Halo Campaign Evolved Is Coming July 28 and Pre-Orders Are Live
Halo Campaign Evolved hits Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC on July 28, 2026. Pre-orders are live across all platforms now. Every edition ships with the original 10-mission campaign, Operation: Meteorite, 4-player online co-op, and cross-play with cross-progression across all three platforms.
Source: Halo Campaign Evolved’s Official Announcement
Premium and Collector’s Edition buyers get five days of early access starting July 23. Standard Edition players wait until July 28 for the full launch. All three editions include the Foundry Armory Pack as a pre-order bonus regardless of price tier.
All Three Editions and What Each One Includes
Three editions at three prices. Here is everything in each:
| Content | Standard ($49.99) | Premium ($69.99) | Collector’s ($199.99) |
| Base Game + Operation: Meteorite | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cross-Play and Cross-Progression | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 4-Player Online Co-op | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Foundry Armory Pack | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Classic 2001 Mark V Armor Skin | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Classic 2001 Assault Rifle Skin | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gilded Onyx Armor and Rifle Style | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 5 Days Early Access (July 23) | No | Yes | Yes |
| Alpha Halo Armory Pack | No | Yes | Yes |
| 5 Master Chief Armor Skins | No | Yes | Yes |
| 6 Weapon Skins | No | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Story and Art Collection | No | Yes | Yes |
| 12-inch Master Chief Statue | No | No | Yes |
| Light-Up LED Cortana Chip | No | No | Yes |
| Steelbook Case | No | No | Yes |
| 3 Original Concept Art Prints | No | No | Yes |
| Physical Game Disc | No | No | Yes |
Which Edition to Buy
Standard at $49.99 has the full campaign, Operation: Meteorite, co-op, and cross-progression. Nothing gameplay-related is missing. Players who want to try the remake without committing to extras should go here.
Premium at $69.99 adds five days of early access from July 23, the Alpha Halo Armory Pack, five more Master Chief armor skins, six weapon skins, and a digital story and art collection. The early access window is the part most people are paying for. The cosmetics are a bonus on top of that.
Source: Halo Campaign Evolved’s Official Announcement
Source: Halo Campaign Evolved’s Official Announcement
Collector’s Edition at $199.99 has everything in Premium plus physical items — a 12-inch Master Chief statue, a light-up Cortana chip, a Steelbook case, three concept art prints, a reimagined physical game manual, and a physical disc for console versions. The price reflects the physical collectibles more than the digital content. Halo fans who want something to display alongside the game will find the value there.
Source: Halo Campaign Evolved’s Official Announcement
What Every Pre-Order Gets
The Foundry Armory Pack is included with every pre-order automatically. Four items drop into the inventory:
- Classic 2001 Mark V Armor Skin
- Classic 2001 Assault Rifle Skin
- Gilded Onyx Armor Style
- Gilded Onyx Assault Rifle Style
Premium and Collector’s Edition buyers also get the Alpha Halo Armory Pack separately on top of the Foundry pack, which brings five additional Master Chief armor skins and six weapon skins into the collection.
Where to Pre-Order Right Now
Pre-orders are live across three platforms:
- Xbox Store — All three editions, Standard and Premium available
- Steam — Standard and Premium available
- PlayStation Store — Standard and Premium available
- Halo Waypoint — Collector’s Edition only
The game supports cross-play and cross-progression across Xbox, PC, Steam, and PS5 so the save file carries over between platforms.
Final Thoughts
July 28 is the launch date and July 23 is early access. The Foundry Armory Pack hits every pre-order automatically after purchase. Standard has the full game, Premium adds early access and extras, Collector’s Edition adds physical items for fans who want them. Pre-orders are live now across Steam, PlayStation Store, and Xbox.
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