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: Campaign Evolved releases July 28, 2026 with early access beginning July 23, 2026. Pre-order now.
Today’s story reveal trailer is a cinematic introduction to the world of Halo and the campaign that started it all. It is also our first look at Halo gameplay captured on a PS5 Pro.
After the destruction of the human colony world of Reach, Master Chief John-117 and the crew of the UNSC Pillar of Autumn have crash-landed on a mysterious ring world known as Halo. Accompanied by the AI construct Cortana and surrounded by the overwhelming alien forces of the Covenant, the SPARTAN-II super-soldier soon uncovers a deadly secret that could threaten all life in the galaxy.
Completely rebuilt with high-definition visuals, enhanced cinematics, and refined gameplay, Halo: Campaign Evolved enriches the timeless story of Halo: Combat Evolved with three new missions, a broader arsenal of weapons and vehicles, dangerous new enemies, and more gameplay-modifying Skulls than ever before.
For the first time in Halo history, Halo: Campaign Evolved introduces four-player network co-op cross-play. Seamlessly squad up and experience the legendary story together with friends, no matter where they’re playing.
And, for the first time in the series, new armor customization can be utilized in co-op games to personalize and differentiate Spartans on the battlefield.
Pre-order any edition of Halo: Combat Evolved and get the Foundry Armory Pack, a special customization bundle featuring armor and weapon skins for use in the campaign. Kick it old school with the throwback lo-fi classic 2001 Mark V armor and Assault Rifle Skin.
Classic 2001 Armor Skin
Classic 2001 Assault Rifle Weapon Skin
Gilded Onyx Armor Style
Milestone Assault Rifle Weapon Style
If you pre-order the Digital Premium Edition or physical Collector's Edition, you'll also enjoy up to five days of early-access play starting July 23, 2026.
Pre-order Halo: Campaign Evolved now.
The Digital Premium Edition of Halo: Campaign Evolved includes all of the above pre-order bonus content plus the Alpha Halo Armory Pack, Art of Halo: Campaign Evolved digital artbook, Halo: Hungry Buzzards digital short story by Troy Denning, and a digital game manual based on the original manual released with Halo: Combat Evolved.
The Halo: Campaign Evolved Collector’s Edition is the ultimate nostalgia-inducing launch kit for diehard Halo fans. In addition to all the Premium Edition perks detailed above, the Collector’s Edition includes:
XBOX Series X and PlayStation®5 Collector’s Editions include Halo: Campaign Evolved physical game disc and Premium Edition Upgrade voucher code
Steam Collector’s Edition includes Halo: Campaign Evolved – Premium Edition voucher code (includes single code for base game and Premium Edition Upgrade content)
Collectible SteelBook®
12” Master Chief Statue by Dark Horse
LED Replica of Cortana’s Data Chip
Three (3) 11x17” prints of Halo: Campaign Evolved concept art
Physical manual modeled on the original Halo: Combat Evolved game manual
Pre-order the Collector’s Edition and get the Foundry Armory Pack and up to five days of early-access play starting July 23, 2026.
Available in limited supplies.
Important Information:
Americas packaging localized in English, French Canadian, and Spanish only. EMEA and APAC packaging localized in English, French, and German only.
Halo: Campaign Evolved launches globally on July 28, 2026 at 8 AM PDT (July 29 in Japan and select Asia-Pacific markets). Early Access begins July 23 at 8 AM PDT (July 24 in Japan and select Asia-Pacific markets).
Collector’s Edition will be available for purchase in the following regions:
North America: United States, Canada, Mexico
South America: Argentina, Chile
Europe: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Oceania: Australia, New Zealand
This year, as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Halo: Combat Evolved we’re thrilled to go back to where it all began and welcome a new generation of fans with the launch of Halo: Campaign Evolved next month.
To learn more about this modern remake, check out last year’s Halo Studios Roundtable Reveal to hear more directly from the development team.
To learn more about the 3 brand new missions, check out the official New Mission Reveal Trailer from the XBOX Showcase.
Download your Halo: Campaign Evolved press kit here.
Pre-order the Collector’s Edition or Digital Premium Edition of Halo: Campaign Evolved and get the Foundry Armory Pack and up to 5 days early-access play starting July 23, 2026. Halo: Campaign Evolved launches July 28, 2026.