Halo: Campaign Evolved launches worldwide on PC, PS5 and Xbox
Microsoft released the Halo: Campaign Evolved remake on 28 July 2026 for Windows PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with day‑one inclusion on Xbox Game Pass. Built with Unreal Engine 5, the game adds three new pre‑story missions (Operation METEORITE), nine weapons, new vehicles and a host of redesigned enemies and audio. It supports cross‑play, cross‑progression and online co‑op for up to four players, as well as local split‑screen for two, but it omits a competitive multiplayer mode.
Technical reviews note that the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X versions run at 60 fps and deliver comparable visual quality, while the PlayStation 5 Pro shows a slight edge in resolution and frame smoothness. The title also ships with NVIDIA DLSS 4.5, Frame Generation and Reflex support on compatible RTX GPUs. Early feedback is largely positive, with Metacritic scores in the low‑80s and reviewers calling the remake a near‑perfect showcase for Unreal Engine 5.
The launch arrives amid a turbulent period for Xbox, including recent leadership changes and large‑scale layoffs, but the game’s arrival on multiple platforms signals Microsoft’s broader strategy of extending Halo beyond its traditional Xbox exclusivity.
Entities: 343 Industries · 343 Industries (Halo Studios) · Asha Sharma · Halo (franchise) · Halo Studios · Halo: Campaign Evolved · Halo: Campaign Evolved · Master Chief · Master Chief (John‑117) · Microsoft · Microsoft (Xbox brand) · Nvidia
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- [● 9 SOURCES] Halo: Campaign Evolved is scheduled for release on 28 July 2026 as part of a weekly slate of game launches from 27 July to 31 July 2026. (b73050e9-5512-4e37-b2d9-198e057ce216, 68f3d800-507c-431d-a0bf-7ef1e00e6b89, 7345209b-2e31-4850-b3b8-8eb054552cfe, 2751b7)
- [● 18 SOURCES] The remake uses Unreal Engine 5 for graphics and cinematics. (existing)
- [● 9 SOURCES] The game adds nine weapons and several vehicles from later Halo titles. (existing)
- [● 14 SOURCES] The game is released for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles. (new)
- [● 13 SOURCES] The new story arc 'Operation METEORITE' adds three missions. (existing)
- [● 10 SOURCES] Halo: Campaign Evolved is a remake of the original Halo: Combat Evolved. (remake)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Multiplayer includes solo, local co‑op for two, and online co‑op for up to four, but competitive multiplayer is omitted. (multiplayer)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Premium‑edition early access began on 23 July 2026. (supports)
- [● 12 SOURCES] Halo: Campaign Evolved releases on 28 July 2026. (new)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The NVIDIA app allows users to upgrade games to DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation. (NVIDIA announcement)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mistfall Hunter will be released on July 29 with DLSS Super Resolution, Multi Frame Generation, Dynamic Multi Frame Generation, Reflex and ray‑traced reflections and shadows. (NVIDIA announcement)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Halo: Campaign Evolved launched with DLSS Super Resolution, Frame Generation and NVIDIA Reflex. (NVIDIA announcement)