>10 </td></tr><tr><td>Hot Streak </td><td>With the Floor Is Lava Skull activated beat a mission without jumping or dying </td><td>Bronze </td><td>20 </td></tr><tr><td>Even Tempered </td><td>With the Temperamental Skull activated beat Halo without upsetting anyone </td><td>Bronze </td><td>20 </td></tr><tr><td>Like Old Times </td><td>Complete Two Betrayals with the Speed Limit, Endurance Spec, Hip Fire, and Armistice Skulls enabled. </td><td>Bronze </td><td>20 </td></tr><tr><td>Frugal Fire </td><td>Equip Famine, Recession, and Johnny Ammo Seed Skulls and beat a mission without running out of ammo. </td><td>Bronze </td><td>20 </td></tr><tr><td>MYTHIC </td><td>Complete the Campaign with LASO enabled </td><td>Gold </td><td>50 </td></tr><tr><td>This is My Ship Now </td><td>Eliminate Captain Keyes and trap his six avenging Marines in the Autumn’s observation pen. </td><td>Bronze </td><td>10 </td></tr><tr><td>Map Quest </td><td>Complete The Silent Cartographer without shooting, using grenades, melee, dying, or restarting </td><td>Bronze </td><td>10 </td></tr><tr><td>That’s My Ride </td><td>On Assault on the Control Room get to the Banshee before the Elite </td><td>Bronze </td><td>10 </td></tr><tr><td>Arm’s Length </td><td>On 343 Guilty Spark complete the first floor without taking a hit </td><td>Bronze </td><td>10 </td></tr><tr><td>Clean Lap </td><td>On The Maw complete the warthog run without being forcibly ejected from your vehicle </td><td>Bronze </td><td>10 </td></tr><tr><td>Jiralhanae Conservationist </td><td>On New Mission 2 don’t kill any rampaging Brutes </td><td>Bronze </td><td>10 </td></tr><tr><td>Food Critic </td><td>Listen to the Thirsty Grunt talk about his eating habits </td><td>Bronze </td><td>10 </td></tr><tr><td>All Shield, No Yield </td><td>Complete any level on Heroic difficulty or higher without taking health damage </td><td>Bronze </td><td>10 </td></tr><tr><td>Fully Evolved </td><td>Complete Every Achievement/Collect Every Trophy </td><td>Platinum </td><td>50 </td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<a href="https://aka.ms/HCEBuyNow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pre-order the Digital Premium Edition of Halo: Campaign Evolved</a> and get the Foundry Armor Pack and up to 5 days early-access play starting July 23, 2026. Halo: Campaign Evolved launches July 28, 2026.

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Coming in 2027, we are thrilled to announce the next Halo novel being penned by Troy Denning.



Introducing Halo: Fireteam Noble.



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2560. The galaxy remains fractured in the devastating wake of Cortana’s rise and the Created menace, while the Banished war machine relentlessly consolidates power across former Covenant space. To help counter these ongoing and emerging threats to humanity, Spartan Jun-A266—the last surviving member of Noble Team—struggles to forge a new generation of warriors on the hidden UNSC base Anvil Station, even as he battles the ghosts of his own past.



But when a renowned xenoarcheologist is brazenly abducted by a Banished strike team, Jun is pulled back into active operations alongside both old and new allies for a dangerous rescue mission, leading them all deep into hostile territory. Now Jun must confront the burden of survival and decide what it truly means to carry Noble Team’s legacy into a new era of conflict as this desperate mission may hold dire consequences far beyond a single missing civilian….



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We will have more to show of Fireteam Noble over the coming months, including a cover art reveal.



Stay tuned, Spartans!



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ABOUT THE AUTHOR</h2>



Troy Denning is the New York Times bestselling author of more than forty novels, including Halo: Outcasts, Halo: Divine Wind, Halo: Shadows of Reach, Halo: Oblivion, Halo: Silent Storm, Halo: Retribution, Halo: Last Light, a dozen Star Wars novels, the Dark Sun: Prism Pentad series, and many bestselling Forgotten Realms novels.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A FISTFUL OF ARROWS</h2>



The sole survivor of Noble Team during the events of Halo: Reach, Jun-A266 retired from active duty and went on to become a recruiter for the SPARTAN-IV program in the wake of the Covenant War’s conclusion.



If you’re looking for more stories about Jun ahead of this book’s release, he has appeared in the following media:



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<a href="https://www.darkhorse.com/books/23-764/halo-initiation-hc/">HALO: INITIATION</a> A three-part comic series that explores the origins of the SPARTAN-IV program as the rogue Ilsa Zane attempts to capture the UNSC Infinity.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Halo-New-Blood/Matt-Forbeck/Halo/9781501128080"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1280" height="360" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/15NewBlood-64d54486239e0.jpg" alt="Cover art of Halo: New Blood" class="wp-image-77862" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/15NewBlood-64d54486239e0.jpg 1280w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/15NewBlood-64d54486239e0-300x84.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/15NewBlood-64d54486239e0-1024x288.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/15NewBlood-64d54486239e0-768x216.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /></a></figure>



<a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Halo-New-Blood/Matt-Forbeck/Halo/9781501128080">HALO: NEW BLOOD</a> A novella by Matt Forbeck primarily focused on Edward Buck in the years following Halo 3: ODST and Jun’s efforts to recruit him for the SPARTAN-IV program.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Halo-Bad-Blood/Matt-Forbeck/Halo/9781501128257"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1280" height="360" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/25BadBlood-64d544a8a732e.jpg" alt="Cover art of Halo: Bad Blood" class="wp-image-78002" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/25BadBlood-64d544a8a732e.jpg 1280w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/25BadBlood-64d544a8a732e-300x84.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/25BadBlood-64d544a8a732e-1024x288.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/25BadBlood-64d544a8a732e-768x216.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /></a></figure>



<a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Halo-Bad-Blood/Matt-Forbeck/Halo/9781501128257">HALO: BAD BLOOD</a> A novel by Matt Forbeck set in the immediate aftermath of Halo 5: Guardians following Buck as he reforms his squad Alpha-Nine, Jun is encountered throughout the novel as the Spartans contend with the rogue AI Leonidas.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Halo-Waypoint-Chronicles/Jeff-Easterling/Halo/9781668215227"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1280" height="360" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/07/39_WaypointChroniclesVolOne.jpg" alt="Halo: Waypoint Chronicles - Volume One crop and book cover" class="wp-image-142992" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/07/39_WaypointChroniclesVolOne.jpg 1280w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/07/39_WaypointChroniclesVolOne-300x84.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/07/39_WaypointChroniclesVolOne-1024x288.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/07/39_WaypointChroniclesVolOne-768x216.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /></a></figure>



<a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Halo-Waypoint-Chronicles/Jeff-Easterling/Halo/9781668215227">HALO: WAYPOINT CHRONICLES – VOLUME ONE</a> An anthology novel (with Jun front and center on the cover), the stories ‘Winter Contention’ and ‘Battle for the Academy’ feature Jun as a major character both prior to the fall of Reach and around the events of Halo Infinite.



*NOTE: While the book is currently slated for publication in March 2027, this is subject to change and does not necessarily reflect the final release date.

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Skulls & Campaign Remix | Halo: Campaign Evolved

“The Silent Cartographer,” the iconic fourth mission from Halo: Combat Evolved has been rebuilt from the ground up in the upcoming Halo: Campaign Evolved. Last October we shared a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSjbIM0iegY">first look</a> with a work-in-progress build playthrough and today we’re returning to the idyllic shores of Alpha Halo and storming the beach in a brand-new way.  



Check out some fresh gameplay, captured entirely in third-person view, thanks to the new Perspective Skull.  



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Halo: Campaign Evolved includes 42 unlockable gameplay modifying Skulls to augment your experience with new challenges, powerful upgrades, and chaotic outcomes. Read more about Skulls and the <a href="https://aka.ms/HCESkullsRemix">new Campaign Remix feature here</a>. 



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<a href="https://aka.ms/HCEBuyNow">Pre-order the Digital Premium Edition of Halo: Campaign Evolved</a> and get the Foundry Armor Pack and up to 5 days early-access play starting July 23, 2026. Halo: Campaign Evolved launches July 28, 2026.

Silent Cartographer Third-Person Gameplay | Halo: Campaign Evolved

Earlier this week, we shared a new <a href="https://aka.ms/HCEStory">Campaign Story Trailer</a> for Halo: Campaign Evolved and revealed <a href="https://aka.ms/HCENew">Operation: METEORITE</a>, a new three-mission adventure starring the Master Chief and Sergeant Avery Johnson.  



Now’s your chance to enjoy a first look at “Assault on the Control Room,” the fifth campaign mission of Halo: Campaign Evolved. 



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Renowned for its mix of breathless short-range encounters, stealth opportunities, and intense vehicle combat through memorable scenery such as snowy canyons and subterranean complexes, the original Assault on the Control Room showcased nearly every weapon and vehicle available in Halo: Combat Evolved’s campaign. 



That made it the perfect mission to share with the world. Dive into the fully remade snow-filled wonders of Assault on the Control Room, complete with brand new gameplay enhancements like vehicle boarding and an expanded arsenal, in the full pre-release playthrough embedded above. 



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In this mission, the Master Chief and Cortana make a daring aerial insertion into an underground Forerunner installation in search of the control room that governs Alpha Halo. There, they may just discover something pivotal about this mysterious ringworld.  



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<a href="https://aka.ms/HCEBuyNow">Pre-order the Digital Premium Edition of Halo: Campaign Evolved</a> and get the Foundry Armor Pack and up to 5 days early-access play starting July 23, 2026. Halo: Campaign Evolved launches July 28, 2026.

First Look: Assault on the Control Room | Halo: Campaign Evolved

We’re excited to showcase the story of Halo: Campaign Evolved, a faithfully reforged yet modernized tribute to one of gaming’s greatest journeys. Whether you’re a brand-new player jumping into Halo for the first time or a longtime series’ veteran, Halo: Campaign Evolved delivers the story that started it all brought to life like never before along with brand new additions and surprises.  



Halo: Campaign Evolved releases July 28, 2026, for XBOX Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Steam, with early access beginning July 23, 2026. Pre-order now. 



Today’s story reveal trailer is a cinematic introduction to the world of Halo and the campaign that started it all. It is also our first look at Halo gameplay captured on a PS5 Pro. 



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<a href="https://youtu.be/0MxBFXH2a_U?si=y5dN14AlC-SjAPBg">Click to watch on YouTube</a>



After the destruction of the human colony world of Reach, Master Chief John-117 and the crew of the UNSC Pillar of Autumn have crash-landed on a mysterious ring world known as Halo. Accompanied by the AI construct Cortana and surrounded by the overwhelming alien forces of the Covenant, the SPARTAN-II super-soldier soon uncovers a deadly secret that could threaten all life in the galaxy. 



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Completely rebuilt with high-definition visuals, enhanced cinematics, and refined gameplay, Halo: Campaign Evolved enriches the timeless story of Halo: Combat Evolved with <a href="https://aka.ms/HCENew">three new missions</a>, a broader arsenal of weapons and vehicles, dangerous new enemies, and more gameplay-modifying Skulls than ever before. 



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BETTER TOGETHER</h2>



For the first time in Halo history, Halo: Campaign Evolved introduces four-player network co-op cross-play between XBOX Series X|S, PlayStation® 5, and PC. Seamlessly squad up and experience the legendary story together with friends, no matter where they’re playing. 



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Console versions of Halo: Campaign Evolved also support two-player split-screen for fully immersive nostalgia. Conquer all 13 missions from the “classically evolved” confines of your favorite couch on both XBOX Series X|S and PlayStation® 5 consoles. 



And, for the first time in the series, new armor customization can be utilized in co-op games to personalize and differentiate Spartans on the battlefield.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PRE-ORDER BONUSES</h2>



Pre-order any edition of Halo: Combat Evolved and get the Foundry Armory Pack, a special customization bundle featuring armor and weapon skins for use in the campaign. Kick it old school with the throwback lo-fi classic 2001 Mark V armor and Assault Rifle Skin.  



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<ul>
<li>Classic 2001 Armor Skin </li>



<li>Classic 2001 Assault Rifle Weapon Skin </li>



<li>Gilded Onyx Armor Style </li>



<li>Milestone Assault Rifle Weapon Style </li>
</ul>



If you pre-order the Digital Premium Edition or physical Collector’s Edition, you’ll also enjoy up to five days of early-access play starting July 23, 2026. 



<a href="https://aka.ms/BuyNow">Pre-order Halo: Campaign Evolved now.</a>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PREMIUM EDITION PERKS</h2>



The Digital Premium Edition of Halo: Campaign Evolved includes all of the above pre-order bonus content plus the Alpha Halo Armory Pack, Art of Halo: Campaign Evolved digital artbook, Halo: Hungry Buzzards digital short story by Troy Denning, and a digital game manual based on the original manual released with Halo: Combat Evolved. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">COLLECTOR’S EDITION</h2>



The Halo: Campaign Evolved Collector’s Edition is the ultimate nostalgia-inducing launch kit for diehard Halo fans. In addition to all the Premium Edition perks detailed above, the Collector’s Edition includes: 



<ul>
<li>XBOX Series X and PlayStation®5 Collector’s Editions include Halo: Campaign Evolved physical game disc and Premium Edition Upgrade voucher code</li>



<li>Steam Collector’s Edition includes Halo: Campaign Evolved – Premium Edition voucher code (includes single code for base game and Premium Edition Upgrade content)</li>



<li>Collectible SteelBook®</li>



<li>12” Master Chief Statue by Dark Horse</li>



<li>LED Replica of Cortana’s Data Chip</li>



<li>Three (3) 11×17” prints of Halo: Campaign Evolved concept art</li>



<li>Physical manual modeled on the original Halo: Combat Evolved game manual</li>
</ul>



<a href="https://shop.xboxgamestudios.com/products/halo-campaign-evolved-collectors-edition" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pre-order the Collector’s Edition</a> and get the Foundry Armory Pack and up to five days of early-access play starting July 23, 2026. 



Available in limited supplies. 



Important Information:  



Americas packaging localized in English, French Canadian, and Spanish only. EMEA and APAC packaging localized in English, French, and German only. 



Halo: Campaign Evolved launches globally on July 28, 2026 at 8 AM PDT (July 29 in Japan and select Asia-Pacific markets). Early Access begins July 23 at 8 AM PDT (July 24 in Japan and select Asia-Pacific markets). 



Collector’s Edition will be available for purchase in the following regions: 



<ul>
<li>North America: United States, Canada, Mexico </li>



<li>South America: Argentina, Chile </li>



<li>Europe: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom </li>



<li>Oceania: Australia, New Zealand </li>
</ul>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">NEW INFO DROPPING SOON</h2>



This year, as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Halo: Combat Evolved we’re thrilled to go back to where it all began and welcome a new generation of fans with the launch of Halo: Campaign Evolved next month. 



To learn more about this modern remake, check out last year’s Halo Studios Roundtable Reveal to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-tXi1NC_aU">hear more directly from the development team</a>.    To learn more about the 3 brand new missions, check out the official New Mission Reveal Trailer from the XBOX Showcase. 



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Stay tuned for more information about gameplay-modifying Skulls and Campaign Remix, and more.



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<a href="https://aka.ms/HCEPressKit">Download the Halo: Campaign Evolved press kit here.</a>



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Pre-order the <a href="https://shop.xboxgamestudios.com/products/halo-campaign-evolved-collectors-edition" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Collector’s Edition</a> or Digital Premium Edition of Halo: Campaign Evolved and get the Foundry Armory Pack and up to 5 days early-access play starting July 23, 2026. Halo: Campaign Evolved launches July 28, 2026.

Story Reveal | Halo: Campaign Evolved

Today at XBOX Games Showcase 2026, we announced a release date of July 28, 2026, shared the first details about the Premium & Collector’s Editions, and unveiled a first look at Operation: METEORITE, a new, three-mission adventure available only in Halo: Campaign Evolved.



Halo: Campaign Evolved releases July 28, 2026, on XBOX Series X|S, Steam, and PlayStation 5®, with early access beginning July 23, 2026. <a href="https://aka.ms/HCEBuyNow">Pre-order now.</a>



Watch the Operation: METEORITE reveal below, and read on for more highlights from XBOX Games Showcase 2026. For even more details on the Premium and Collector’s Editions, check out the Halo: Campaign Evolved Pre-Order Bonuses and Editions Blog.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">OPERATION: METEORITE</h2>



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Sneak into a Covenant science fair in Operation: METEORITE.



Before the events of Halo: Combat Evolved, these all-new, action-packed missions follow the Master Chief and his most stalwart ally, Sgt. Major Avery Johnson, as they encounter new threats, new allies, and untold surprises aboard a Covenant vessel.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PRE-ORDER BONUSES</h2>



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Pre-order any edition of Halo: Campaign Evolved to receive the Foundry Armory Pack, a customization bundle featuring Mark V Mjolnir armor and weapon skins.



<ul>
<li>Classic 2001 Armor Skin</li>



<li>Classic 2001 Assault Rifle Weapon Skin</li>



<li>Gilded Onyx Armor Style</li>



<li>Milestone Assault Rifle Weapon Style</li>
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Pre-orders for the Digital Premium Edition and Collector’s Edition also include up to five days of early-access play starting July 23, 2026.



<a href="https://aka.ms/HCEBuyNow">Pre-order Halo: Campaign Evolved now.</a>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PREMIUM EDITION PERKS</h2>



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The Digital Premium Edition of Halo: Campaign Evolved includes all the above pre-order bonus content, the Alpha Halo Armory Pack, and the Digital Story & Art Collection:



<ul>
<li>Alpha Halo Armory Pack: Includes five Armor Skins and six Weapon Skins for the Master Chief.</li>



<li>Art of Halo: Campaign Evolved Digital Artbook: Featuring concepts, character designs, and environments from Halo: Campaign Evolved, this art collection reveals how Halo Studios developers attentively reimagined the original vision of Halo: Combat Evolved.</li>



<li>Halo: Hungry Buzzards Digital Short Story: Written by award-winning author Troy Denning, Halo: Hungry Buzzards is an essential companion piece to Operation: METEORITE, a new three-mission adventure available only in Halo: Campaign Evolved.</li>



<li>Digital Game Manual: Featuring updated gameplay information, controls, and background lore, this lovingly crafted, modern homage to the original Halo: Combat Evolved game manual is a nostalgic companion for longtime fans and a helpful introductory guide for Halo newcomers.</li>
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Immerse yourself in the world of Halo: Campaign Evolved with the Digital Premium Edition’s customization skins and a curated collection of universe and story essentials.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">COLLECTOR’S EDITION</h2>



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The Halo: Campaign Evolved Collector’s Edition is the ultimate nostalgia-inducing launch kit for diehard Halo fans. In addition to all the Premium Edition perks detailed above, the Collector’s Edition includes: 



<ul>
<li>XBOX Series X|S and PlayStation®5 Collector’s Editions include a Halo: Campaign Evolved physical game disc and Premium Edition Upgrade voucher code</li>



<li>Steam Collector’s Edition includes Halo: Campaign Evolved – Premium Edition voucher code (includes single code for base game and Premium Edition Upgrade content) </li>



<li>Collectible SteelBook® </li>



<li>12” Master Chief Statue by Dark Horse </li>



<li>LED Replica of Cortana’s Data Chip </li>



<li>Three (3) 11×17” prints of Halo: Campaign Evolved concept art </li>



<li>Physical manual modeled on the original Halo: Combat Evolved game manual </li>
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Pre-order the Collector’s Edition now and get the Foundry Armory Pack and up to five days of early-access play starting July 23, 2026. Available in limited supply at the <a href="https://shop.xboxgamestudios.com/products/halo-campaign-evolved-collectors-edition" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">XBOX Game Studios Gear Shop.</a> 



Important Information:  



Americas packaging localized in English, French Canadian, and Spanish only. EMEA and APAC packaging localized in English, French, and German only. 



Halo: Campaign Evolved launches globally on July 28, 2026 at 8 AM PDT (July 29 in Japan and select Asia-Pacific markets). Early Access begins July 23 at 8 AM PDT (July 24 in Japan and select Asia-Pacific markets). 



Collector’s Edition will be available for purchase in the following regions: 



<ul>
<li>North America: United States, Canada, Mexico </li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>South America: Argentina, Chile </li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>Europe: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom  </li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>Oceania: Australia, New Zealand </li>
</ul>



<a href="https://aka.ms/HCEBuyNow">Pre-order now!</a>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">RETURN TO THE RING</h2>



This year, as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Halo: Combat Evolved we’re thrilled to go back to where it all began and welcome a new generation of fans with the launch of Halo: Campaign Evolved next month.



To learn more about this modern remake, <a href="https://youtu.be/e-tXi1NC_aU?si=o7tUyDIyYikfK2kD">check out last year’s Halo Studios Roundtable Reveal</a> to hear more directly from the development team.   Stay tuned to Halo Waypoint and @Halo on your favorite social platforms for more information about gameplay-modifying Skulls and Campaign Remix, Co-Op, and more.



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