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HALO: CAMPAIGN EVOLVED LAUNCHES JULY 28

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WED, JUL 22, 2026

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Microsoft announced that Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of the original Halo: Combat Evolved campaign, arrives July 28th on Xbox Series S/X, PC, and PS5.

The remake was revealed during Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase, with a new mission trailer showcasing Operation: Meteorite, a three-mission story arc exclusive to Campaign Evolved. Operation: Meteorite takes place one year before the events of the first Halo game and reunites Master Chief with Sgt. Johnson. The missions represent fresh content built specifically for this remake. Halo: Campaign Evolved marks the first time a mainline Halo game arrives on PlayStation platforms. The remake modernizes the 2001 original while introducing new campaign missions alongside refreshed versions of classic content. The game will be available on day one through Xbox Game Pass for console and PC subscribers.

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