Halo: Campaign Evolved Wiki

Halo: Campaign Evolved launches July 28, 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows (Steam) — the first mainline Halo title to release on PlayStation. Day One availability on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass is included.

The campaign supports 4-player online co-op across all platforms (PS5, Xbox, PC) with full cross-play and cross-progression. Console editions also offer 2-player split-screen couch co-op.

Operation METEORITE is unlocked automatically once you begin the main campaign. The 3-mission prequel chapter is set one year before the events of Halo: Combat Evolved, featuring Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson aboard a Covenant research ship.

Halo: Campaign Evolved features 42 Skulls — the largest collection in Halo franchise history. 26 are returning classics from Halo 2/3/Reach/ODST, and 16 are brand-new additions for the remake.

Yes. The game supports full 4-player cross-platform play across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, with cross-progression syncing unlocks across all linked platforms. The launch PS5 cross-play restriction controversy was resolved by Halo Studios shortly after announcement.

Start with The Pillar of Autumn mission to learn movement, shield mechanics, and dual-wield basics. Pick up the M6D pistol early — it remains a top-tier weapon throughout the entire campaign and overpowers Elites when dual-wielded.

Yes — Halo: Campaign Evolved is a Day One launch title on both Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Subscribers can play the full campaign including Operation METEORITE on launch day.

Halo: Campaign Evolved rebuilds the 2001 classic in Unreal Engine 5 with updated graphics, expanded enemy behavior, the new Operation METEORITE prequel chapter, 4-player cross-platform co-op, 9 new weapons, and 42 Skulls — all while preserving the original 10-mission campaign structure.