The official Halo: Campaign Evolved trailer sets out the remake's broader ambition: preserve the Halo: Combat Evolved campaign while expanding its missions, arsenal and co-op options. In the official Xbox Podcast episode published on July 27, 2026, Halo Studios detailed Operation: METEORITE, Campaign Remix mode and several gameplay adjustments. You can also find our latest video game news.
The main additions at a glance
- Halo: Campaign Evolved launches on July 28, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam.
- Operation: METEORITE adds three missions set before Halo: Combat Evolved.
- Online co-op supports up to four players, with cross-play and shared progression across Xbox, PS5 and PC.
- The remake introduces nine additional weapons and Campaign Remix mode.
Halo: Campaign Evolved is available on July 28 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. The campaign includes a solo mode, two-player split-screen on console and online co-op for up to four players. Cross-play and shared progression connect all three platforms, while split-screen remains exclusive to consoles.
Operation: METEORITE opens a new chapter
Operation: METEORITE takes place before Halo: Combat Evolved. Master Chief and Sergeant Avery Johnson infiltrate a Covenant agricultural vessel to recover data connected to High Charity. With three missions, the operation is a genuine campaign addition rather than a simple bonus level.
Halo Studios is also adding nine weapons from other entries in the series. The Energy Sword, Battle Rifle, Needle Rifle and Brute Plasma Rifle join the original campaign's arsenal. Vehicles also gain hijacking and transport options.
Campaign Remix lets players replay missions with different enemies, weapons and visibility effects, while Skulls act as modifiers. Cutscenes feature new motion-capture animation, some dialogue has been re-recorded with returning cast members, and both the score and sound design have been rebuilt.
Campaign Evolved moves beyond a visual remake
Compared with Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Campaign Evolved appears to go beyond a modern visual overhaul. Anniversary retained the original structure and sandbox, whereas the new remake adds three missions, nine weapons and Campaign Remix. The comparison remains limited to the public information available so far: the quality of execution and the final balance of these additions cannot yet be assessed.
This direction makes Campaign Evolved closer to an alternative edition of the campaign than to a strict restoration. That separates it from Anniversary, whose appeal rested more heavily on preserving the familiar experience. The new weapons could enrich encounters, but their value will depend on how they fit missions designed around a more limited arsenal.
The concept is convincing on paper for players who already know the campaign, since it promises new situations without abandoning the original journey. Cross-play co-op broadens the shared experience immediately, while Campaign Remix will have to prove that it can keep the solo campaign fresh beyond the first playthrough.
Cross-play connects Xbox, PS5 and PC
Online campaign co-op for up to four players is the clearest change for groups of friends. Xbox Series X|S, PS5 and PC players can play together through cross-play, with shared progression between console and computer. On Xbox Series X|S and PS5, two players can also play in split-screen.
Premium and Collector editions provided up to five days of early access starting July 23, while the standard edition arrives on July 28. The official French page confirms the platforms, the three new missions and the co-op modes. See the official Halo page for availability details.
Pre-order content and the Premium edition are presented on the official editions page, which lists the Foundry Armory pack, early access and Premium digital content. No French price is detailed in the sources used here.
The launch tests will be practical ones
Campaign Remix will need to refresh missions without obscuring their identity. The integration of the nine additional weapons will show how far the game has moved from the historic Combat Evolved encounters. Cross-play co-op between Xbox, PS5 and PC will also be important for groups spread across multiple platforms.
Three points to watch after release
Campaign Remix will reveal whether the new missions are genuinely renewed or simply loaded with modifiers. That distinction will shape the mode's appeal after an initial campaign playthrough.
The nine additional weapons will show whether they complement historic encounters or push the remake further from the identity of Combat Evolved.
Cross-play co-op will have to deliver a stable shared campaign between Xbox, PS5 and PC for players who do not use the same platform.
Frequently asked questions
When does Halo: Campaign Evolved launch?
The game launches on July 28, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam.
What does Operation: METEORITE include?
This operation adds three missions set before Halo: Combat Evolved, in which Master Chief and Sergeant Avery Johnson infiltrate a Covenant agricultural vessel.
How many players can take part in online co-op?
Online co-op supports up to four players, with cross-play and shared progression across Xbox, PS5 and PC.
Does the game offer split-screen?
Yes. Two-player split-screen is available on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.
For upcoming information, also see our article on Xbox games from July 27 to 31, 2026: Halo, four-player co-op and and our article on Halo Campaign Evolved price: editions and purchase before. The news section also brings together major console announcements.
Verified sources
These links allow readers to verify the key information used in this article.
- news.xbox.com: Xbox Wire, published on 2026-07-27: official 24-minute, 45-second episode detailing the remake, gameplay improvements, new missions, co-op, Skulls and Campaign Remix.
- halowaypoint.com: Halo Waypoint France, accessed on 2026-07-28: official page confirming the July 28, 2026 release, platforms, three missions, cross-play co-op and split-screen on consoles.
- halowaypoint.com: editions page accessed on 2026-07-28: confirms availability, Premium early access and edition content, without displaying French prices in the verified elements.
- youtube.com: official Halo YouTube, accessed on 2026-07-28: “Halo: Campaign Evolved | New Missions Trailer | Operation: Meteorite” trailer linked by Halo Waypoint.
