Halo: Campaign Evolved

Where the legend begins

According to Xbox, the game rebuilds the Halo: Combat Evolved campaign with high-definition visuals, reworked cinematics, a remastered soundtrack and refined controls (Pure Xbox notes the addition of sprint). It adds nine weapons from across the series, the ability to hijack enemy vehicles and drive a Wraith, and three new prequel missions with the Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson. Skulls modify gameplay and let you remix missions. You play the campaign solo, in two-player split-screen co-op (console only) or with up to four players online.

Platforms and languages

The game launched on July 28, 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, PC (Xbox on PC and Steam) and PS5, with early access from July 23 for the Premium Edition. According to Xbox, it is included in Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, and supports cross-play and cross-progression. According to Steam and PlayStation, it includes French voice-over. A Microsoft account is required on PS5, and the Steam version uses the Xbox network.

What critics say

All three reviews used here were played on Xbox Series X|S. Pure Xbox (10/10) calls it the definitive way to play the Master Chief’s first campaign, with jaw-dropping visuals, huge replay value thanks to Campaign Remix and excellent bonus missions, but warns that backtracking in later missions may feel dated to newcomers. CGMagazine (9/10) sees it as the best way to play the first game, split-screen included, despite some blemishes. WellPlayed (9.5/10) praises the audio and visual overhaul and the added weapons, but dislikes Cortana’s new face.

Editions and prices

Checked on November 12, 2026: the standard digital edition costs €59.99 on Steam and on the PlayStation Store, with no discount. The game is also included in Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass (subscriptions).

Who is it for?

Halo fans who want to revisit the first game and players who want to start the series from the beginning.

Press average

The rating block above shows the press average calculated from original reviews played on Xbox Series X|S, checked on November 12, 2026: Pure Xbox 10/10, CGMagazine 9/10 and WellPlayed 9.5/10. Each score is converted to a 20-point scale and averaged with equal weight. This summary is not a hands-on review.