Halo: Campaign Evolved launch, updates, layoffs

Timeline

1. about 17 hours ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Halo: Campaign Evolved remake praised, Halo 2 sequel uncertain

   Marcus Lehto praised Halo: Campaign Evolved’s improvements despite minor flaws, while a report says Halo 2’s remake is uncertain after Halo Studios focused resources on the current project.

2. 3 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 22 sources

   Halo Studios cuts staff following Halo: Campaign Evolved launch

   Halo Studios announced staff cuts days after Halo: Campaign Evolved launched, with producer Nick Treitman and others confirming departures; Microsoft says only contractors were affected amid wider Xbox layoffs.

3. 7 days ago

   [CULTURE] 4 sources

   Halo: Campaign Evolved Remake Launches with Updated Graphics, New Missions

   Xbox Game Studios' Halo: Campaign Evolved remake launches July 28 on Xbox, PC and PlayStation, featuring Unreal Engine 5 graphics, new intro missions, and expanded weaponry.

4. 14 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 18 sources

   Halo: Campaign Evolved early access launch marred by server glitches and mixed player reactions

   Halo: Campaign Evolved early access launched July 23, 2026 with cross‑play and new accessibility options, but early server glitches, mixed player reviews, cutscene criticism, and poor performance on low‑end PCs

5. 17 days ago

   [CULTURE] 55 sources

   Halo: Campaign Evolved remake launches with early‑access period and Unreal Engine 5 overhaul

   Halo: Campaign Evolved, a full UE5 remake of the 2001 classic, launched worldwide on 28 July 2026 with early‑access for premium buyers, cross‑play, mixed reviews and varied PC performance.

6. 19 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 31 sources

   Halo: Campaign Evolved launches on Xbox Game Pass July 28, 2026

   Microsoft adds Halo: Campaign Evolved and six other titles to Xbox Game Pass in late July/August 2026, with Halo debuting 28 July and eight games exiting on 31 July.

7. 19 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Halo: Campaign Evolved Requires Internet Connection for Single‑Player Play

   Halo: Campaign Evolved will require an internet login even for single‑player, sparking concern over DRM and offline access for physical copies.

8. 20 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 10 sources

   Halo Studios Has No New Campaign or Multiplayer Projects

   Reports say Halo Studios cancelled its Project Ekur multiplayer project and a new campaign, leaving only Halo: Campaign Evolved in development and casting doubt on the franchise’s future.

9. 23 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Halo: Campaign Evolved remake releases with physical disc but needs online download

   Halo: Campaign Evolved remake launches July 28 2026 with a physical disc, yet requires a large online download and login to play, adding new pre‑quel missions and using Unreal Engine 5.

10. 27 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 10 sources

    Halo Studios hits Gold status for Halo: Campaign Evolved as staff allege toxic leadership

    Halo Studios announced Halo: Campaign Evolved reached Gold status for a July 28, 2026 release, while staff allege toxic leadership and mismanagement by studio head Pierre Hintze.

11. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    Halo: Campaign Evolved confirmed on disc; Halo multiplayer project Project Ekur cancelled

    Halo: Campaign Evolved will ship on disc for Xbox and PlayStation, while the planned Halo multiplayer title Project Ekur has been cancelled.

12. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Halo: Campaign Evolved Launch Details Reveal 100 GB PC Storage Need and No Live‑Service Support

    Halo: Campaign Evolved will need 100 GB storage and high‑end PC specs, and it will not be a live‑service game—no post‑launch roadmap, Photo Mode, or PS Plus fee for split‑screen.

13. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 7 sources

    Halo: Campaign Evolved PC specs and board game announced for 2026 launch

    Halo: Campaign Evolved, a UE5 remake, launches July 28 2026 on PC, Xbox Series X|S and PS5; PC specs range from Ryzen 5 / RTX 2060 (1080p) to Ryzen 9 / RTX 4080 (4K). A board game version is also planned for Q4

14. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources

    Halo: Campaign Evolved local co‑op clarified: PS Plus not required, Microsoft account mandatory

    Halo: Campaign Evolved’s local split‑screen doesn’t need PS Plus; each player must have a PlayStation account linked to a Microsoft account. Microsoft accounts are required on all platforms; online co‑op still需

15. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 27 sources

    Halo Studios corrects PS5 split‑screen co‑op rule, removes PlayStation Plus requirement

    Halo Studios reversed its FAQ, saying PS5 split‑screen co‑op needs PlayStation accounts but no PlayStation Plus; Xbox split‑screen needs Microsoft accounts, and online co‑op requires Game Pass.

16. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Halo Campaign Evolved release set for July 28 2026 with PC specs and trophy details

    Halo Campaign Evolved, a full remake of the original Halo campaign, launches July 28 2026 on Xbox Series X/S, PC and PS5; PC specs are detailed amid a flash‑memory shortage, and the game includes 58 trophies/aw

17. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Halo: Campaign Evolved sees strong PS5 pre‑order demand

    Halo: Campaign Evolved tops PlayStation Store pre‑order charts in the UK and ranks high in the US, France and Germany, marking the franchise’s first major release on Sony consoles and raising questions about MS

18. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Halo: Campaign Evolved adds third‑person perspective with new “Perspective” skull

    Halo: Campaign Evolved launches 28 July 2026 with a “Perspective” skull that enables third‑person campaign play on Xbox, PlayStation and PC.

19. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    Halo: Campaign Evolved trailer unveils third‑person view and July 2026 launch

    Halo Studios unveiled a trailer and gameplay showing a third‑person view, Campaign Remix, and 40+ skulls for Halo: Campaign Evolved, set for a global release on 28 July 2026.

20. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Halo: Campaign Evolved remake slated for July 28, 2026 release on PS5 and Xbox Game Pass

    Halo: Campaign Evolved, a full campaign remake of the 2001 classic, launches July 28 2026 on PS5 with cross‑play and Xbox Game Pass access, adding new missions, weapons and co‑op.

21. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Halo: Campaign Evolved release set for July 28

    Halo: Campaign Evolved will release on July 28 for PS5, Xbox Series and PC, adding a new three‑mission arc. Pre‑orders start at $49.99, with a Mexican Amazon listing at 999 MXN.

22. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    Halo: Campaign Evolved adds 42 Skulls, Remix mode and 4‑player co‑op for July launch

    Halo: Campaign Evolved launches July 28, 2026 with 42 skulls, a randomised Remix mode, up to four‑player online co‑op and new Collector’s Edition goodies.

23. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Halo: Campaign Evolved set for July 28 launch, unveils new missions and PC system requirements

    Xbox announced Halo: Campaign Evolved for July 28, a remake with new pre‑quel missions, upgraded graphics via Unreal Engine 5, and PC specs from a Ryzen 5 3600/RTX 2060 minimum to a Ryzen 9 7900X/RTX 4080 for 4

24. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Halo: Campaign Evolved remake set for July 28 2026 launch

    Halo: Campaign Evolved remake will launch July 28 2026 on Xbox Series, PC and PlayStation 5, after a new gameplay video revealed upgraded graphics, a pre‑quel mission set and co‑op support.

25. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Halo: Campaign Evolved launch set for July 28 with collector editions

    Halo: Campaign Evolved, rebuilt on Unreal Engine 5, launches on 28 July with new Operation METEORITE missions; collector editions provide early access and physical bonuses.

26. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 7 sources

    Halo: Campaign Evolved launches July 2026 with new missions and cross‑platform play

    Halo: Campaign Evolved, a full remake of the 2001 classic, launches 28 July 2026 on Xbox, PC and PS5 with new “Operation METEORITE” missions, cross‑play and upgraded graphics.

27. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Halo: Campaign Evolved Remake Set for July 28 Release

    Microsoft revealed Halo: Campaign Evolved, a UE5 remake launching 28 July 2026 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, with cross‑play, co‑op and tiered PC specs.

28. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources

    Halo: Campaign Evolved leak reveals pre‑order bonuses and premium edition content

    Leak shows Halo: Campaign Evolved pre‑order Foundry Armor Pack and a premium edition packed with new armor and weapon skins ahead of the Xbox Games Showcase; release slated for July 2026 on Xbox, PC and PS5.

29. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 26 sources

    Halo: Campaign Evolved set for July 28, 2026 multi‑platform release

    Halo: Campaign Evolved, a UE5 remake of the classic campaign with new Operation METEORITE missions, launches July 28, 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, PS5 and PC, with day‑one Game Pass and co‑op features.

30. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources

    Halo Studios Outsources Campaign Remake, Leak Says

    A leak reveals Halo: Campaign Evolved’s remake was largely outsourced, implying Halo Studios is focused on another project, with visual upgrades and a new Campaign Remix feature slated for reveal at Xbox’s Summ

31. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources

    Halo Studios advances next mainline game and Halo 3 remake

    Halo Studios is developing a new mainline Halo game, “Halo Next,” and plans a Halo 3 remake for a 2027 20th‑anniversary launch.

32. 3 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Microsoft Halo Studios plans remakes of Halo 2 and Halo 3

    Leaks suggest Microsoft’s Halo Studios is developing remakes of Halo 2 and Halo 3 alongside the announced Halo: Campaign Evolved.

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