Halo: Campaign Evolved Remake Launches July 28
This marks the first time a mainline Halo game is releasing on a PlayStation console on day one, signaling a major shift in Microsoft's platform strategy.
Key Facts
- Microsoft announced Halo: Campaign Evolved during the Xbox Gameshowcase 2026 on June 8.
- The remake launches July 28, 2026 on PC (Steam and Microsoft Store), PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
- It is built in Unreal Engine 5 and adds three new missions under 'Operation: Meteorite' featuring Master Chief and Sergeant Johnson.
- Nine iconic weapons from across the Halo series and vehicle hijacking are new additions.
- Pre-ordering the Premium Edition grants five days of early access before the July 28 release.
Reporting from 5 sources: 4Gamer.net, GAME Watch (Impress), Automaton, Denfaminicogamer, and 1 more.
Microsoft announced during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 on June 8 that Halo Studios' remake of the original Halo: Combat Evolved, titled Halo: Campaign Evolved, will release on July 28, 2026. The game is a full remake of the campaign mode, rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5, and will be available on PC (Steam and Microsoft Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. It will also be included in Xbox and PC Game Pass from day one. The remake adds three new bonus missions under the operation name 'Operation: Meteorite', featuring Master Chief and Sergeant Johnson, with new environments, gameplay, and enemies. Nine iconic weapons from across the Halo series have been added to the arsenal. Other improvements include higher resolution, revamped cinematics, refined controls, and a completely new sound design with a remastered soundtrack. The game supports solo play and online co-op for up to four players, with cross-play and cross-progression. Japanese text and audio are planned. Pre-ordering the Premium Edition grants early access five days before launch.
Halo: Campaign Evolved is a remake of the 2001 original Halo: Combat Evolved, rebuilt from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5. The announcement came during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, where a new trailer showed actual gameplay footage. The remake faithfully recreates the original campaign while adding modern adjustments. The three new missions, grouped under 'Operation: Meteorite', feature Master Chief and Sergeant Johnson and introduce new environments, gameplay mechanics, and enemy types. Nine iconic weapons from the broader Halo series have been added to the arsenal. The game also includes vehicle hijacking, a feature not present in the original. The sound design has been completely redone with a remastered soundtrack. The release date is July 28, 2026, though the Japanese release is listed as July 29 due to time zone differences. The game will be available on PC (Steam and Microsoft Store), PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, and will be part of Xbox and PC Game Pass from launch day. Pre-orders of the Premium Edition grant five days of early access.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 5 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- 4Gamer.net 「Halo: Campaign Evolved」は7月28日発売へ。ボーナスミッションを紹介する最新トレイラーも
- GAME Watch (Impress) 「Halo」リメイクの「Halo: Campaign Evolved」は7月28日発売決定！【XBOXGamesShowcase2026】
- Automaton FPS『Halo: Campaign Evolved』7月28日発売へ。初代『Halo』がUnreal Engine 5でリメイク、PS5でもリリース予定
- Denfaminicogamer 初代『Halo』をリメイクした『Halo: Campaign Evolved』7月28日発売決定！ 3つの「新たなミッション」を搭載し、発売初日からゲームパスにも対応
- Game Spark 『Halo: Campaign Evolved』PS5 Proにて撮影のシネマティックストーリートレイラー公開。マイクロソフトPS向けシングルプレイヤー作品最後の一つとなるか