Halo Campaign Evolved Release Date and Platforms
Halo: Campaign Evolved launched globally on July 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM PDT, with that moment falling on July 29 in Japan and some Asia-Pacific regions. Premium early access began July 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM PDT. The verified platform set is Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PlayStation 5; regional unlock tables and detailed PS5 Pro or Steam Deck performance remain To be confirmed.
Release date and unlock time
The global launch is locked to a single worldwide moment rather than a rolling midnight per region. Official listings on Xbox, PlayStation, Steam, and Halo Waypoint confirm the same instant: July 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM PDT, which is July 29 in Japan and parts of Asia-Pacific. Because the unlock is simultaneous, players on every supported platform can start at the same time once the store servers open. No regional early-by-timezone advantage has been announced.
| Item | Detail | |------|--------| | Global launch | July 28, 2026, 8:00 AM PDT | | Asia-Pacific calendar date | July 29, 2026 | | Premium early access | July 23, 2026, 8:00 AM PDT | | PlayStation 4 release | Not supported |
Official SourcePlayStation store — accessed
Early access timing
Premium early access opens five days before the standard launch, beginning July 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM PDT. This window is tied to the Premium edition, which also bundles the Alpha Halo Armory Pack, an art book, and the Hungry Buzzards short story by Troy Denning. The standard launch then follows on July 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM PDT, including day-one access to the base game through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Storefront rollout depends on each platform, but the target moment is identical across Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
| Edition | Price | Notable contents | |---------|-------|------------------| | Standard | $49.99 | Full game (13 missions) | | Premium | $69.99 | Alpha Halo Armory Pack, art book, Hungry Buzzards short story, digital manual | | Premium Upgrade | $20.00 | Bonus content only |
Official SourceHalo Support — Editions — accessed
Xbox availability
On Xbox, Halo: Campaign Evolved is supported and optimized for both Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. It is an Xbox Play Anywhere release, so one digital purchase works across an Xbox console and a Windows PC. Online co-op on Xbox requires a Game Pass subscription that includes online multiplayer. Xbox Cloud Gaming also streams the base game for Game Pass Ultimate members, and the title is listed for supported handhelds such as the ROG Xbox device.
| Xbox feature | Status | |--------------|--------| | Xbox Series X | Supported, optimized | | Xbox Series S | Supported, optimized | | Xbox Play Anywhere | Yes (buy once, Xbox + PC) | | Cloud Gaming | Yes (Xbox Cloud Gaming via Game Pass) | | Supported gaming handhelds | Available (including ROG Xbox handheld) |
Official SourceXbox — Halo: Campaign Evolved — accessed
PlayStation 5 availability
Halo: Campaign Evolved is confirmed for PlayStation 5, including the PS5 Pro model. Sony's listing carries a PS5 Pro Enhanced badge, though the official pages do not publish resolution or frame-rate targets for the enhanced hardware. The PS5 release supports DualSense vibration and trigger effects, and offers cloud streaming through a premium subscription. Online play on PS5 requires a PS Plus subscription, while the older PlayStation 4 is not supported.
| PlayStation platform | Status | |----------------------|--------| | PlayStation 5 | Supported, PS5 Pro Enhanced | | PlayStation 4 | Not supported | | DualSense features | Vibration + trigger effects | | PS5 cloud streaming | Yes (premium subscription required) |
Official SourcePlayStation — Halo: Campaign Evolved — accessed
PC and Steam availability
On PC, Halo: Campaign Evolved is sold through Steam and the Xbox app for Windows, with full crossplay against Xbox and PlayStation players. The verified operating-system requirement is Windows 10 version 22H2 64-bit or Windows 11, with 100 GB of available SSD storage. Steam buyers still need an Xbox Network account, which can link to Steam, but no separate subscription is required for online play. Four official hardware presets span 1080p 60 FPS up to 4K 60 FPS, plus a separate Very Low preset for handheld and low-spec systems.
| Preset | Target | Processor | Graphics | VRAM | RAM | |---|---|---|---|---:|---:| | Low / Minimum | 1080p 60 FPS | Ryzen 5 3600 / Core i7-10700K | RTX 2060 Super, RX 6600, Arc A580 | 8 GB | 16 GB | | Medium | 1440p 60 FPS | Ryzen 7 5700X / Core i5-12600K | RTX 3070 / RX 7600 XT | 8 GB | 16 GB | | High / Recommended | 4K 60 FPS | Ryzen 7 7700 / Core i7-12700K | RTX 3080 Ti / RX 9070 | 12 GB | 32 GB | | Ultra | 4K 60 FPS | Ryzen 9 7900X / Core i9-13900K | RTX 4080 | 16 GB | 32 GB |
Official SourceHalo Support — PC Specifications & Drivers — accessed
Steam Deck and handheld status
Valve's Steam store lists Halo: Campaign Evolved as Verified for the Steam Deck. The official pages do not publish a target frame rate, resolution, or battery-life figure for the Deck, so those metrics remain To be confirmed. Beyond the Deck, the game is listed as available on supported gaming handhelds, including Xbox-affiliated ROG devices. The separate Very Low preset on PC is the closest official signal that handheld and low-spec play is intended.
| Handheld / form factor | Status | |------------------------|--------| | Steam Deck | Verified (Steam Deck Verified) | | Xbox-affiliated ROG handheld | Available on supported gaming handhelds | | Cloud play on handheld | Via Xbox Cloud Gaming (Game Pass) | | Steam Deck frame rate / battery | To be confirmed |
Official SourceSteam — Halo: Campaign Evolved — accessed
What remains to be confirmed
Several platform-specific details are not yet published on the official pages and should not be inferred from hardware specs or marketing language. The PS5 Pro Enhanced badge is confirmed, but Sony and Halo Studios have not released resolution or frame-rate targets for the enhanced console. Steam Deck Verified status is confirmed, yet no frame rate, resolution cap, or battery-life number appears on the official listings. Regional unlock tables beyond the single global PDT moment are also unverified, and last-generation Xbox support has not been stated.
- PS5 Pro resolution and frame-rate targets
- Steam Deck frame rate, resolution cap, and battery life
- Full regional unlock tables and any time-zone carve-outs
- Whether Xbox One or other last-generation consoles are supported
Official sources
The facts on this page are drawn from the official Xbox, PlayStation, Steam, Halo Waypoint, and Halo Support pages listed below. Each source was checked on August 6, 2026, and every platform or release-time claim above maps to one of these entries. Where official pages stay silent, this guide preserves the gap rather than filling it with estimates. New updates will be added here as soon as they appear on any of these channels.