Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of the original Halo: Combat Evolved campaign, launched on PlayStation 5 on July 28, 2026, at 8 a.m. PDT. In Japan and select Asia-Pacific markets, the listed release date was July 29. The launch has passed; the details below explain the announced platforms, editions and access options.
When did Halo: Campaign Evolved launch on PS5?
Xbox announced a global launch for July 28, 2026, at 8 a.m. PDT. Japan and select Asia-Pacific markets were listed for July 29. The date was announced by Halo Studios Community Director Brian Jarrard in an Xbox Wire post dated June 7, 2026.
Premium and Collector’s Edition owners received early access beginning July 23 at 8 a.m. PDT; the corresponding date in the noted Japan and Asia-Pacific markets was July 24. An Xbox Wire update on July 23 confirmed early access had begun.
What is the PS5 game?
Halo: Campaign Evolved is a remake of the original Halo: Combat Evolved campaign, rather than a port of the original game. Xbox introduced the project as a remake in its October 24, 2025 overview.
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Where else can you play it?
Xbox announced the game for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Steam and cloud. The announcement said it would be included day one with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Eligible owners can use Xbox Play Anywhere to play on console and PC without additional cost. Cross-play and cross-progression were announced across Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, Steam and PS5.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What editions did Xbox announce?
The June 2026 announcement described three editions. The prices below are announcement-time figures, not verified current prices or confirmation that any edition remains available.
| Edition | Announcement-time price | Access and contents |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $49.99 / £49.99 / €59.99 | Base game. |
| Premium | $69.99 / £69.99 / €79.99 | Up to five days of early access, an Alpha Halo Armory Pack, and a digital story and art collection. |
| Collector’s Edition | $199.99 SRP / €199.99 | Premium contents plus a 12-inch Dark Horse Master Chief statue, a light-up LED Cortana chip, a Steelbook, three concept-art prints, a physical reimagined game manual, and a game disc for Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5. The Steam version included a code only. |
The Premium digital collection was described as including Halo: Hungry Buzzards, a digital short story by Troy Denning; The Art of Halo: Campaign Evolved digital artbook; and a digital game manual. Xbox’s June 7 announcement gives the edition details. Current store listings, prices and stock have not been verified here.
