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Halo: Campaign Evolved

Return to the ring that started it all in Halo: Campaign Evolved, a faithful yet modernized remake of the legendary Halo: Combat Evolved campaign.



Featuring high-definition graphics, refined gameplay, enhanced cinematics, and fully rebuilt sound design, Halo: Campaign Evolved honors and expands the Master Chief’s original adventure with cross-play co-op for up to four players, 42 game-changing Skulls, the all-new Campaign Remix mode, and three additional missions set before the events of Halo: Combat Evolved. It’s the definitive tribute to one of gaming’s greatest journeys.



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Crash-land into Halo: Campaign Evolved in cross-play co-op for up to four players now. Available globally on XBOX Series X|S, PlayStation®5, Windows PC, and Steam.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Free Armor Style Unlocks</h2>



Planning a one-way trip to Alpha Halo? Be sure to up-armor with a variety of free Mark V Styles.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Silver Anniversary</h3>



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Celebrate 25 years of Halo with the Silver Anniversary Armor and Assault Rifle Styles, a free unlock for all Halo: Campaign Evolved players. Find this commemorative combo in the Customization menu the first time you play.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Hidden Blade</h3>



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Cut a precision figure with the Hidden Blade Armor Style, available exclusively as a Discord Quest reward now through August 3, 2026.



Simply log in to Discord, head to the Quests page, and watch the Halo: Campaign Evolved game trailer from the Halo Quest to receive a personalized unlock code to <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/redeem">redeem on Halo Waypoint</a>.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Damascus Prototype</h3>



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The undisputed king of couch co-op. Embrace your inner “X factor” with the Damascus Prototype Armor Style, available to all Halo: Campaign Evolved players. Grab the code from the image above or <a href="https://aka.ms/DamascusPrototype">click this redemption link</a> to unlock it on Halo Waypoint!



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Sandstone Ancient</h3>



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The patience of ancients is measured in drifting sands. All Halo: Campaign Evolved players may contemplate the ages with the Sandstone Ancient Armor Style. Grab the code from the image above or <a href="https://aka.ms/SandstoneAncient">click this redemption link</a> to unlock it on Halo Waypoint!



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Cinematic Showcase</h2>



Alert: spoilers inbound! If you don’t want to see all the story revelations and variant cutscenes in these official cutscene showcases, we recommend heading for those hills.



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Content creators and story lovers alike can relish in all of Halo: Campaign Evolved’s in-game cutscenes—including difficulty-based variant scenes and Easter eggs—in a full, hour-long cinematic showcase.



When you’ve finished watching highlights from the remade Halo: Combat Evolved campaign, be sure to dive into the riveting story of Operation: METEORITE.



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



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Halo: Campaign Evolved invites heroes to defend humanity on their own terms, with their preferred play configurations. <a href="http://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/50814875067028-Accessibility-in-Halo-Campaign-Evolved">Customize your experience</a> 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.



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



Halo Support has prepared helpful guides to getting started in Halo: Campaign Evolved, including topics such as registering Microsoft accounts, adding cross-platform friends to your XBOX friends list, optimizing PC performance, and more!



<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>



<li><a href="https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/50818310869268-Co-op-in-Halo-Campaign-Evolved">Split-screen and Cross-platform Co-op in Halo: Campaign Evolved</a></li>



<li><a href="http://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/50814875067028-Accessibility-in-Halo-Campaign-Evolved">Accessibility and Experience Customization in Halo: Campaign Evolved</a></li>



<li><a href="https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/50857308235924">PC Specifications and Drivers for Halo: Campaign Evolved</a></li>



<li><a href="https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/50838935942292">Optimizing your PC Experience in Halo: Campaign Evolved</a></li>
</ul>



Be sure to follow <a href="https://x.com/HaloSupport">@HaloSupport on X</a> for the latest updates. If you run into issues while playing Halo: Campaign Evolved, <a href="https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/4415570792724-How-to-Claim-Halo-Twitch-Drops">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">PRESS KIT</h2>



Download the latest Halo: Campaign Evolved press kit for screenshots, cinematic stills, and hi-res wallpapers to celebrate your triumphant return to the ring that started it all!



<a href="https://www.aka.ms/HCEPressKit">Download the press kit.</a>

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Halo: Campaign Evolved Out Now

If you pre-ordered the Halo: Campaign Evolved Digital Premium Edition or Collector’s Bundle, you can enjoy early-access play in both solo and four-player cross-play co-op starting today!



Jump into Halo: Campaign Evolved now to relive the timeless story with stunningly realized graphics, fully rebuilt sound design, and all-new cinematics.



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Available on XBOX Series X|S, PlayStation®5, Windows PC, and Steam.



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



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Ready to engage the Covenant on solid ground? There’s still time to <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-campaign-evolved/buy">purchase the Digital Premium Edition</a> of Halo: Campaign Evolved and join your squadmates in Early Access.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Cross-platform Co-op</h2>



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Ready to assemble your first Fireteam? Here are a few basic steps required for adding friends playing on different platforms:



<ol>
<li>If you don’t already have one, <a href="https://aka.ms/HaloCEAccount">create a new Microsoft account</a> and select a suitable Gamertag so your cross-platform friends can find and add you.</li>



<li>Search for and add your friends’ Gamertags to your XBOX friends list online at <a href="https://www.xbox.com">XBOX.com</a>, in the <a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-US/apps/xbox-app-on-mobile">XBOX mobile app</a>, or through the XBOX Game Bar social widget on your PC. (Your friends will also need to accept your friend requests!)</li>



<li>Once successfully added to your XBOX friends list, access the “Play Co-op” menu in Halo: Campaign Evolved to send invites or join up on a friend’s Fireteam. You’ll see a blinking dot indicator beside the menu option whenever friends are online.</li>
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For detailed guides on adding friends to your XBOX friends list, visit Halo Support’s <a href="https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/50818310869268-Co-op-in-Halo-Campaign-Evolved">comprehensive startup guide</a> to all things co-op in Halo: Campaign Evolved.



The first time you play Halo: Campaign Evolved, players on PlayStation® and Steam will be prompted to link their PlayStation® or Steam ID to their newly created XBOX Gamertag. For help linking cross-platform accounts, check out <a href="https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/50854344223508-Account-Linking-Unlinking-in-Halo-Campaign-Evolved">this handy guide</a> from Halo Support.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Coming Soon to Game Pass</h2>



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Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers can play Halo: Campaign Evolved following the global launch on July 28, 2026 (8:00 a.m. PDT).



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Anniversary Armory</h2>



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Celebrate 25 years of Halo with the Silver Anniversary Armor and Assault Rifle Styles, a free unlock for all Halo: Campaign Evolved players. Find this commemorative combo in the Customization menu the first time you play.



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/07/HCE_SplitScreen_DG_02-1920x1080-1.jpg" alt="Two-player console split-screen gameplay of Halo: Campaign Evolved. Each player's first-person field of view showcases different HUD placement options." class="wp-image-170854" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/07/HCE_SplitScreen_DG_02-1920x1080-1.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/07/HCE_SplitScreen_DG_02-1920x1080-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/07/HCE_SplitScreen_DG_02-1920x1080-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/07/HCE_SplitScreen_DG_02-1920x1080-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/07/HCE_SplitScreen_DG_02-1920x1080-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2026/07/HCE_SplitScreen_DG_02-1920x1080-1-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Halo: Campaign Evolved invites heroes to defend humanity on their own terms, with their preferred play configurations. <a href="http://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/50814875067028-Accessibility-in-Halo-Campaign-Evolved">Customize your experience</a> 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.



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



Halo Support has prepared helpful guides to getting started in Halo: Campaign Evolved, including topics such as registering Microsoft accounts, adding cross-platform friends to your XBOX friends list, optimizing PC performance, and more!



<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>



<li><a href="https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/50818310869268-Co-op-in-Halo-Campaign-Evolved">Split-screen and Cross-platform Co-op in Halo: Campaign Evolved</a></li>



<li><a href="http://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/50814875067028-Accessibility-in-Halo-Campaign-Evolved">Accessibility and Experience Customization in Halo: Campaign Evolved</a></li>



<li><a href="https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/50857308235924">PC Specifications and Drivers for Halo: Campaign Evolved</a></li>



<li><a href="https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/50838935942292">Optimizing your PC Experience in Halo: Campaign Evolved</a></li>
</ul>



Be sure to follow <a href="https://x.com/HaloSupport">@HaloSupport on X</a> for the latest updates. If you run into issues while playing Halo: Campaign Evolved, <a href="https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/4415570792724-How-to-Claim-Halo-Twitch-Drops">visit the Halo Support site</a> to browse for more helpful how-to resources or submit a support ticket.



UPDATED 7/23 Early Access for Halo: Campaign Evolved is now available for all platforms! As a thank you for your patience, all players may claim the brand-new Sandstone Ancient armor style here: <a href="https://aka.ms/SandstoneAncient" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://aka.ms/SandstoneAncient</a>



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We’ll see you on the ring!



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PRESS KIT</h2>



Download the latest Halo: Campaign Evolved press kit for screenshots, cinematic stills, and hi-res wallpapers, including the newly added variant art at the top of this post!



<a href="https://www.aka.ms/HCEPressKit">Download the press kit.</a>

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Endless Replayability

Skulls & Campaign Remix | 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 five days of early-access play starting July 23, 2026. Halo: Campaign Evolved launches July 28, 2026.

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

Halo Infinite

Seconds into your first match of Firefight: Gauntlet, you’ll understand the name.



This deviously difficult PvE mode introduces upgradeable attributes, elimination objectives, and auto-scaled difficulty settings to a boss-filled Firefight experience designed to challenge even the toughest Spartans.



Bring your mightiest warriors, because each phase of the Gauntlet is harder than the last.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SLAY TO SURVIVE</h2>



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As endless enemies rush from all sides, your team’s only hope is to eliminate the bosses in each arena to halt their reinforcements and progress to the next encounter.



Combat ranges through five maps connected by a supply area where you can gather ammo and equipment, roll for power weapons, or level up your personal buffs (Speed, Resistance, Regeneration, and Damage) for the onslaught ahead.



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Between rounds, you’ll get a chance to upgrade your stats and kit out before the next attack—so make those choices count! Survive five rounds, and victory is yours.



Pro tip: If you can retrieve the Oddball from the Harbinger, bring it back to the supply zone to activate Skull modifiers and boost everyone’s Personal Score during the match.



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Gear up, load out, and hold on for dear life. Play Firefight: Gauntlet with up to four players in Halo Infinite’s Firefight playlist now.

Enter Firefight: Gauntlet

Forge Features

Forge Features: April 23, 2026

Halo25Together

Purchase any Fanta product in the special edition collection bearing the Xbox25 logo for a chance to win limited-edition customizations for Halo: Campaign Evolved and other participating Xbox titles.



Simply scan your Fanta, choose one of three Rewards Chest Challenges, and play to unlock the Fantastic Spartan Armor to redeem with the launch of Halo: Campaign Evolved.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Fantastic Style</h2>



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The Fantastic Spartan Armor puts the “art” in “Spartan.” Crash-land on Alpha Halo with a dauntless orange hue designed to quench the enemy’s fervor.



Equip the Fantastic Spartan Armor Style when Halo: Campaign Evolved releases in 2026.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to Redeem</h2>



After purchasing a participating Fanta product, scan the QR code on the can or bottle to set up your Coca-Cola account and tackle one of three Rewards Chest Challenges.



Follow the steps to show proof of purchase (if requested in your region), then choose the Fantastic Spartan Armor as your reward. Fanta will send you a unique unlock code via email to redeem on Halo Waypoint.



To input your redemption code on Halo Waypoint, simply head to <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com">halowaypoint.com</a>, click “sign in” on the upper right of the browser window, and log in to your Microsoft account that you will use to play your game.



Once logged in, click your user profile icon, and navigate to “Drops & Code Redemption.” (If you’re a new Halo player, you’ll need to create a Microsoft account to store your unlocks.)



The first time you play Halo: Campaign Evolved, you’ll be prompted to log into your Microsoft account to access your Fantastic Spartan Armor.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Anticipation Evolved</h2>



Thirsty for more info? Check out the <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/03/31/xbox-fanta-collaboration-prizes-rewards/">Xbox Wire Article</a> to learn more about the Fanta and Xbox collection and Rewards Program.

Halo and Fanta: Fantastic Spartan Rewards Chest Challenge

As part of Halo’s <a href="https://www.aka.ms/Halo25Launch">25th anniversary celebration</a>, we’re inviting Halo fans from around the world to share favorite memories and vote on community polls in our <a href="https://discord.com/channels/471722331820130324/1464409121209188466">official Halo Discord server</a>. Follow @Halo on social media to join the fun!



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For our latest <a href="https://www.aka.ms/Halo25February">monthly community theme</a>, we asked fans on Discord to tell us about their favorite Halo team-ups, whether they were formalized Spartan Fireteams, ODST companies, alien entourages, or even happenstance alliances forged in the heat of the moment.



Before you rendezvous with your Fireteam in the results section, let’s see if you’re cut out for this mission! Prove your tactical savvy with 25 trivia questions on some of Halo’s most legendary teams.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">TRUE BLUE</h2>



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In keeping with their stellar track record, the unrivaled operators of Blue Team exfiltrated with nearly one-third of the vote (29%), leaving the nearest competitors in the slipspace rearview.



Initially composed of SPARTAN-II candidates John-117, Kelly-087, and Samuel-034 while still in training, Blue Team quickly matured into a world-class tactical unit featuring a rotating roster of Spartan specialists, including standout classmates such as Fhajad-084, Kurt-051, Linda-058, James-005 (whose fate is revealed in Halo: Empty Throne), and William-043.



With a list of completed ops longer than some personnel manifests, Blue Team has always distinguished itself in the line of duty through superb tactics and unconventional victories. Blue Team’s current and best-known roster features none other than the Master Chief in a command role, supported by stalwart heroes Frederic-104, Linda-058, and Kelly-087.



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Dropping in just behind at 18% of the vote was Alpha-Nine, a battle-borne company of ODSTs first introduced in Halo 3: ODST, many of whose surviving members were later inducted into the SPARTAN-IV program.



Known just as well for their death-defying insertions as their flair for office romance, the heroes of Alpha-Nine have endured through betrayal, loss, and surprisingly unbureaucratic reassignments to become one of the UNSC’s most elite units.



Not bad for practitioners of the ol’ “point and shoot!”



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Into third place roared Red Team (13%), fresh and frisky from a long nap in the deep freeze.



Like Blue Team, the designation of “Red Team” has applied to various mission-based personnel configurations over the years, but it most commonly refers to the iconic trio of Jerome-092, Alice-130, and Douglas-042, the Spirit of Fire’s crack SPARTAN-II ground team.



Having left boot-prints on Trove, Arcadia, and even the Ark, the heroes of Red Team have built impressive naval careers on daring forays into the unknown and a string of unlikely successes against overwhelming enemy forces —just ask the Banished!



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">NO “I” IN TEAM</h2>



Beyond the top eight choices highlighted in our Discord poll, fans stormed the comments to defend unique hot takes and echo crowd-pleasing call-outs.



Broad community coalitions formed around shared love for Noble Team, Gray Team, and Kilo-Five, while intriguing conversations sprouted from equally ardent ups for Fireteam Crimson, the Ferrets, and Fireteam Raven.



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<ul>
<li>ThelVadam224: Blue Team is the best of the best. They’re the ones you call when you need a top-secret, important mission done. Chief’s leadership, Kelly’s speed, Linda’s marksmanship, and Fred’s everything make them an unstoppable force. Of course, also shout-out to other Spartans that have been a part of Blue Team, even if just temporarily.</li>



<li>master freak: Blue Team, because with whoever the leader—be that Chief or Fred—they’ll always come out on top.</li>



<li>Darealmch: Blue Team, ‘cause of the GOAT Linda-058.</li>



<li>Pins before posting: As much as I like the Ferrets, Blue Team outdoes them for me—but the Ferrets outdo a lot of the other teams.</li>



<li>TrainedEye3461: I’d definitely go Blue Team first, but the Ferrets have to be second.</li>



<li>staynthepocket: Thrilled to see Ferrets represented! Shout the hell out—thought it was just me.</li>



<li>Wade_Weinhmann: Definitely Blue Team and Majestic, because they look very solid in trust.</li>



<li>S20boominator: I choose both Red and Blue Teams as the dream teams of Halo. Red Team held the line on the shield world—and the awesome cutscene on the bridge taking out all the Elites!— while Blue Team is a multi-purpose team that can do all.</li>



<li>Mario: Chief is the GOAT, but I’m going with Red Team on this one. Jerome, Douglas, Alice, and the fact that Fred and Kelly were also a part of it during Reach. A+ squad.</li>
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<ul>
<li>raptormanzero: Oh, boy. Another tough choice. Now, Blue Team is the most recognized and well respected and iconic team, no matter if it is Fred or Chief leading the team. They always carry out and succeed in their missions no matter what. One interesting thing is that Blue Team sees each other as a family, because they’ve been with each other, side by side, since childhood. It has been said that Blue Team would (no matter if it is a SPARTAN-III or -IV) treat anyone who joins the team as part of the family and as equals. Grey team is considered the most unorthodox Spartan team, as they carry out the most extreme and dangerous missions, and have bigger guns at their disposal. It is said they tend to not follow orders or commands, just doing what needs to be done and allowing the ends to justify the means. But they will listen to orders if said command officer gives specific objectives, or cautions them about liability or causing serious destruction, making them a rogue-like team.</li>



<li>AarontheGeek: Blue Team or Red Team are probably my real answer, but I’m voting from the heart this time for my beloved Fireteam Crimson.</li>



<li>axehunter534: Fireteam Crimson. Their motto is literally “you can depend on us.”</li>



<li>Keo: As much as I love Blue Team, my opinion is Gray Team. I absolutely love the books where they appear and their overall story. Kilo-Five is also really good; it’s a very fun combination of really different characters that somehow works really well.</li>



<li>Mnkymn89: Where’s my Grey Team at?</li>



<li>ADV Eon: Gotta go with Grey. They’ve been my favorite Spartan team for eons now!</li>



<li>Tyre 4770: Kilo-Five! Their trilogy is my favorite from the books.</li>



<li>Aurora S146: I’d go with Kilo-Five myself. I’ve always loved anything ONI, and most of my OCs are with ONI in a squad I designed (Black Phoenix), so I think they’d go together well.</li>



<li>Epsilon: Kilo-Five has been my favorite for a while now. I do love the various Spartan teams, but… I dunno, the mixture of the team is just so interesting and compelling. Plus, the interpersonal chemistry is great.</li>
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Art by rookie.425 (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVAdmEujvKU/">Source</a>)



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<li>ClebMaherTwelve: There’s a lot of great teams to pick from, but my favorite is a little bit of a non-traditional pick, the Prophet Hierarchs. They are such a thrilling trio of characters, with fantastic designs and an iron grip on the Covenant, but a constant desire to backstab their fellows and seize more power. Their rise in Halo: Contact Harvest is a fantastic read, and it’s always a treat when they pop up in media trying to steer events in their favor, like Truth’s surprise role in the rise of Atriox.</li>



<li>CaptainAmericaSHIELD: Was there ever a team name for Chief, Arby, Johnson & Cortana? That’d be my team. Heck, throw in the Shipmaster, Lord Hood, and Keyes into that bunch. Oh, and the two co-op Elites (I know they have names but haven’t seen or heard them enough to remember). (Monitor’s note: available records indicate that these warriors’ designations were N’tho ‘Sraom and Usze ‘Taham).</li>



<li>CAT_ATACK: Either Noble (even if they’re down to just Jun and Rosenda, unless their numbers were boosted with other S-III’s like Lucy, Tom, and B-170), or the unnamed squad comprised of Chief, Arbiter, ‘Taham, and ‘Sraom from Halo 3.</li>



<li>krodS: Noble Team was one of the most pivotal group of Spartans in the games.</li>



<li>Attorney: Fireteam Osiris, for having the greatest action scene in the history of the franchise: Halo 5’s opening cinematic.</li>



<li>Silent Shadow: Gray Team! I really like the Jai-006 design and lore. I’d also say the Hand of Atriox because I really like Jega. Do you guys think Hyperius killed Spartan Locke?</li>



<li>HaloFanForLife1: One of my votes was for “Other,” and that vote goes to the “Bullfrogs” from Halo: Reach! Those ODSTs were some mean flying machines!</li>
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Thanks again for joining us to discuss this month’s #Halo25Together topic! There are many legendary stars in Halo’s character constellation, but we think the best team-ups occur whenever we the Halo community comes together.



Stay tuned for a new community poll, tricky trivia, and more commendable comments on next month’s theme, starting April 2, 2026.



Don’t forget to bookmark the <a href="https://www.aka.ms/Halo25Together">Silver Anniversary Community Hub</a> for all the latest updates from our 25th anniversary celebration.



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All year long, we’ll be inviting Halo fans to share their favorite Halo memories, celebrate Halo’s iconic legacy, and vote on community polls to help us tell the whole Halo story.



Whether you’re a battle-hardened Spartan or a Halo rookie, we hope you’ll join the fun by sharing your Halo story through our <a href="http://aka.ms/Halo25TogetherMemories">official submission form</a>, on social media using hashtag #Halo25Together, in our <a href="https://discord.com/channels/471722331820130324/1464409121209188466">official Discord server</a>, or on <a href="https://reddit.com/r/halo">r/Halo</a> with the #Halo25Together tag.

Anniversary Angle: March of the Dream Teams

Community Spotlight

Spotlight: March 25, 2026

Halo: The Master Chief Collection

Welcome to the MCC Mod Minute, a focused look at a creative mod for Halo: The Master Chief Collection, with details on how to try it out yourself through the Steam Workshop.



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Earlier this week, we were saddened to learn of the tragic passing of New York Times bestselling author and Halo: The Flood writer William C. Dietz.



Though Mr. Dietz only penned one tome in the expansive annals of the Halo universe, his creative contributions remain beloved by Halo fans across the world, who celebrate the boots-on-the-ground realism of his prose and the enduring resolve of his characters.



As a humble tribute to the late, great Mr. Dietz, our latest MCC Mod Minute invites Halo fans to play Zuka ‘Zamamee Campaign, a Halo: Combat Evolved mod by Drksteel that brings the frustrated ambitions of Zuka ‘Zamamee and Yayap to life.



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Beyond the hardnosed Marines dug in on plateaus and the private horror of poor PFC Jenkins, readers of Halo: The Flood will undoubtedly remember that most persistent, most unlikely, and most unlucky duo of Zuka ‘Zamamee and his unwilling Unggoy servant, Yayap.



In Zuka ‘Zamamee Campaign, you play as the titular Covenant Special Operations Officer through a series of near misses, from his daring raid on a human cruiser to his fateful end at the hands of the Master Chief.





Featuring new Covenant allies, custom cinematics, Easter eggs, and additional weapons and vehicles courtesy of Digsite, this five-mission campaign follows Zuka and his hapless Grunt sidekick as the pair pursues the ever-elusive Master Chief across Alpha Halo.



Battle UNSC Marines, capture Captain Keyes, and take more than a few lumps as you try again and again to subdue the indomitable Demon—before living out the ultimate showdown in the crashed Pillar of Autumn as described in Halo: The Flood.



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<a href="https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3390630482">Subscribe on Steam Workshop.</a>



Created by: Drksteel



Requires: Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary



Setup: Once you have installed Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary through Steam, boot up the game with the “MCC Anti-Cheat Disabled (Mods and Limited Services)” launch option selected.* Creator Drksteel advises that you’ll need to install the Multiplayer component of Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary for the mod to launch properly.



Play Zuka ‘Zamamee Campaign from the list of “Halo: CE Anniversary” options in the “Campaigns” menu, and stay tuned for more MCC Mod Minutes!



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*If you don’t see this option at launch, you may need to change your “Selected Launch Option” setting. To update this setting, right-click on the entry for Halo: The Master Chief Collection in your Steam Library and navigate to the “Properties” menu, where you will find “Launch Options” settings on the menu’s “General” tab.



We recommend adjusting your “Selected Launch Option” setting to “Ask when starting game.” This will allow you to alternate between the retail build of Halo: The Master Chief Collection (for matchmaking) and the community-mod sandbox every time you play!



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Halo: The Flood and the timeless prose of William C. Dietz will appear in the collected works of <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-the-master-chief-omnibus-cover-reveal">Halo: The Master Chief Omnibus</a> later this year.