Halo: Campaign Evolved release date, platforms, and more

Halo: Campaign Evolved is ushering in a ‘new’ era for the franchise, as Halo Studios takes up the development mantle for the first time, and what a way to begin by revisiting where it all began.

If you read on, we’ll provide some key details on Halo: Campaign Evolved so you know some nice little tidbits before you take control of everyone’s favorite Spartan, slaying plenty of Grunts in the process.

What is Halo: Campaign Evolved?

As just alluded to, Halo: Campaign Evolved is a recreation of the original Halo: Combat Evolved, remaking all of the assets from the ground up, making them look extremely pretty.

Tweaks to movement, level design, and overall structure have been made, too, ensuring it falls more in line with today’s games rather than feeling very 2001 instead.

While the game does lose its multiplayer portion of the experience, new Prologue missions have been introduced, giving us more backstory on Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson’s relationship before the events of the first title.

What is the Halo: Campaign Evolved release date?

Halo: Campaign Evolved releases on July 28, 2026, which is nice positioning since there aren’t too many AAA launches occurring during this period, enabling you to actually dedicate some time to your playthrough.

There is an early access period, too, which begins five days before the release date on July 23, 2026, but you will have to pay extra for this privilege.

What platforms in Halo: Campaign Evolved on?

While you might be accustomed to just seeing Halo on Xbox or PC, Halo: Campaign Evolved is also available on PlayStation for the very first time.

This is because you are able to pick up a copy of Halo: Campaign Evolved on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and even PS5, which feels very odd to write.

Is Halo: Campaign Evolved on Game Pass?

In short, yes, Halo: Campaign Evolved is a day-one addition to Game Pass, allowing you to play the base game without having to shell out any additional cash. You can pick up the Premium Edition Upgrade on top, however, if you want extra goodies.

Halo: Campaign Evolved guides

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Authored by Jacob Woodward

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