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Later this week, a new generation of UNSC adventurers will exit slipspace over Alpha Halo during Halo: Campaign Evolved’s Early Access launch.



To prep you for storming the sacred ring, we’re issuing mission-critical intel on the Early Access schedule, platform-specific pre-load timelines, and a few pro tips from Halo Support to streamline your first foray into Halo: Campaign Evolved!



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Early Access Launch Schedule</h2>



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If you pre-ordered the Premium Edition of Halo: Campaign Evolved, you can enjoy Early Access play starting Thursday, July 23 (8:00 a.m. PDT). For quick reference, you can find that time localized to major cities around the world below:



<ul>
<li>Seattle: Thursday, July 23 (8:00 a.m. PDT)</li>



<li>Mexico City: Thursday, July 23 (9:00 a.m. CST)</li>



<li>New York: Thursday, July 23 (11:00 a.m. EDT)</li>



<li>São Paulo: Thursday, July 23 (12:00 p.m. BRT)</li>



<li>London: Thursday, July 23 (4:00 p.m. BST)</li>



<li>Berlin: Thursday, July 23 (5:00 p.m. CEST)</li>



<li>Riyadh: Thursday, July 23 (6:00 p.m. AST)</li>



<li>New Delhi: Thursday, July 23 (8:30 p.m. IST)</li>



<li>Hong Kong: Thursday, July 23 (11:00 p.m. HKT)</li>



<li>Tokyo: Friday, July 24 (12:00 a.m. JST)</li>



<li>Sydney: Friday, July 24 (1:00 a.m. AEST)</li>



<li>Auckland: Friday, July 24 (3:00 a.m. NZST)</li>
</ul>



There’s still time to <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-campaign-evolved/buy">pre-order the Premium Edition</a> to unlock the <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-campaign-evolved-pre-order-bonuses-and-editions">Foundry Armory Pack</a> and enjoy up to five days of Early Access starting July 23. (Pre-order bonuses are available now through July 28, 2026.)



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pre-Load Details</h2>



Early Access players (Premium and Collector’s Editions) will be able to play on all platforms beginning July 23, 8:00 a.m. PDT. 



Here’s a breakdown of the supported pre-load options ahead of Early Access and General Access launch. 



July 22, 8:00 a.m. PDT



<ul>
<li>XBOX Series X|S: Collector’s Edition, Premium Edition, Standard Edition</li>



<li>Windows PC: Premium Edition, Standard Edition</li>



<li>PlayStation®5: Collector’s Edition, Premium Edition</li>
</ul>



July 23, 8:00 a.m. PDT



<ul>
<li>Steam*: Standard Edition</li>
</ul>



July 26, 8:00 a.m. PDT



<ul>
<li>PlayStation®5: Standard Edition</li>
</ul>



*Early Access players on Steam (Premium and Collector’s Edition) will be able to download the game when Early Access begins at 8:00 a.m. PDT on July 23.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Global Launch</h2>



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Starting July 28 (8:00 a.m. PDT), all editions of Halo: Campaign Evolved will be available to install and play on any supported platform. Day 1 availability for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers begins at the same time.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Microsoft Accounts</h2>



Halo: Campaign Evolved supports shared story checkpoints, collectibles, and customizations across all your preferred platforms. To keep track of your campaign progress, Skulls, and more, Microsoft accounts and Gamertags are required to play Halo: Campaign Evolved.



If you already have an XBOX Gamertag, simply log in with the affiliated Microsoft account when prompted during the first time you play Halo: Campaign Evolved.



Halo newcomers can ensure the smoothest start to their campaign experience by <a href="https://aka.ms/HaloCEAccount">creating a free Microsoft account today</a> online or from a mobile phone. You’ll also get to choose a suitable Gamertag to share with your IRL friends for cross-platform party invites!



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Linking Cross-Platform Accounts</h2>



Upon loading into Halo: Campaign Evolved for the first time, PlayStation®5 and Steam players will be prompted to link their PlayStation® or Steam ID to their Microsoft account. This step is required to access your existing friends lists so you can campaign together.



To get you into the action, Halo Support has prepared a short, step-by-step guide on linking cross-platform accounts to your Microsoft account:



<ul>
<li><a href="https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/50854344223508-Account-Linking-Unlinking-in-Halo-Campaign-Evolved">Account Linking and Unlinking in Halo: Campaign Evolved</a></li>
</ul>



Whether you play on XBOX, PlayStation®, or Steam, you’ll find friends playing Halo: Campaign Evolved on the same platform in the “Platform Friends” pane of the “Play Co-Op” menu.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Adding Cross-Platform Allies</h2>



To add friends who play on other platforms, you’ll simply need to know their Gamertag (registrants of new Microsoft accounts will choose one during setup). You can then search for and add your friends’ Gamertags to your XBOX friends list in a variety of ways:



<ul>
<li>Online at XBOX.com</li>



<li>From the XBOX Game Bar (on Windows PC)</li>



<li>In the XBOX mobile app</li>
</ul>



Once successfully added to your XBOX friends list, cross-platform friends will appear in the “Cross-Platform Friends” list of the “Play Co-op” menu whenever they’re online.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Joining a Fireteam</h2>



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Whenever friends are online, you’ll see a blinking indicator beside the “Play Co-op” option in the main menu. Find a friend on the “Platform Friends” or “Cross-Platform Friends” lists to join up on their session or invite them to your Fireteam as session host.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PC Specifications</h2>



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To confront the challenges that await you on Alpha Halo, you’ll need at least these minimum PC specs:



<ul>
<li>CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or Intel Core i7-10700K</li>



<li>GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super / AMD Radeon RX 6600 / Intel Arc A580</li>



<li>VRAM: 8 GB</li>



<li>RAM: 16 GB</li>



<li>Storage: 100 GB SSD</li>



<li>OS: Windows 10 22H2 64-bit or Windows 11</li>
</ul>



For more info on recommended specs for higher graphics settings and quick links to update NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel drivers, please visit Halo Support’s full <a href="https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/50857308235924-PC-Specifications-Drivers-for-Halo-Campaign-Evolved">PC specifications guide</a>.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PC Optimization</h2>



Bred for combat, built for performance. Turn your rig into the meanest, greenest Covenant-slaying machine possible with the official Halo Support guide to <a href="https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/50838935942292-Optimizing-your-PC-Experience-in-Halo-Campaign-Evolved">advanced PC optimization</a>, featuring pointers on adjusting graphics quality, upscaling, resolution, GPU async, load, frame generation and limits, and more.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Accessibility Settings</h2>



Halo: Campaign Evolved invites heroes to defend humanity on their own terms, with their preferred play configurations. Customize your experience with a wide range of accessibility settings, including input management, aim settings, custom control bindings, audio narration, HUD look and feel, UI language, menu animations, and much more.



Read more: <a href="https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/50814875067028-Accessibility-in-Halo-Campaign-Evolved">Accessibility in Halo: Campaign Evolved</a>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Twitch Drops</h2>



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Speaking of “hot drops,” be on the lookout for a chance to earn the exclusive Stream of the Crop Mark V Armor Style through Twitch Drops. We’ll have more info to share on our <a href="https://linktr.ee/Halo">social channels</a> soon!



In the meantime, it’s a good idea to <a href="https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/4415570792724-How-to-Claim-Halo-Twitch-Drops">link your Twitch account</a> ahead of time, so you can claim your customizations through Halo Waypoint.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Modding Guidelines</h2>



With Halo: Campaign Evolved, our intention from the start was to leave the door open to the modding community. We will not be offering official modding tools, support, or Steam Workshop integration, but the team deliberately avoided putting any blockers in place that would prevent modders from working in and with this content. We look forward to seeing, and playing, modded creations, but we also want to make sure nobody finds themselves in a problematic situation.



If you are interested in modding Halo: Campaign Evolved, please be mindful of the following:



<ul>
<li>Halo Studios and Microsoft do not approve, endorse, nor accept any liability for modded content or experiences.</li>



<li>You may not distribute mods that contain a substantial part of our copyrightable code or content, nor may you distribute modded versions of Halo: Campaign Evolved.</li>



<li>Mods must not circumvent game entitlement checks, account authentication requirements, or otherwise permit access to official locked, unreleased, or premium in-game content.</li>



<li>Only non-commercial mods are permitted for Halo: Campaign Evolved. You may not sell or otherwise monetize Halo content or experiences built with Halo IP or underlying technology.</li>



<li>Microsoft reserves the right to shut down modded experiences that are a conflict of interest.</li>



<li>Do not make inappropriate or offensive content or experiences.</li>



<li>Do not use 3rd party IP without IP holder permission.</li>



<li>Abide by the <a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-US/developers/rules">XBOX Game Content Usage Rules</a>.</li>
</ul>



We are excited to see the types of creations the Halo modding community comes up but please make sure to follow the rules. Failure to comply with Microsoft, 3rd Party, platform, and legal requirements may result in legal action.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Additional Support</h2>



Follow <a href="https://x.com/HaloSupport">@HaloSupport</a> on X for the latest updates. If you run into issues while playing Halo: Campaign Evolved, <a href="https://support.halowaypoint.com">visit the Halo Support site</a> to browse for more helpful how-to resources or submit a support ticket.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Brace for Impact</h2>



“The object we found. I’m going to try to land the Autumn on it.”



Halo: Campaign Evolved is a legendary adventure 25 years in the making. Whether you’re a battle-hardened Spartan or a Halo newcomer, we’re so excited to fight beside you.



If you’re looking for the latest intel (or something to read while your game installs), check out these recent Halo Waypoint posts for a glimpse at all that awaits on Alpha Halo:



<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/inside-the-art-of-campaign-evolved">Inside the Art of Halo: Campaign Evolved</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/co-op-remix-laso-livestream-halo-campaign-evolved">Co-op, Remix, and LASO Community Stream</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-campaign-evolved-story-reveal">Halo: Campaign Evolved Official Story Trailer</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-campaign-evolved-new-missions-reveal-trailer">Operation: METEORITE New Missions Reveal Trailer</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-campaign-evolved-pre-order-bonuses-and-editions">Pre-Order Bonuses and Editions</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/silent-cartographer-third-person-gameplay-halo-campaign-evolved">Silent Cartographer Third-Person Gameplay</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/first-look-assault-on-the-control-room-halo-campaign-evolved">First Look: Assault on the Control Room</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/achievement-list-halo-campaign-evolved">Halo: Campaign Evolved Achievement List</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/skulls-campaign-remix-halo-campaign-evolved">42 Collectible Skulls and Campaign Remix</a></li>
</ul>



Featuring the timeless and lovingly rebuilt Halo: Combat Evolved campaign, Operation: METEORITE’s riveting new recon missions, 42 Skulltacular collectibles, the endless possibilities of Campaign Remix, two-player split-screen co-op on consoles, four-player cross-platform co-op, and the most humbling LASO challenge yet, Halo: Campaign Evolved is the definitive return trip through one of gaming’s greatest journeys.



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-campaign-evolved/buy">Pre-order the Digital Premium Edition</a> of Halo: Campaign Evolved to receive the Foundry Armory Pack and up to five days of Early Access play starting July 23, 2026.

Early Access begins July 23.

Get Ready for Early Access | Halo: Campaign Evolved

Inside the Art of Campaign Evolved

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Fiction

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.

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

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:



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.darkhorse.com/books/23-764/halo-initiation-hc/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1280" height="360" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/06/COM_Initiation_Banner.jpg" alt="Cover art of Halo: Initiation" class="wp-image-167196" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/06/COM_Initiation_Banner.jpg 1280w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/06/COM_Initiation_Banner-300x84.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/06/COM_Initiation_Banner-1024x288.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/06/COM_Initiation_Banner-768x216.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /></a></figure>



<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.

Halo: Fireteam Noble | Announcement

“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>. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/06/02_HCE_SCMini_Inline_1920x1080.jpg" alt="Master Chief seen in third-person perspective battling a pair of Hunters on Silent Cartographer in Halo: Campaign Evolved." class="wp-image-168500" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/06/02_HCE_SCMini_Inline_1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/06/02_HCE_SCMini_Inline_1920x1080-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/06/02_HCE_SCMini_Inline_1920x1080-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/06/02_HCE_SCMini_Inline_1920x1080-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/06/02_HCE_SCMini_Inline_1920x1080-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/06/02_HCE_SCMini_Inline_1920x1080-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<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

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 <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-campaign-evolved-pre-order-bonuses-and-editions">Pre-Order Bonuses and Editions blog</a>.



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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>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/06/02_HCE_NewMissionBlog_PreOrderBonus_1920x1080.jpg" alt="Image of the Halo: Campaign Evolved pre-order bonus, the Foundry Pack." class="wp-image-167368" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/06/02_HCE_NewMissionBlog_PreOrderBonus_1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/06/02_HCE_NewMissionBlog_PreOrderBonus_1920x1080-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/06/02_HCE_NewMissionBlog_PreOrderBonus_1920x1080-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/06/02_HCE_NewMissionBlog_PreOrderBonus_1920x1080-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/06/02_HCE_NewMissionBlog_PreOrderBonus_1920x1080-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/06/02_HCE_NewMissionBlog_PreOrderBonus_1920x1080-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



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>
</ul>



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>
</ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1545" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/06/04_HCE_NewMissionBlog_HungryBuzzards_Cover_NoCrop-scaled.jpg" alt="Halo: Hungry Buzzards cover art" class="wp-image-167452" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/06/04_HCE_NewMissionBlog_HungryBuzzards_Cover_NoCrop-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/06/04_HCE_NewMissionBlog_HungryBuzzards_Cover_NoCrop-300x181.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/06/04_HCE_NewMissionBlog_HungryBuzzards_Cover_NoCrop-1024x618.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/06/04_HCE_NewMissionBlog_HungryBuzzards_Cover_NoCrop-768x464.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/06/04_HCE_NewMissionBlog_HungryBuzzards_Cover_NoCrop-1536x927.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/06/04_HCE_NewMissionBlog_HungryBuzzards_Cover_NoCrop-2048x1236.jpg 2048w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/06/04_HCE_NewMissionBlog_HungryBuzzards_Cover_NoCrop-1568x947.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Halo: Hungry Buzzards cover art.</figcaption></figure>



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. 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>



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>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Important Information</h2>



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 8:00 a.m. PDT (July 29 in Japan and select Asia-Pacific markets). Early Access begins July 23 at 8:00 a.m. PDT (July 24 in Japan and select Asia-Pacific markets).



The 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>



<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 <a href="https://linktr.ee/halo">follow @Halo</a> on your favorite social platforms for more information about gameplay-modifying Skulls and Campaign Remix, Co-Op, and more.



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://aka.ms/HCEPressKit"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/06/HCE_NewMission_Cinematic12-1920x1080-1.jpg" alt="Halo: Campaign Evolved screenshot of (from left to right) two Grunts, a Prophet, an Elite, and a Jackal." class="wp-image-167635" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/06/HCE_NewMission_Cinematic12-1920x1080-1.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/06/HCE_NewMission_Cinematic12-1920x1080-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/06/HCE_NewMission_Cinematic12-1920x1080-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/06/HCE_NewMission_Cinematic12-1920x1080-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/06/HCE_NewMission_Cinematic12-1920x1080-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/06/HCE_NewMission_Cinematic12-1920x1080-1-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



<a href="https://aka.ms/HCEPressKit">Click here (or the image above) to download the press kit today!</a>

Return to the ring on July 28, 2026

New Missions Reveal Trailer | Halo: Campaign Evolved