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Full Halo: Campaign Evolved update
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Halo: Campaign Evolved changes
Following our exciting new mission reveal at the XBOX Showcase, the time has come to officially unveil all the pre-order bonuses and exciting content available with physical and digital editions of Halo: Campaign Evolved.
Halo: Campaign Evolved launches on July 28, 2026, with early access beginning July 23, 2026.
Pre-Order Bonuses
Pre-order any edition of Halo: Campaign Evolved to unlock the Foundry Armory Pack, a customization bundle featuring armor and weapon skins for use in the Campaign.
Classic 2001 Armor Skin
Classic 2001 Assault Rifle Skin
Gilded Onyx Armor Style
Milestone Assault Rifle Weapon Style
Featuring retro designs inspired by the Master Chief’s iconic look and signature weapon from Halo: Combat Evolved, along with legendary skins inspired by Forerunners and starry nights, the Foundry Armory Pack offers essential Spartan gear for returning heroes and newcomers alike.
Early Access Starts July 23
Pre-order the physical Collector's Edition or Digital Premium Edition and get up to five days of early-access play starting July 23, 2026.
Pre-order Halo: Campaign Evolved now.
Alpha Halo Armory Pack
Purchase the Digital Premium Edition of Halo: Campaign Evolved to wage war with six additional Weapon Skins and five intimidating Armor Skins for the Master Chief.
Splintered Warden Armor Skin
Subanese Fang Energy Sword Weapon Skin
Lochagos Armor Skin
Laconian Lance Battle Rifle Weapon Skin
Mobile Armor Type 117 Armor Skin
Proto Type SPNKr Weapon Skin
Timberwolf Armor Skin
Savage Tooth Sniper Weapon Skin
Gestalt Armor Skin
Colossus Fuel Rod Cannon Weapon Skin
Cold Iron Magnum Weapon Skin (the personal sidearm of Captain Keyes)
Equip these Skins from the Customization menu for use in Halo: Campaign Evolved while playing solo or co-op.
Digital Premium Perks
The Digital Premium Edition of Halo: Campaign Evolved includes the Alpha Halo Armory Pack, and the following Digital Story & Art Collection:
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.
- HaloHungry 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 ManualFeaturing 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 Digital Premium Edition invites you to immerse yourself in the world of Halo: Campaign Evolved with customization skins and a curated collection of universe and story essentials.
Collectibles Evolved
Featuring a limited-edition statue, art prints, and other physical memorabilia, the Halo: Campaign Evolved Collector’s Edition is the ultimate nostalgia-inducing launch kit for diehard Halo fans from the legendary era of discs and LAN parties.
The Collector’s Edition includes:
XBOX Series X 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 your Collector’s Edition copy 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
- OceaniaAustralia, New Zealand
More Info Coming Soon
In case you missed it, check out the New Mission Reveal Trailer for a closer look at the all-new Master Chief and Sgt. Major Johnson adventure, and the Roundtable Reveal to learn more about the game from the team at Halo Studios.
Stay tuned for more info on Halo: Campaign Evolved coming soon!
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