Halo Studios recently announced that the complete Unreal Engine 5 remake of Halo: Combat Evolved — Halo: Campaign Evolved — has officially Gone Gold and will release globally on July 28, 2026. The title launches on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Players who pre-order the Premium Edition or Collector’s Edition can start early access on July 23. The studio also released a behind-the-scenes art feature detailing the remake philosophy and technical specifics.
Return to Alpha Halo
📦 Editions & Pricing
- Standard Edition – $49.99 / £49.99 / €59.99
- Premium Edition – $69.99 / £69.99 / €79.99
Includes 5-day early access · Alpha Halo Armory skin pack - Collector’s Edition – $199.99
Includes statue, glowing Cortana chip, steelbook, art book
Pre-order links: Halo Waypoint ｜ Steam
⚙️ Technical Foundation
- Engine – Unreal Engine 5 (Nanite · Lumen · Niagara · Mega Lights)
- Visuals – 4K visuals · new animations · remastered music · re-recorded voice lines
- Core – Built atop the original Halo: Combat Evolved legacy code
- Quality-of-Life – Supports modern mechanics like sprint (toggle to classic mode)
📅 Key Timeline Milestones
🎯 Thirteen Campaign Missions
Complete remake of the original 10 missions, plus 3 new prequel missions
New Content👾 New Faction: Sacristan
Introduces the zealous Sacristan cult and its leader, Minister of Harmony San’Shyuum
New Enemy🎨 Five Pillars of Art
Military sci-fi · spectacle · realism · narrative environments · intentionality
Design Philosophy🔄 Classic vs. Modern
Preserves the original atmosphere and pacing, while supporting sprint and other modern controls
Toggleable🌐 Cross-Platform Co-op
Supports 4-player co-op across Xbox Series X|S / PS5 / PC
Co-op Mode📀 Physical Edition
Physical edition includes game disc; has entered the gold master phase
Disc Release“Our goal was not to replicate the past frame by frame, but to understand why those designs worked. Every visual evolution is rooted in Halo lore, the intent of the original designs, and everything this franchise has taught us over the past 25 years.”
Halo: Campaign Evolved is Halo Studios’ first full presentation on Unreal Engine 5, and also marks the first time the Halo series lands on the PlayStation platform. While preserving the spirit of the 2001 original, this title rebuilds the Alpha Halo adventure with modern technology. The game officially launches on July 28, 2026, with Premium Edition users getting early access on July 23. For more information, visit the official Halo Waypoint website and related coverage on The Game Tribune.