Twenty-five years ago, Halo: Combat Evolved introduced the world to the Master Chief, Cortana, and the Covenant menace in a legendary first act for one of gaming's most celebrated heroes.

But beyond the grandeur of Halo’s narrative is another, greater story—your story.

This year, we’re celebrating 25 orbits on Earth with the passionate community that helped make Halo a cultural juggernaut. We hope you'll share your Halo story and join us at Halo Fest to ring in our silver anniversary together as humanity's greatest defenders.

• #Halo25Together
• Community Hub
• Halo Fest 2026
• MOPOP Supper Fan Club
• Content Creator Bundle
• Silver Anniversary Wallpapers
• Halo Infinite Anniversary Unlocks

What does Halo mean to you? Were you the undisputed king of late-night LANs? A Legendary campaigner? Do you regularly quote a machinima masterpiece? Is Halo the pinnacle of esports excellence, or a mysterious journey through a forgotten past?

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 on social media using hashtag #Halo25Together, in our official Discord server, or on r/Halo with the #Halo25Together tag.

You can also submit a personal testimonial to our Community team for a chance to appear in a future Halo Waypoint blog as part of our Silver Anniversary coverage!

Visit our Silver Anniversary Community Hub for news, features, and ongoing updates on our latest community highlights, events, and limited-time partnerships.

Be sure to follow @Halo on X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube for the latest anniversary updates! Look out for retrospectives, reminiscences, and community polls on our social channels and in the official Halo Discord starting soon.

In December, we'll be hosting Halo fans from all around the world at Halo Fest, a three-day event celebrating a quarter-century of playing Halo together.

The ultimate gathering begins with an orchestral performance featuring selections from Halo’s iconic scores, in concert for one night only on December 11, followed by a two-day convention honoring Halo’s legacy, heroes, and unrivaled community.

We hope to see you there! Tickets are on sale now.

Hungry for more? Reserve a seat at MOPOP’s Spartan-sized Supper Fan Club before helljumping into Halo Fest.

Featuring Halo-themed bites and cocktails, table-side multiplayer, interactive experiences, and curator-led stories from the UNSC archives, this exclusive soirée promises as much excitement as a legendary campaign run.

The Halo x MOPOP Supper Fan Club serves heroic helpings for one night only December 9, 2026.

If you're a streamer or community creator looking to join the fun, be sure to download the Silver Anniversary Content Creator Bundle for exclusive emotes, overlays, and everything else you need to suit up in Spartan style.

Read about the Content Creator Bundle in our creator guide.

Bring home the magic of Halo with our new collection of Silver Anniversary wallpapers.

What’s a party without party favors? Log into Halo Infinite any time in 2026 to instantly unlock free customizations commemorating 25 years of Halo.

Visit our announcement blog to see all the Silver Anniversary customizations.

As we look forward to introducing new players to the Halo universe in Halo: Campaign Evolved, we’ll be heralding the passion, fandom, and community contributions that have helped us earn the cheevo of 25 years on the ring. Share your Halo story now!