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.
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 and Editions blog.
Operation: METEORITE
Sneak into a Covenant science fair in Operation: METEORITE.
Before the events of Halo: Combat Evolved, these all-new, action-packed missions follow the Master Chief and his most stalwart ally, Sgt. Major Avery Johnson, as they encounter new threats, new allies, and untold surprises aboard a Covenant vessel.
Pre-Order Bonuses
Pre-order any edition of Halo: Campaign Evolved to receive the Foundry Armory Pack, a customization bundle featuring Mark V Mjolnir armor and weapon skins.
Classic 2001 Armor Skin
Classic 2001 Assault Rifle Weapon Skin
Gilded Onyx Armor Style
Milestone Assault Rifle Weapon Style
Pre-orders for the Digital Premium Edition and Collector’s Edition also include up to five days of early-access play starting July 23, 2026.
Pre-order Halo: Campaign Evolved now.
Premium Edition Perks
The Digital Premium Edition of Halo: Campaign Evolved includes all the above pre-order bonus content, the Alpha Halo Armory Pack, and the Digital Story & Art Collection:
Alpha Halo Armory Pack: Includes five Armor Skins and six Weapon Skins for the Master Chief.
Art of Halo: Campaign Evolved Digital Artbook: Featuring concepts, character designs, and environments from Halo: Campaign Evolved, this art collection reveals how Halo Studios developers attentively reimagined the original vision of Halo: Combat Evolved.
Halo: Hungry Buzzards Digital Short Story: Written by award-winning author Troy Denning, Halo: Hungry Buzzards is an essential companion piece to Operation: METEORITE, a new three-mission adventure available only in Halo: Campaign Evolved.
Digital Game Manual: Featuring updated gameplay information, controls, and background lore, this lovingly crafted, modern homage to the original Halo: Combat Evolved game manual is a nostalgic companion for longtime fans and a helpful introductory guide for Halo newcomers.
The cover of Halo: Hungry Buzzards
Immerse yourself in the world of Halo: Campaign Evolved with the Digital Premium Edition’s customization skins and a curated collection of universe and story essentials.
COLLECTOR’S EDITION
The Halo: Campaign Evolved Collector’s Edition is the ultimate nostalgia-inducing launch kit for diehard Halo fans. In addition to all the Premium Edition perks detailed above, the Collector’s Edition includes:
XBOX Series X|S and PlayStation®5 Collector’s Editions include a Halo: Campaign Evolved physical game disc and Premium Edition Upgrade voucher code
Steam Collector’s Edition includes Halo: Campaign Evolved – Premium Edition voucher code (includes single code for base game and Premium Edition Upgrade content)
Collectible SteelBook®
12” Master Chief Statue by Dark Horse
LED Replica of Cortana’s Data Chip
Three (3) 11x17” prints of Halo: Campaign Evolved concept art
Physical manual modeled on the original Halo: Combat Evolved game manual
Pre-order the Collector’s Edition now and get the Foundry Armory Pack and up to five days of early-access play starting July 23, 2026. Available in limited supply at the XBOX Game Studios Gear Shop.
Important Information:
Americas packaging localized in English, French Canadian, and Spanish only. EMEA and APAC packaging localized in English, French, and German only.
Halo: Campaign Evolved launches globally on July 28, 2026 at 8 AM PDT (July 29 in Japan and select Asia-Pacific markets). Early Access begins July 23 at 8 AM PDT (July 24 in Japan and select Asia-Pacific markets).
Collector’s Edition will be available for purchase in the following regions:
North America: United States, Canada, Mexico
South America: Argentina, Chile
Europe: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Oceania: Australia, New Zealand
RETURN TO THE RING
This year, as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Halo: Combat Evolved we’re thrilled to go back to where it all began and welcome a new generation of fans with the launch of Halo: Campaign Evolved next month.
To learn more about this modern remake, check out last year’s Halo Studios Roundtable Reveal to hear more directly from the development team.
Stay tuned to Halo Waypoint and @Halo on your favorite social platforms for more information about gameplay-modifying Skulls and Campaign Remix, Co-Op, and more.
