Halo: Campaign Evolved — patch notes and updates
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| Halo: Campaign Evolved is OUT NOW! | 2026-07-28 | Return to the ring that started it all in Halo: Campaign Evolved, a faithful yet modernized remake of the legendary Halo: Combat Evolved campaign.Featuring high-definition graphics, refined gameplay, enhanced cinematics, and fully rebuilt sound design, Halo: Campaign Evolved honors and expands the Master Chief’s original adventure with cross-play co-op for up to four players, 42 game-changing Skulls, the all-new Campaign Remix mode, and three additional missions set before the events of Halo: Combat Evolved. It’s the definitive tribute to one of gaming’s greatest journeys.Crash-land into Halo: Campaign Evolved in cross-play co-op for up to fo |
| Known Issues | 2026-07-28 | The following list contains some of the high-impact known issues for the current release of Halo: Campaign Evolved:Global Cinematics may occasionally stutter during playback if the display refresh rate is not an even multiple of 30 Hz. Workaround: If possible, set your display refresh rate to a multiple of 30 Hz (such as 60 Hz, 120 Hz, or 240hz), turn on Game Mode on your TV if available, or turn off Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), as it may contribute to cinematic stuttering on some setups. Audio and video may become out of sync, and the cinematic can briefly freeze, if the game is paused and then resumed during a cinematic. Navigation markers |
| Early Access Begins TODAY! | 2026-07-23 | If you pre-ordered the Halo: Campaign Evolved Digital Premium Edition or Collector’s Bundle, you can enjoy early-access play in both solo and four-player cross-play co-op starting today!Jump into Halo: Campaign Evolved now to relive the timeless story with stunningly realized graphics, fully rebuilt sound design, and all-new cinematics.Join Early AccessReady to engage the Covenant on solid ground? There’s still time to purchase the Digital Premium Edition of Halo: Campaign Evolved and join your squadmates in Early Access.Cross-platform Co-opReady to assemble your first Fireteam? Here are a few basic steps required for adding friends playing o |
| Get Ready for Early Access | 2026-07-22 | Later this week, a new generation of UNSC adventurers will exit slipspace over Alpha Halo during Halo: Campaign Evolved’s Early Access launch.To prep you for storming the sacred ring, we’re issuing mission-critical intel on the Early Access schedule, platform-specific pre-load timelines, and a few pro tips from Halo Support to streamline your first foray into Halo: Campaign Evolved!Early Access Launch ScheduleIf you pre-ordered the Premium Edition of Halo: Campaign Evolved, you can enjoy Early Access play starting Thursday, July 23 (8:00 a.m. PDT). For quick reference, you can find that time localized to major cities around the world below:Se |
| Inside the Art of Halo: Campaign Evolved | 2026-07-16 | With the release of Halo: Campaign Evolved this month, Halo Studios officially begins a new chapter for the franchise. This release not only marks a major milestone for the studio; it also marks a total evolution of the craft of making Halo games. With the power and capabilities of Unreal Engine 5, the team set out to bring the world of Halo to life like never before while staying grounded in the spirit of the original.From the first glimpses of Project Foundry to the final game, the Halo Studios art team delivered something that’s equal parts authentic and awesome—something that feels fresh and new yet also looks exactly like the memories we |
| Co-Op, Remix, & LASO Livestream | 2026-07-14 | Today on our recent livestream featuring Halo: Campaign Evolved, we played split-screen co-op, assembled a lobby of 4 players for a lively session of Remix, and debuted the final lineup of Skulls used in the infamous Legendary All Skulls On (aka “LASO”) mode.If you missed the show, you can watch the VOD on YouTube! Halo: Campaign Evolved launches this month on July 28 – or as early as next week on July 23 if you pre-order the Premium Edition to get up to 5 days of Early Access. __________________________________________ LASO SkullsAfter you find the Skulls below in-game, you’ll unlock the ability to play through the game using the LASO settin |
| July Community Q&A | 2026-07-07 | Halo: Campaign Evolved launches this month on July 28 – or as early as July 23 if you pre-order the Premium Edition to get up to 5 days of Early Access! To help make sure you’ve got all the information you may need about the game, we’re back with another Q&A to answer some the top questions we’ve seen you ask online. If you missed our last one, be sure to check it out our June Community Q&A here on Waypoint. We mean to continue this series, so please keep sending your asks our way! Q: If I buy Halo: Campaign Evolved at a retail store, will there be a disc in the box? A: Yes! Buying the XBOX or PlayStation version of Halo: Campaign Evolved at |
| June Community Q&A | 2026-06-19 | Earlier this month we pulled the curtain back on Halo: Campaign Evolved and shared its imminent release date of July 28 – or July 23 if you pre-order the Premium Edition and get up to 5 days of Early Access. While we have been busy sharing lots of news, highlighting features like split-screen and online co-op, and creating fun videos with Sgt Johnson, we know you all still have plenty of questions. Today, we’re setting aside some time to answer some of the most common ones we’ve seen online and in our mentions. We plan on doing this again, so please keep sending your questions our way and we’ll try to answer them in our next Q&A!Q: Do you nee |
| Achievement List | 2026-06-18 | On July 28, we return to the ring that started it all with Halo: Campaign Evolved. While the original game, Halo: Combat Evolved, launched before Achievements were officially established in the XBOX ecosystem, players in the community have always set goals and found unique ways to challenge themselves.Now, 25 years later, we're excited to share the Achievements that you will be able to unlock when Halo: Campaign Evolved lands next month.Assemble your co-op completionist crew with 2-player splitscreen on consoles or a 4-player online Fireteam and enjoy the hunt!NameDescription The Autumn Leaves Complete Pillar of Autumn Installation 04 Complet |
| Skulls & Campaign Remix | 2026-06-10 | Halo: Campaign Evolved introduces more gameplay-modifying Skulls than ever before. Featuring fan-favorite Skulls from other Halo titles along with new, raucous relics, your return journey through Alpha Halo boasts a whopping 42 Skulls to collect and use for entirely new Campaign experiences. Watch our Skulls & Campaign Remix trailer to learn more about Skulls and the all new Campaign Remix mode.RAUCOUS RELICSHalo: Campaign Evolved features 26 fan-favorite Skulls from previous Halo titles, plus 16 new game-changing Skulls specifically designed for maximum mayhem. Challenge Skulls: Embrace an all-too-familiar sense of terror with the return of |
| Silent Cartographer: Third-Person Gameplay | 2026-06-10 | “The Silent Cartographer,” the iconic fourth mission from Halo: Combat Evolved has been rebuilt from the ground up in the upcoming Halo: Campaign Evolved. Last October we shared a first look with a work-in-progress build playthrough and today we’re returning to the idyllic shores of Alpha Halo and storming the beach in a brand-new way. Check out some fresh gameplay, captured entirely in third-person view, thanks to the new Perspective Skull. Halo: Campaign Evolved includes 42 unlockable gameplay modifying Skulls to augment your experience with new challenges, powerful upgrades, and chaotic outcomes. Read more about Skulls and the new Campaign |
| First Look: Assault on the Control Room | 2026-06-10 | Earlier this week, we shared a new Campaign Story Trailer for Halo: Campaign Evolved and revealed Operation: METEORITE, a new three-mission adventure starring the Master Chief and Sergeant Avery Johnson. Now’s your chance to enjoy a first look at “Assault on the Control Room,” the fifth campaign mission of Halo: Campaign Evolved. Renowned for its mix of breathless short-range encounters, stealth opportunities, and intense vehicle combat through memorable scenery such as snowy canyons and subterranean complexes, the original Assault on the Control Room showcased nearly every weapon and vehicle available in Halo: Combat Evolved’s campaign. That |
| Halo: Campaign Evolved Story Reveal | 2026-06-08 | We’re excited to showcase the story of Halo: Campaign Evolved, a faithfully reforged yet modernized tribute to one of gaming’s greatest journeys. Whether you’re a brand-new player jumping into Halo for the first time or a longtime series’ veteran, Halo: Campaign Evolved delivers the story that started it all brought to life like never before along with brand new additions and surprises. Halo: Campaign Evolved releases July 28, 2026 with early access beginning July 23, 2026. Pre-order now. Today’s story reveal trailer is a cinematic introduction to the world of Halo and the campaign that started it all. It is also our first look at Halo gamepl |
| Pre-Order for Early Access | 2026-06-07 | Touchdown, Marines! Pre-order the physical Collector's Edition or Digital Premium Edition to enjoy up to five days of early-access play starting July 23, 2026. Grab a friend and get ready to co-op in style! Pre-order today! |
| Halo: Campaign Evolved | Pre-Order Bonuses and Editions | 2026-06-07 | Following our exciting new mission reveal at the XBOX Showcase, the time has come to officially unveil all the pre-order bonuses and exciting content available with physical and digital editions of Halo: Campaign Evolved. Halo: Campaign Evolved launches on July 28, 2026, with early access beginning July 23, 2026.Pre-Order now! Pre-Order BonusesPre-order any edition of Halo: Campaign Evolved to unlock the Foundry Armory Pack, a customization bundle featuring armor and weapon skins for use in the Campaign. Classic 2001 Armor Skin Classic 2001 Assault Rifle Skin Gilded Onyx Armor Style Milestone Assault Rifle Weapon Style Featuring retro designs |
| Halo: Campaign Evolved Launches July 28! | 2026-06-07 | Today at XBOX Games Showcase 2026, we announced a release date of July 28, 2026, shared the first details about the Premium & Collector’s Editions, and unveiled a first look at Operation: METEORITE, a new, three-mission adventure available only in Halo: Campaign Evolved. Halo: Campaign Evolved releases July 28, 2026, on XBOX Series X|S, Steam, and PlayStation 5®, with early access beginning July 23, 2026. Pre-order now!Watch the Operation: METEORITE reveal below, and read on for more highlights from XBOX Games Showcase 2026. For even more details on the Premium and Collector’s Editions, check out the Halo: Campaign Evolved Pre-Order Bonuses a |