Game update29 Jul 2026July 29 UpdateFirst, a huge thank you to everyone who jumped in and played on launch day (and Early Access!). We appreciate your excitement, your feedback, and your patience. While we have made some improvements (listed below), we would like to remind you to continue to submit tickets for any issues you encounter to Halo Support directly . This is the best (and fastest) way to surface issues to the team so t…
The following list contains some of the high-impact known issues for the current release of Halo: Campaign Evolved : Global · Cinematics may occasionally stutter during playback if the display refresh rate is not an even multiple of 30 Hz. · Workaround : If possible, set your display refresh rate to a multiple of 30 Hz (such as 60 Hz, 120 Hz, or 240hz), turn on Game Mode on your TV if available…
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. Join Early Access Ready to engage the Covenant on solid g…
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 ! Early Ac…
With the release of Halo: Campaign Evolved this month, Halo Studios officially begins a new chapter for the franchise. This release not only marks a major milestone for the studio; it also marks a total evolution of the craft of making Halo games. With the power and capabilities of Unreal Engine 5, the team set out to bring the world of Halo to life like never before while staying grounded in t…
Today on our recent livestream featuring Halo: Campaign Evolved , we played split-screen co-op, assembled a lobby of 4 players for a lively session of Remix, and debuted the final lineup of Skulls used in the infamous Legendary All Skulls On (aka “LASO”) mode. If you missed the show, you can watch the VOD on YouTube! Halo: Campaign Evolved launches this month on July 28 – or as early as next we…
Halo: Campaign Evolved launches this month on July 28 – or as early as July 23 if you pre-order the Premium Edition to get up to 5 days of Early Access! To help make sure you’ve got all the information you may need about the game, we’re back with another Q&A to answer some the top questions we’ve seen you ask online. If you missed our last one, be sure to check it out our June Community Q&A her…
Earlier this month we pulled the curtain back on Halo: Campaign Evolved and shared its imminent release date of July 28 – or July 23 if you pre-order the Premium Edition and get up to 5 days of Early Access. While we have been busy sharing lots of news, highlighting features like split-screen and online co-op , and creating fun videos with Sgt Johnson , we know you all still have plenty of ques…
On July 28, we return to the ring that started it all with Halo: Campaign Evolved . While the original game, Halo: Combat Evolved , launched before Achievements were officially established in the XBOX ecosystem, players in the community have always set goals and found unique ways to challenge themselves. Now, 25 years later, we're excited to share the Achievements that you will be able to unloc…
Halo: Campaign Evolved introduces more gameplay-modifying Skulls than ever before. Featuring fan-favorite Skulls from other Halo titles along with new, raucous relics, your return journey through Alpha Halo boasts a whopping 42 Skulls to collect and use for entirely new Campaign experiences. Watch our Skulls & Campaign Remix trailer to learn more about Skulls and the all new Campaign Remix mode…
“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 first look 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-p…
Earlier this week, we shared a new Campaign Story Trailer for Halo: Campaign Evolved and revealed Operation: METEORITE , 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 . Renowned for its mix of breathless short-range encounters, stea…
We’re excited to showcase the story of Halo: Campaign Evolved , a faithfully reforged yet modernized tribute to one of gaming’s greatest journeys. Whether you’re a brand-new player jumping into Halo for the first time or a longtime series’ veteran, Halo: Campaign Evolved delivers the story that started it all brought to life like never before along with brand new additions and surprises. Halo:…
Touchdown, Marines! Pre-order the physical Collector's Edition or Digital Premium Edition to enjoy up to five days of early-access play starting July 23, 2026. Grab a friend and get ready to co-op in style! Pre-order today!
Following our exciting new mission reveal at the XBOX Showcase , the time has come to officially unveil all the pre-order bonuses and exciting content available with physical and digital editions of Halo: Campaign Evolved. Halo: Campaign Evolved launches on July 28, 2026, with early access beginning July 23, 2026. Pre-Order now! Pre-Order Bonuses Pre-order any edition of 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 Ju…
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