Halo: Campaign Evolved, the Unreal Engine 5 remake of the classic 2001 shooter, launches on July 28 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The remake features redesigned missions, updated mechanics, weapons from later titles, and three new missions centered on Sergeant Major Avery Johnson. Pre-order deals are available, with the cheapest options on PS5 at Very for £39.99 and on Xbox at Currys for £40.49 with a 10% discount.
Best Pre-Order Deals on PS5
On PlayStation 5, Halo: Campaign Evolved is cheapest at Very, priced at £39.99 with free click and collect delivery, saving £10 off the retail price. Other retailers include Currys at £40.49 (with 10% pre-order discount), Amazon at £44.99, and Argos at £44.99. Note that the Very deal does not apply to the Xbox version.
Best Pre-Order Deals on Xbox
For Xbox Series X/S, Currys offers the best deal at £40.49 with a 10% pre-order discount. Amazon and Argos list the game at £44.99, while Very sells it for £44.99.
Early Access Details
The premium edition, available digitally for £69.99, grants up to five days early access, allowing play from Thursday, July 23. It also includes an Alpha Halo Armory Pack (five Master Chief skins and six weapon skins), a digital artbook, and the short story Halo: Hungry Buzzards.
Multiplayer and Co-Op
Halo: Campaign Evolved supports two-player split-screen co-op on consoles and up to four-player online co-op with crossplay and cross-progression. However, it does not include competitive multiplayer modes. Executive producer Damon Conn explained: 'We wanted to start where it all began, with the original campaign that defined Halo. Focusing on the campaign experience means we can concentrate fully on really capturing the atmosphere, tone – the emotional impact of what made the first campaign so special and iconic.'
Future of Halo
Microsoft has confirmed multiple Halo titles in development using Unreal Engine 5, with one being Halo: Campaign Evolved. A successor to Halo Infinite is likely among them, but release timelines remain uncertain following recent Xbox layoffs.
