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Halo: Campaign Evolved

Halo: Campaign Evolved is a full Unreal Engine 5 remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, launching July 2026 with cross-platform co-op and a new prologue, marking the series' first day-one release on PlayStation.

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35 -6% · 24h
Halo: Campaign Evolved
Steam / publisher · Steam (editorial)
30-DAY PEAK
42
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90-DAY AVG
24
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TREND SCORE
35
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TRACKED QUESTIONS
20
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PEAK 42
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The context

The announcement of Halo: Campaign Evolved has reignited debate about Xbox’s multiplatform strategy. Built from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5, this remake of the 2001 classic Halo: Combat Evolved is scheduled for July 28, 2026, with early access starting July 23 for Premium/Collector editions. It will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and, for the first time for a mainline Halo game, PlayStation 5, including Game Pass day one. The project, developed by Halo Studios and published by Xbox Game Studios, adds a new prologue arc and four-player campaign co-op, signaling a major generational leap for the franchise.

People also ask

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While official details are not yet confirmed, the game supports four-player campaign co-op online. Split-screen capabilities have not been explicitly announced or denied by Halo Studios.

Xbox Game Studios is bringing Halo: Campaign Evolved to PS5 as part of a broader multiplatform push, expanding the player base and making the franchise available to a wider audience.

The game is not yet released. It is scheduled for July 28, 2026, with early access starting July 23. Preorders are open, but the full launch is still over a year away.

Xbox is expanding its multiplatform strategy, making select titles available on competitor consoles. This move aims to grow the Halo community and maximize reach for this major remake.

Pricing has not been officially announced. Standard editions typically range from $59.99–$69.99 for AAA titles, but final pricing will be confirmed closer to release.

Exact pricing is unconfirmed. As a major remake, it will likely follow standard AAA pricing ($59.99–$69.99) with premium editions costing more.

Halo: Campaign Evolved is developed by Halo Studios (formerly 343 Industries) and published by Xbox Game Studios.

Halo Studios is the developer, with Xbox Game Studios serving as the publisher.

Halo: Campaign Evolved is a full remake of the 2001 original Halo: Combat Evolved.

The first Halo campaign is Halo: Combat Evolved, released in 2001. Halo: Campaign Evolved is a remake of that game.

The original Halo: Combat Evolved is widely regarded as one of the greatest first-person shooter campaigns ever. The remake aims to modernize it, so expectations are high.

Yes, every mainline Halo game features a campaign mode. Halo: Campaign Evolved is entirely focused on the campaign experience, with added co-op.

Halo: Campaign Evolved is an Unreal Engine 5 remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, featuring a new prologue, four-player co-op, and cross-platform release on Xbox, PC, and PS5 in July 2026.

It is a remake of the 2001 game Halo: Combat Evolved.

The official rating has not been announced, but given the original's M rating (ESRB) or 16+ (PEGI), the remake is likely to receive a similar rating for violence and language.

It includes a full remake of the original campaign, a new prologue arc, and four-player online co-op. Premium editions may offer early access and extras.

July 28, 2026, with early access from July 23 for Premium/Collector buyers.

The remake includes the complete Halo: Combat Evolved campaign rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5, a new prologue, and support for four-player co-op.

The rating is unconfirmed. Expect a mature rating comparable to the original (M for Mature / 16+).

Pricing has not been announced. Standard editions will likely be $59.99–$69.99, with premium editions at a higher price point.

True or false?

5 rumors fact-checked, with sources
True
Halo is finally coming to PlayStation.

Yes. Halo: Campaign Evolved hits PS5 on July 28, 2026, the first mainline Halo campaign ever on PlayStation. (Xbox, GameLuster)

True
It is a remake of the first Halo.

Confirmed: a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved (2001), rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5. (Wikipedia)

False
It brings back the classic competitive multiplayer.

No original PvP, but it does have four-player online co-op and two-player split-screen. (Wikipedia)

True
There is brand-new story content.

Yes: Operation METEORITE, a three-mission arc set a year before the original. (Halo Waypoint)

Unverified
A full competitive multiplayer suite is coming later.

Not announced. Only campaign co-op is confirmed, no word on classic PvP returning.

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United States
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India
72
United Kingdom
71
France
64
Japan
42
Brazil
39
Canada
36
Germany
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