The one that started it all, rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5.
Halo: Campaign Evolved
Halo: Campaign Evolved launches Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM PDT / 15:00 UTC, on Xbox Series X|S, PS5 and PC — the first mainline Halo campaign ever on PlayStation.
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Release date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 · Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PC · $49.99 / $69.99 (Premium)
- Release date
- Tuesday, July 28, 2026
- Platforms
- Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PC
- Price
- $49.99 / $69.99 (Premium)
- Pre-order
- Open — Premium/Collector's editions get early access from July 23
- Last verified
- July 7, 2026
Latest news
- Global launch schedule confirmed: everyone unlocks July 28 at 8:00 AM PDT / 15:00 UTC (July 29 in Japan/APAC); Premium early access starts July 23, same hour.
- Pre-orders open (Xbox Games Showcase): Standard $49.99, Premium $69.99 with up to 5 days early access, armory pack and a digital art & story collection. Day one on Game Pass.
- Confirmed content: all 10 original missions rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5, plus the new 3-mission 'Operation: METEORITE' arc with Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson — 13 missions, 4-player online co-op, no PvP.
Halo: Campaign Evolved is a ground-up remake of 2001's Halo: Combat Evolved, rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5 by Halo Studios. It's the first mainline Halo campaign to ever release on a PlayStation console.
It contains 13 missions — the 10 original levels plus three new 'Operation: METEORITE' missions — with up to 4-player online co-op (crossplay), 2-player splitscreen and cross-progression. There is no competitive PvP. The Standard edition is $49.99 and it's on Xbox Game Pass day one; PS5 players buy it separately.
What's in Campaign Evolved
- A ground-up remake of 2001's Halo: Combat Evolved, rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5 by Halo Studios.
- The first mainline Halo campaign ever to release on PlayStation (PS5).
- 13 missions — the 10 original levels plus three new 'Operation: METEORITE' missions.
- Up to 4-player online co-op with crossplay, 2-player splitscreen and cross-progression — no competitive PvP.
- $49.99 Standard, on Xbox Game Pass day one; Premium-edition buyers get up to 5 days early access from July 23.
Global unlock times
When the countdown hits zero, here is the local time in cities around the world.
| City | Local unlock time |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles UTC-7 | 8:00 AM · Tue, Jul 28 |
| New York UTC-4 | 11:00 AM · Tue, Jul 28 |
| São Paulo UTC-3 | 12:00 PM · Tue, Jul 28 |
| London UTC+1 | 4:00 PM · Tue, Jul 28 |
| Berlin UTC+2 | 5:00 PM · Tue, Jul 28 |
| Paris UTC+2 | 5:00 PM · Tue, Jul 28 |
| Istanbul UTC+3 | 6:00 PM · Tue, Jul 28 |
| Riyadh UTC+3 | 6:00 PM · Tue, Jul 28 |
| Dubai UTC+4 | 7:00 PM · Tue, Jul 28 |
| Cairo UTC+3 | 6:00 PM · Tue, Jul 28 |
| Mumbai UTC+5:30 | 8:30 PM · Tue, Jul 28 |
| Bangkok UTC+7 | 10:00 PM · Tue, Jul 28 |
| Jakarta UTC+7 | 10:00 PM · Tue, Jul 28 |
| Hanoi UTC+7 | 10:00 PM · Tue, Jul 28 |
| Manila UTC+8 | 11:00 PM · Tue, Jul 28 |
| Kuala Lumpur UTC+8 | 11:00 PM · Tue, Jul 28 |
| Singapore UTC+8 | 11:00 PM · Tue, Jul 28 |
| Tokyo UTC+9 | 12:00 AM · Wed, Jul 29 |
| Seoul UTC+9 | 12:00 AM · Wed, Jul 29 |
| Shanghai UTC+8 | 11:00 PM · Tue, Jul 28 |
| Taipei UTC+8 | 11:00 PM · Tue, Jul 28 |
| Karachi UTC+5 | 8:00 PM · Tue, Jul 28 |
| Dhaka UTC+6 | 9:00 PM · Tue, Jul 28 |
| Mexico City UTC-6 | 9:00 AM · Tue, Jul 28 |
| Bogotá UTC-5 | 10:00 AM · Tue, Jul 28 |
| Buenos Aires UTC-3 | 12:00 PM · Tue, Jul 28 |
| Santiago UTC-4 | 11:00 AM · Tue, Jul 28 |
| Chicago UTC-5 | 10:00 AM · Tue, Jul 28 |
| Toronto UTC-4 | 11:00 AM · Tue, Jul 28 |
| Madrid UTC+2 | 5:00 PM · Tue, Jul 28 |
| Rome UTC+2 | 5:00 PM · Tue, Jul 28 |
| Moscow UTC+3 | 6:00 PM · Tue, Jul 28 |
| Warsaw UTC+2 | 5:00 PM · Tue, Jul 28 |
| Lagos UTC+1 | 4:00 PM · Tue, Jul 28 |
| Johannesburg UTC+2 | 5:00 PM · Tue, Jul 28 |
| Sydney UTC+10 | 1:00 AM · Wed, Jul 29 |
| Auckland UTC+12 | 3:00 AM · Wed, Jul 29 |
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Halo: Campaign Evolved — Guides & data
Frequently asked questions
When does Halo: Campaign Evolved release?
Tuesday, July 28, 2026, on Xbox Series X|S, PS5 and PC. Premium and Collector's edition buyers get early access from July 23.
What time does Halo: Campaign Evolved unlock?
Officially confirmed: 8:00 AM PDT / 15:00 UTC on July 28 — a simultaneous global unlock, landing on July 29 in Japan, Korea and Australia. See our release time by timezone page.
When does Halo: Campaign Evolved early access start?
July 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM PDT / 15:00 UTC (July 24 in Japan/APAC), for Premium and Collector's edition owners — up to 5 days early. Game Pass does not include early access.
Is Halo: Campaign Evolved on PlayStation?
Yes — it's the first mainline Halo campaign ever released on PS5.
How much does it cost?
Standard is $49.99; Premium is $69.99 and adds early access from July 23, an armory pack and a digital art & story collection. It's on Game Pass day one; PS5 owners buy it.
Is it on Game Pass?
Yes, day one on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass — at the July 28 global unlock, without the early-access window.
Does it have multiplayer PvP?
No competitive PvP. It has up to 4-player campaign co-op with crossplay and 2-player splitscreen.
What's new compared to the 2001 original?
All 10 original missions rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5, plus a new 3-mission story arc, 'Operation: METEORITE', set a year before the first game, with Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson — 13 missions total, plus an expanded arsenal.
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