Halo: Campaign Evolved rebuilds the original Halo: Combat Evolved campaign for a new generation. Halo Studios’ remake launched on Xbox Series X|S on 28 July 2026 and is on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Here’s everything we know.
Halo: Campaign Evolved at a glance
- Developer: Halo Studios
- Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
- Genre: first-person shooter (campaign remake)
- Xbox release: 28 July 2026, Xbox Series X|S
- Game Pass: Ultimate and PC Game Pass
- Xbox Play Anywhere: yes
- Players: solo, two-player split-screen co-op or up to four-player online co-op
- Age rating: PEGI 16
What is Halo: Campaign Evolved?
It’s a faithful yet modernised remake of the Halo: Combat Evolved campaign, with high-definition visuals, updated cinematics and refined controls. After crash-landing on a mysterious ringworld, the Master Chief and his AI companion Cortana fight overwhelming Covenant forces and uncover Halo’s dark secrets.
The original missions have been rebuilt with enhanced level design and better wayfinding, the soundtrack has been remastered, and new voice performances were recorded with the primary cast.
What’s new?
There are three new prequel missions featuring the Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson, a broader arsenal of weapons, vehicles and enemies, and gameplay-changing Skulls, which are optional modifiers that alter combat.
Can you play it in co-op?
Yes. You can play solo, in two-player split-screen co-op, or with up to four players in online co-op.
Who makes it?
Halo: Campaign Evolved is developed by Halo Studios and published by Xbox Game Studios.
When did it come out on Xbox?
It launched on Xbox Series X|S on 28 July 2026. It’s an Xbox Play Anywhere game, so one purchase covers both Xbox console and PC.
Is it on Game Pass?
Yes. It’s included with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Is there a Premium Edition?
Yes. The Premium Edition adds the Alpha Halo Armory Pack, with five Master Chief armour skins and six weapon skins, plus a digital artbook, the Halo: Hungry Buzzards digital short story and a digital game manual.
For the essentials at a glance, see our Halo: Campaign Evolved game hub. Halo: Campaign Evolved also comes up in our feature I Boxed Up My Xbox Collection. Xbox Won Me Back..
