Halo Campaign Evolved Preload Guide: Start Times, File Size, and How to Preload

Halo Campaign Evolved is nearly here, bringing Halo Studios’ brand new remake of the legendary Combat Evolved. With the title bringing a brand-new way to experience the classic Halo, players are eager to jump into the game as soon as possible. To help with that, here is everything you need to know about how to preload Halo Campaign Evolved, depending on your platform.

Halo Campaign Evolved Preload Start Date and Time

Halo Studios has announced that Halo Campaign Evolved will launch globally, with the game going live for everyone at the same time. This means that preloads and unlock times will happen at the same moment across all regions. At the time of writing, the developers have not announced the actual preload times for Campaign Evolved. However, we can estimate the preload times based on general release trends.

Since Campaign Evolved features an Early Access period for Premium and Collector’s Edition owners, the preload times are split depending on the version you purchased:

• Early Access Preload: July 21, 2026, at 11 AM EDT
• Standard Release Preload: July 26, 2026, at 11 AM EDT

Since global release times can be hard to keep track of, here is when the preloads for Halo Campaign Evolved will begin for you, depending on the region you are in:

Halo Campaign Evolved Download Size

Halo Campaign Evolved has been rebuilt from the ground up using Unreal Engine 5. This means that the remake is packed with high-definition visuals, both for gameplay and cinematics, along with exclusive campaign content. This means players will have to clear up a substantial amount of space on their devices. Here is a breakdown of how much storage the game will take up on every platform:

To check if your system can run the new Halo title, you can check out the Halo Campaign Evolved system requirements.

How to Preload Halo Campaign Evolved on PS5

• Head to the Halo Campaign Evolved PlayStation Store page.
• If you have already pre-ordered Halo Campaign Evolved, head to your games library.
• Find Campaign Evolved in your library and select the Download button.
• If you have not pre-ordered, you will need to purchase the game before the option to preload becomes available on July 23.

How to Preload Halo Campaign Evolved on Xbox

• Navigate to the Microsoft Store page for Halo Campaign Evolved.
• Head straight to the My games and apps section if you have already pre-ordered the title.
• Select the game and choose the Download button.
• If you do not see the option to download Campaign Evolved, you need to ensure that you have pre-ordered the game. Once you have purchased it, you should find it in your “Ready to Install” queue.

How to Preload Halo Campaign Evolved on PC (Steam)

• Head to the Halo Campaign Evolved Steam page.
• Make sure you have pre-ordered the game.
• Navigate to your Steam library and find Halo Campaign Evolved.
• Once the preload is available, you should see the Preload button become clickable.
• Select your desired installation directory and confirm the download.

That’s everything you need to know about preloading Halo Campaign Evolved on your platforms. Which version of the game have you pre-ordered? Tell us in the comments below!