COSM-GAME Halo: Campaign Evolved
Halo: Campaign Evolved is a first-person shooter that rebuilds Halo: Combat Evolved's campaign for modern hardware. Players control Master Chief, a super-soldier stranded on the ringworld Halo, as he fights alien Covenant forces and investigates the structure with his AI companion Cortana. The campaign mixes on-foot gunfights, vehicle combat, and exploration while expanding the original story with three additional missions. It can be played solo or cooperatively, with up to four players online across platforms and two-player split-screen on consoles. A replay mode called Campaign Remix changes enemies, weapons, and other mission elements, while optional Skull modifiers alter gameplay rules for additional challenge and variety.
Game summary
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Latest update
The latest official Halo: Campaign Evolved patch was released on August 17, 2026. It added separate Chromatic Aberration and Film Grain video toggles, introduced an option on PC to disable upscaling and anti-aliasing, added in-game help for starting account unlink requests, and delivered stability, enemy behavior, control-binding, and mission-progression fixes.
Release date and status
The game launched globally on July 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM PDT for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC (Steam, Xbox on PC). Early access began July 23 for Premium and Collector's Edition purchasers. It is the first mainline Halo game to release on PlayStation and marks Microsoft's shift to multiplatform publishing. The game is available day one on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. It has sold approximately 1.2 million copies across all platforms as of early August 2026.
| Global release | Jul 28, 2026 |
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| Global status | Released |
| Pricing model | Premium |
| Availability | SteamXbox StorePlayStation StoreXbox Game Pass UltimateXbox Game Pass PCWorldwide |
Platforms and availability
The game is available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC (Steam, Xbox on PC app). It is the first Halo title to launch on PlayStation. Full cross-play and cross-progression are supported across all platforms. Two-player split-screen is available on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5. A Microsoft account and Gamertag are required on all platforms. The game is included with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass at launch. Physical Collector's Editions are available for Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5.
Gameplay and setting
After crash-landing on Alpha Halo, Master Chief and Cortana fight Covenant forces while uncovering the ringworld's hidden threat. The 13-mission campaign combines the rebuilt original Halo: Combat Evolved campaign with the three-mission Operation: METEORITE prequel arc. Combat uses refined movement and aiming, an expanded weapon selection, and additional vehicle options including enemy vehicle hijacking. Campaign Remix lets players replay missions with changed enemies, weapons, and visibility effects, while optional Skulls modify gameplay rules. Online campaign co-op supports up to four players with cross-play and shared progression, while Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 support two-player split-screen.
Trailer, screenshots, and media
The selected media includes the Operation: METEORITE New Missions Trailer plus campaign images showing Covenant encounters, space combat, snowy vehicle battles, Forerunner environments, Sergeant Johnson, and Master Chief deployment scenes.
Developer and publisher
Halo: Campaign Evolved is developed by Halo Studios (formerly 343 Industries) and published by Xbox Game Studios. Halo Studios was rebranded in October 2024 alongside the shift to Unreal Engine 5 development. The game is directed by a team led by concept artist Sam Wood and studio art director Chris Matthews. Voice cast includes Steve Downes (Master Chief), Jen Taylor (Cortana), Keith Silverstein (Captain Keyes), and Keston John (Sgt. Johnson). No generative AI was used in development. The game commemorates 25 years since the original Halo: Combat Evolved launched in 2001.
| Developer | Halo Studios |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Official website | Halo: Campaign Evolved |
| Support | Halo: Campaign Evolved Support |
Download and availability
The game can be purchased digitally through Steam, Xbox Store, and PlayStation Store. Physical Standard and Collector's Editions are available for Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. The game is included day one with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. All digital purchases support cross-progression via Microsoft account linking.
System / Device Requirements
Halo: Campaign Evolved has official PC hardware tiers covering Low through Ultra settings. Console versions run on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
| PC specification | Low (Minimum Requirements) | Medium | High (Recommended) | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 22H2 64-bit or Windows 11 | Windows 10 22H2 64-bit or Windows 11 | Windows 10 22H2 64-bit or Windows 11 | Windows 10 22H2 64-bit or Windows 11 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 / Intel Core i7-10700K | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X / Intel Core i5-12600K | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 / Intel Core i7-12700K | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X / Intel Core i9-13900K |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super / AMD Radeon RX 6600 / Intel Arc A580 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 9070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 100 GB SSD | 100 GB SSD | 100 GB SSD | 100 GB SSD |
| Target | 1080p / 60 FPS | 1440p / 60 FPS | 4K / 60 FPS | 4K / 60 FPS |
| PlayStation 5 specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported hardware | PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro |
| Resolution / frame rate | 4K at up to 60 FPS; 1080p at up to 120 FPS (Performance Mode) |
| Install size | Approximately 100 GB |
| Special features | DualSense haptics and adaptive triggers, 2-player split-screen, Activity Cards, Remote Play |
| Online requirements | PS Plus required for online co-op |
- Value
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro
- Value
- 4K at up to 60 FPS; 1080p at up to 120 FPS (Performance Mode)
- Value
- Approximately 100 GB
- Value
- DualSense haptics and adaptive triggers, 2-player split-screen, Activity Cards, Remote Play
- Value
- PS Plus required for online co-op
| Xbox Series X/S specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported hardware | Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S |
| Resolution / frame rate | Series X: 4K at up to 60 FPS; Series S: 1440p at up to 60 FPS |
| Install size | Approximately 100 GB |
| Special features | Smart Delivery, Quick Resume, 2-player split-screen, Xbox Game Pass day one |
| Online requirements | Xbox Game Pass Core or Ultimate required for online co-op |
- Value
- Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Value
- Series X: 4K at up to 60 FPS; Series S: 1440p at up to 60 FPS
- Value
- Approximately 100 GB
- Value
- Smart Delivery, Quick Resume, 2-player split-screen, Xbox Game Pass day one
- Value
- Xbox Game Pass Core or Ultimate required for online co-op