Halo Campaign Evolved: Release Date, Gameplay Upgrades, Platforms, and More

Halo: Campaign Evolved is the upcoming release from the newly minted Halo Studios, previously known as 343 Industries. And just like the name suggests, it’s a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved’s iconic campaign.

Announced during the Halo World Championship, the title rebuilds the Halo CE single-player experience from the ground up, featuring cutting-edge visuals, remastered cutscenes, upgraded gameplay, and much more. Most notably, the franchise will officially migrate to PlayStation consoles with Campaign Evolved, marking an almost tear-jerking conclusion to the culture-shifting console wars.

If you’re looking forward to the game, here’s everything to know so far about Halo: Campaign Evolved, including its release window, platforms, gameplay details, and more.

Halo: Campaign Evolved Release Date

Halo: Campaign Evolved will be released sometime in 2026. Xbox hasn’t provided a concrete release date for the title, although it is likely to go live close to the franchise’s 25th anniversary, which is set to fall on November 15, 2026.

A playable demo for the title’s opening mission was made available to the press at the Halo World Championship event, before 13 minutes of raw gameplay was uploaded to YouTube. The footage provides a glimpse at the project’s progress so far, and all things considered, it looks well on track to release next year.

Halo: Campaign Evolved Platforms

The Halo CE remake will be available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and it will also support Xbox Play Anywhere. As you’d expect, the title will be accessible day one on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.

While speaking on Halo’s arrival on PlayStation’s shores, community manager Brian Jarrard confirmed that “Halo is (and will be) on PlayStation going forward.” Beyond Campaign Evolved, the statement hints at future franchise entries releasing on Sony’s platform, and we just might see the free-to-play Halo Infinite multiplayer make the jump as well.

Halo: Campaign Evolved Gameplay Details

Halo: Campaign Evolved modernizes the original’s single-player by reconstructing it from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5. The campaign remake features 4K visuals, updated animations, remastered music, and re-recorded voice lines. The devs have emphasised how eager they are to preserve the original’s spirit and aesthetic, stating  “The campaign has been rebuilt to feel handcrafted and immersive, true to what players remember, not just visually, but emotionally.”

The objective is to deliver a remake that captures Halo CE’s atmosphere and tone while improving aspects such as wayfinding and gunplay. Levels are also being reassessed as part of this process and will include necessary evolutions to suit modern players. The devs have highlighted The Library in particular, while pointing towards thoughtful enhancements to the existing level. Examples of this include adjustments to the pacing of Flood encounters, additional environmental storytelling, and even new lines of dialogue for Guilty Spark.

Halo: Campaign Evolved New Features

To deliver on the promise of a proper remake, Halo Studios is adding a bunch of new features to spice up the original experience. First up is the inclusion of nine new weapons, all originating from other games in the franchise. Master Chief’s arsenal will now include weapons such as the Needle Rifle, Battle Rifle, Sentinel Beam, Fuel Rod Cannon, and the Energy Sword.

Moving on to gameplay upgrades, you can now hijack vehicles and even pilot the Covenant Wraith for the first time in Halo CE’s single-player. Campaign Evolved will feature more Skulls than ever alongside three new prequel missions – all set before the original’s events.

Lastly, Sprinting will indeed be present in the remake, but you’ll be free to turn it off. Another modern feature present in the game is ADS toggles for all weapons.

Halo: Campaign Evolved Co-Op and Multiplayer Details

Halo: Campaign Evolved will release with four-player online co-op across PC, PS5, and Xbox, as well as two-player split-screen for local play.

Unfortunately, the package does not include Multiplayer, meaning you won’t be able to enjoy online PvP. For that, you’ll have to stick with the anniversary remaster present in the Halo: Master Chief Collection. With that being said, there are rumors that the Multiplayer proponent is being worked on behind the scenes and could potentially be released for free across all platforms. Of course, this is pure speculation for the time being, so take it with a grain of salt.

And that wraps up everything we know about Halo: Campaign Evolved so far. Are you excited for the remake? Be sure to let us know in the comments.