Halo: Campaign Evolved Launches Worldwide
Halo Studios opened worldwide general access to Halo: Campaign Evolved on July 28, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. PDT, bringing every edition and Game Pass access online.
News summary
Standard Edition and Game Pass access are now open across Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, Steam, PlayStation 5 and cloud.
The remake combines the original 10-mission campaign with Operation: METEORITE, a new three-mission arc starring Master Chief and Sergeant Johnson.
Four-player online co-op supports cross-platform play and shared progression, while console players also receive two-player split-screen.
Campaign Remix and 42 collectible Skulls add alternate objectives and gameplay modifiers beyond the rebuilt story.
Update overview
Halo Studios opened worldwide general access at 8:00 a.m. PDT on July 28, 2026, ending the five-day Premium and Collector’s Edition early-access period.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers joined the launch at the same time, while digital Xbox purchases support Xbox Play Anywhere between console and Windows PC.
PlayStation 5 and Steam players must link their platform account to a Microsoft account before cross-platform friends, checkpoints, collectibles and customizations can synchronize.
Key details
Halo Studios’ launch guide makes every edition installable and playable from July 28 at 8:00 a.m. PDT.
| Launch detail | Confirmed information |
| Worldwide general access | July 28, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. PDT |
| Platforms | Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, Steam, PlayStation 5 and cloud |
| Subscription access | Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass |
| Online co-op | Up to four players with cross-play |
| Console local co-op | Two-player split-screen |
| New campaign content | Operation: METEORITE — three missions |
| Gameplay modifiers | 42 collectible Skulls and Campaign Remix |
Trailer, screenshots, and media
Halo Studios’ launch trailer and July screenshots show Master Chief wielding an Energy Sword, four-player co-op around a Scorpion tank and split-screen combat from the rebuilt campaign.
Source timeline
Xbox Wire announced the July 28 launch date, platform lineup and edition structure on June 7, 2026.
Halo Studios published the global-launch schedule and account-linking guide before the July 28 unlock.
Halo Studios released the launch trailer during the early-access period and confirmed Game Pass access for the worldwide opening.