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Halo: Campaign Evolved

This year, Halo celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary. As we look back to where this great journey began, with Halo: Campaign Evolved releasing later this year, so too are we excited to delve back into the foundational fiction of the franchise with Halo: The Master Chief Omnibus.



Contained within this titanic tome are the first three novels that released from 2001-2003:



<ul>
<li>The Fall of Reach by Eric Nylund</li>



<li>The Flood by William C. Dietz</li>



<li>First Strike by Eric Nylund</li>
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Today, we are thrilled to reveal the cover art and Halo ring-themed sprayed edge treatment of this special omnibus collection, illustrated by the legendary Isaac Hannaford to thematically represent all three stories.



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For series newcomers looking to explore the story that sets Halo: Campaign Evolved (and this science fiction universe!) into motion, and for long-time fans who want to revisit these foundational texts with updated corrections and edits, new adjunct stories, and a very pretty visual treatment for your shelves, this is the perfect way to return to where it all began as we celebrate a quarter century of Halo history.



Halo: The Master Chief Omnibus will be available on November 10.



<a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Halo-The-Master-Chief-Omnibus/Eric-Nylund/Halo/9781668241356">PRE-ORDER HALO: THE MASTER CHIEF OMNIBUS</a>



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THE FALL OF REACH 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.



THE FLOOD Having barely escaped the final battle for Reach aboard the UNSC Pillar of Autumn, the crew of this lone ship—including the Master Chief and his AI companion Cortana—arrive at a place of untold mystery and peril: Halo. A massive artificial ringworld built one hundred thousand years ago by a long-lost civilization known as the Forerunners.



Forced to flee to the ring’s surface by a Covenant fleet that followed them from Reach, the Autumn’s crew find themselves in a desperate battle for survival while the Master Chief and Cortana uncover the Halo construct’s terrible purpose—even as a far more terrifying enemy than the Covenant is released and all sentient life in the galaxy is threatened.



This is the official novelization of Halo: Combat Evolved, the game that launched the Xbox console and began Halo‘s generational legacy.



FIRST STRIKE The Master Chief and Cortana regroup with a handful of survivors from the harrowing battle on Halo, including Sergeant Major Avery Johnson. Together, they take the fight to a gathering of Covenant warships as the United Nations Space Command’s worst nightmare has finally come true: Earth’s location is compromised, and the Covenant is massing a fleet to utterly destroy it.



Meanwhile, trapped on the glassed surface of Reach, the remaining Spartans—led by Fred-104 and Kelly-087—continue the fight for their home. Beneath this ruined world, Dr. Catherine Halsey has discovered an ancient secret…one that could alter the course of the war.



This tale bridges the events that take place in the game Halo: Combat Evolved (as novelized in The Flood) and its blockbuster follow-up, Halo 2.



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Whether you’re exploring Halo‘s fiction for the first time or returning to relive the story as it began in 2001—from the origins of the SPARTAN-II program and the Covenant invasion of Reach through the Master Chief’s journey to discover the truth about Halo and the immediate aftermath of those events—this is a great entry point to the universe.



Mark those calendars and secure your copy today!



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Halo: The Master Chief Omnibus | Cover Reveal

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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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Start your engines! Warthog Rally is a retro-style racer that puts you behind the wheel of a variety of custom-made Warthogs, motorcycles, and a few other truly sweet whips on a timed slalom through eight circuits of motoring mayhem.



Select your course, nab a beverage, and load up with your preferred allies for a master course in acceleration. As if cornering weren’t hard enough, you can also adjust the number of enemies on the course for an extra challenge, with options ranging from “No Enemies” to “Total Chaos.”



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As you complete time trials and collect trophies, you’ll unlock new vehicles to test your skills on the open road. Certain vehicle choices also permit you to shoot out the window, so don’t forget to gear up before rolling out (the Griever grenade launcher is great for clearing roadways).



To unlock a secret vehicle, you’ll need to find and shoot the three Golden Moa statues hidden around the map. (Hint: all three can be seen with a trusty sniper rifle from the starting area!)



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<a href="https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3614917205">Subscribe on Steam Workshop.</a>



Created by: altis94



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 altis94 advises that you’ll need to install the Multiplayer component of Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary for the mod to launch properly.



With all that done, you’re off to the races! Play Warthog Rally 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!

Mutinous Core

Mod Minute: Warthog Rally

Forge Features

Halo Infinite

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Forge Features: February 3, 2026

Halo25Together

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 <a href="https://www.halofest.com">join us at Halo Fest</a> to ring in our silver anniversary together as humanity’s greatest defenders.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">CONTENTS</h2>



<ul>
<li><a href="#share" data-type="internal" data-id="#share">#Halo25Together</a></li>



<li><a href="#hub">Community Hub</a></li>



<li><a href="#halofest">Halo Fest 2026</a></li>



<li><a href="#mopopsupperfanclub">MOPOP Supper Fan Club</a></li>



<li><a href="#creatorbundle">Content Creator Bundle</a></li>



<li><a href="#wallpapers">Silver Anniversary Wallpapers</a></li>



<li><a href="#unlocks">Halo Infinite Anniversary Unlocks</a></li>
</ul>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="share">#Halo25Together</h2>



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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 <a href="https://www.discord.gg/halo">official Discord server</a>, or on <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/halo">r/Halo</a> with the #Halo25Together tag.



You can also <a href="https://www.aka.ms/Halo25TogetherMemories">submit a personal testimonial</a> to our Community team for a chance to appear in a future Halo Waypoint blog as part of our Silver Anniversary coverage!



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="hub">Community Hub</h2>



Visit our <a href="https://www.aka.ms/Halo25Together">Silver Anniversary Community Hub</a> for news, features, and ongoing updates on our latest community highlights, events, and limited-time partnerships.



Be sure to follow @Halo on <a href="https://x.com/halo">X</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/halo">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/halo">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@halo">TikTok</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Halo">YouTube</a> 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.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="halofest">Halo Fest 2026</h2>



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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! <a href="https://www.halofest.com">Tickets are on sale now.</a>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="mopopsupperfanclub">MOPOP Supper Fan Club</h2>



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Hungry for more? <a href="https://www.mopop.org/events/supper-fan-club-halo">Reserve a seat</a> 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.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="creatorbundle">Content Creator Bundle</h2>



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If you’re a streamer or community creator looking to join the fun, be sure to download the Silver Anniversary<a href="https://www.aka.ms/Halo25CreatorBundle"> Content Creator Bundle</a> for exclusive emotes, overlays, and everything else you need to suit up in Spartan style.



<a href="https://www.aka.ms/Halo25CreatorBlog">Read about the Content Creator Bundle in our creator guide.</a>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="wallpapers">Silver Anniversary Wallpapers</h2>



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Bring home the magic of Halo with our new collection of <a href="https://www.aka.ms/Halo25Wallpapers">Silver Anniversary wallpapers</a>.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="unlocks">Halo Infinite Anniversary Unlocks</h2>



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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.



<a href="https://www.aka.ms/25thAnniversaryUnlocks">Visit our announcement blog</a> to see all the Silver Anniversary customizations.



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As we look forward to introducing new players to the Halo universe in <a href="https://www.aka.ms/HCEPDP">Halo: Campaign Evolved</a>, we’ll be heralding the passion, fandom, and community contributions that have helped us earn the cheevo of 25 years on the ring. <a href="https://www.aka.ms/Halo25TogetherMemories">Share your Halo story now!</a>

Share your Halo story with #Halo25Together.

Celebrating 25 Years of Halo

All year long, we’ll be celebrating 25 years of Halo with reminiscences and retrospectives on the series that changed gaming forever. Share your favorite Halo memories on social media using hashtag #Halo25Together for a chance to be featured in our official anniversary Halobration!



To start the party right, jump into Halo Infinite any time this year to instantly unlock a free Silver Anniversary customization bundle featuring the following goodies:



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<ul>
<li>25th Anniversary Nameplate: Rep the Spartan set with a throwback nameplate celebrating 25 years of kicking alien butt to Kingdom Come.</li>



<li>GEN XII Vehicle Coating: Gold, bold, and easily rolled. Flash generational wealth in the gilded trappings of the GEN XII vehicle coating.</li>



<li>Access Denied Armor Coating: Black as space, with wintergreen accents. Interlopers will not be tolerated within your icy aura.</li>



<li>Lifegivers Hex Weapon Coating: Controlled growth follows predictable patterns. Coat your instrument of death with the promise of life.</li>



<li>Ring Breaker Weapon Charm: Chief it real with an indomitable Spartan doodad for your favorite Weapons Bench customs.</li>



<li>Zeta Emissary Nameplate: Commemorate the UEG caretaker teams advising UNSC forces in their guerilla campaign against the Banished.</li>



<li>Zeta Trailblazer Nameplate: Beat new paths across Zeta Halo undaunted by the odds—but don’t throw caution to the wind.</li>
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Log in any time before December 31, 2026 to claim your free 25th anniversary bundle.

Log in to Halo Infinite anytime for a free unlock!

25th Anniversary Log-in Unlock

Halo: Edge of Dawn, the latest novel by acclaimed author Kelly Gay, is out now!



Taking place in the immediate aftermath of Halo Infinite‘s campaign, Edge of Dawn follows the Master Chief, the Weapon (now having chosen the name Joyeuse), and pilot Fernando Esparza as they embark on a journey to fight back against the Banished and uncover ancient secrets hidden within Zeta Halo.



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2560. After eliminating War Chief Escharum and sending the Banished leadership into chaos, the Master Chief continues the fight on Zeta Halo, accompanied by his new AI companion and their loyal pilot Fernando Esparza.



As Spartan-117 searches for scattered allied forces, a young combat medic—tortured and imprisoned for months by the Banished and the enigmatic Harbinger—may hold the key to unlocking deeper mysteries within this ancient ringworld. But every step toward answers is haunted by the sinister and elusive blademaster Jega ‘Rdomnai, who is hellbent on vengeance….



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Halo: Edge of Dawn is available in trade paperback, ebook, and unabridged audiobook formats.



Audiobook listeners are in for a treat as this story is narrated by the following video game voice talent:



<ul>
<li>Nicolas Roye – Fernando Esparza, Narrator</li>



<li>Jen Taylor – Joyeuse, Cortana, Dr. Halsey</li>



<li>Steve Downes – John-117</li>



<li>Debra Wilson – The Harbinger</li>
</ul>



<a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Halo-Edge-of-Dawn/Kelly-Gay/Halo/9781668017555">PURCHASE HALO: EDGE OF DAWN</a>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">CHAPTER PREVIEW</h2>



Check out a preview of the book’s first chapter where the AI known throughout Halo Infinite as “the Weapon” chooses her name.



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You can also read the text <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-edge-of-dawn-preview">here on Halo Waypoint</a>.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AVAILABLE NOW!</h2>



Halo: Edge of Dawn by Kelly Gay is out now! Whether you’re intending to listen to the audiobook, grab a digital copy, or read the physical paperback edition, hit the link below and prepare to return to Zeta Halo.



<a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Halo-Edge-of-Dawn/Kelly-Gay/Halo/9781668017555">PURCHASE HALO: EDGE OF DAWN</a>



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Halo Studios

Halo: Edge of Dawn | OUT NOW

DESIGNATION: JOYEUSE

Halo: Edge of Dawn – Preview

Canon Fodder

Issue 166

Canon Fodder: Joyeuse Occasions

Operation Infinite Out Now

Next year will mark twenty-five years since the Master Chief first battled the Covenant in Halo: Combat Evolved. To celebrate the epic adventure that changed gaming forever, we’ve partnered with <a href="https://www.higround.co">Higround</a> to create a limited-edition series of keyboards and mousepads that pay tribute to our most cherished campaign and multiplayer memories.



Shop the whole collection at participating <a href="https://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.aspx?N=&cat=&Ntt=higround+halo">Micro Center</a> stores, with in-store pickup at <a href="https://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?st=higround%20halo">Best Buy</a>, or online through either retailer now.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">KEYBOARDS</h2>



Higround’s limited-edition Halo: Combat Evolved 25th Anniversary gear series unleashes a trio of elite gaming keyboards armored in retro art honoring the legendary Spartans of 2001. With three designs to choose from, there’s something to evolve everyone’s game.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">SNIPER EVOLVED</h3>



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The perfect tool for Jackals on the ridge. Take aim with the Halo x Higround Basecamp 96+ Sniper Evolved Keyboard, featuring a tactical look at the Master Chief perched downwind with his favorite precision instrument.



Built on Higround’s largest frame with full-width backlighting, this limited-edition keyboard is an ode to the weapon that launched a million montages.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">About the Basecamp 96+</h4>



Higround’s new 96% keyboard features a num pad for added utility, without sacrificing a relatively compact form factor. Built with the same sound profile and build quality as the longstanding Basecamp+ series, the Basecamp 96+ features dye-sub PBT keycaps, hot-swappable pre-lubed TTC Neptune switches, an aluminum plate, and Higround’s legendary Dampening Plus system.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">FLAWLESS COWBOY</h3>



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Warning: multiple Covenant dropships on approach. The Halo x Higround Summit 65 Flawless Cowboy Keyboard hits the ground running with an iconic look at the Master Chief’s first combat encounter on Alpha Halo.



With a sturdy aluminum case, Spartan-quality dampening, and full-width backlighting, you’ll know just how it feels to face a pair of inbound Banshees in Mjolnir armor.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">About the Summit 65</h4>



The Summit 65 is Highround’s flagship 65% keyboard, with dye-sub PBT keycaps and dedicated arrow keys. Features a full CNC aluminum case, gasket-mounted design, Geo Linear switches, triple dampening foam, and an FR4 flex-cut plate.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">SHOTTY SNIPES</h3>



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The ultimate duel. Range meets stopping power in the artfully decorated Halo x Higround 65HE Shotty Snipes Keyboard. Whether you prefer to get close or pick your targets from afar, this keyboard’s Hall Effect tech delivers hair-trigger responsivity to every showdown.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">About the Basecamp 65HE</h4>



The Basecamp 65HE is Higround’s signature 65% keyboard (dedicated arrow keys) with dye-sub PBT keycaps. Features magnetic switches, Rapid Trigger, and Hall Effect technology for Dynamic Actuation between 0.1 mm and 3.8 mm.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">MOUSEPADS</h2>



The legend of any Spartan warfighter is built on a foundation of honor, duty, and sacrifice. Your gaming skills may be a little nastier in practice, but a firm foundation still makes all the difference between victory and defeat. Get tactile with Higround’s Mousepad XL!



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">M90 MELEE</h3>



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Shot, meet chaser. The Halo x Higround M90 Melee Mousepad XL features the iconic aftermath of a close encounter between red and blue Spartans. Try looking at those bulky ragdolls without imagining the sound of a satisfying smackdown.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">BATTLE CREEK</h3>



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Flag dropped! Return to the glory days of CTF on Battle Creek with the Halo x Higround Battle Creek Mousepad XL. Featuring a saturated snapshot of the riparian arena and a map close-up outlining all its hallmark weapon drops, this mousepad would make a nostalgic complement to any pro rig.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">ABOUT MOUSEPAD XL</h3>



Higround’s Mousepad XL provides the foundation necessary to ascend to the top. With non-slip rubber, a 90×40 cm profile, and a medium-fast surface with a slight grain, you’ll get low friction speed and just the right amount of stopping power.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BUY</h2>



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Shop the whole collection at participating Micro Center stores or with in-store pickup at Best Buy now. You can also secure your limited-edition Higround x Halo Anniversary PC gear online through both retailers.



Shop now: <a href="https://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?st=higround%20halo">Best Buy</a> (Summit SOLD OUT)| <a href="https://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.aspx?N=&cat=&Ntt=higround+halo">Micro Center</a>| <a href="https://t.co/lZi0saSTak" data-type="link" data-id="https://t.co/lZi0saSTak">Higround</a>



Look out for the full collection to arrive at <a href="https://www.higround.co/">higround.co</a> in early November!



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">25 YEARS OF HALO</h2>



Our partnership with Higround marks the exciting start of our 25th Anniversary Halobration! Look out for reminiscences, retrospectives, and more tributes to the mighty Master Chief all throughout next year, along with new details on Halo: Campaign Evolved.

Halo x Higround Anniversary PC Gear