{"id":72899,"date":"2026-06-10T16:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xtremeservers.com\/blog\/halo-campaign-evolved-hands-on-demo-its-the-halo-you-love-but-even-better\/"},"modified":"2026-06-10T16:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T15:30:00","slug":"halo-campaign-evolved-hands-on-demo-its-the-halo-you-love-but-even-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xtremeservers.com\/blog\/halo-campaign-evolved-hands-on-demo-its-the-halo-you-love-but-even-better\/","title":{"rendered":"Halo: Campaign Evolved Hands-On Demo \u2013 It\u2019s The Halo You Love, But Even Better"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<article id=\"single-222662\" class=\"mssrc-features font-- has--theme has--branding\" data-clarity-region=\"article\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<header class=\"xwsrc-block-post-header is-style-full-width has-low-density has-text-align-left text--default\">\n<div class=\"post-header__image\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns post-header__content has-text-align-left\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-100\">\n<ul class=\"post-tags__list\">\n<li class=\"post-tags__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/xbox-games-showcase\/\" class=\"kicker post__meta--category\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Category: <\/span>XBOX Games Showcase<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1 class=\"h1\">Halo: Campaign Evolved Hands-On Demo \u2013 It\u2019s The Halo You Love, But Even Better<\/h1>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"post__content\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"post__author\">\n<div class=\"post__author__bylines\">\n<ul class=\"post__author__list\">\n<li class=\"post__author__list__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f1f7c5bb89b11d874ad42c9e072abe316daa16fdb16f9d6e8b7f92b66eded965?s=144&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f1f7c5bb89b11d874ad42c9e072abe316daa16fdb16f9d6e8b7f92b66eded965?s=288&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g 2x\" class=\"avatar avatar-144 photo\" height=\"144\" width=\"144\"><span class=\"post__author__name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/author\/dpartis\/\">Danielle Partis, XBOX Wire Editor<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post__date\">\n<h5>Published<\/h5>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2026\/06\/\" class=\"kicker\"><time datetime=\"1781105400\">June 10, 2026<\/time><\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<section class=\"xwsrc-block-content-block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50 push--25 column--content\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-xbox-summary\">\n<h3>Summary<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>We went hands-on with <em>Halo: Campaign Evolved<\/em>\u2019s remake of Assault on the Control Room, <em>Combat Evolved<\/em>\u2019s memorable fifth \u2013 and longest \u2013 campaign level.<\/li>\n<li><em>Halo: Campaign Evolved<\/em> Creative Director Max Szlagor joins us to share why the team wanted to showcase this level, and highlights the big changes.<\/li>\n<li><em>Halo: Campaign Evolved<\/em> arrives on July 28 \u2013 pre-orders are available now. It will be available for XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, cloud, and included with Game Pass. Play it on both console and PC at no additional cost with XBOX Play Anywhere. Also available on Steam and PlayStation 5.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>After a solid five minutes of playing cat-and-mouse with an invisible Covenant Elite, having to quietly duck around corners and constantly watching my back, before finishing him off and then taking his sword as the prize, it became clear that to me that this is still the classic Halo experience I know and love. However, technological leaps and 20+ years of hindsight from both the community and the studio itself have built an experience that sits truly at home in the modern gaming landscape. Here\u2019s what we know.<\/p>\n<p>This week, I was able to spend some time with a new demo from the <em>upcoming Halo: Campaign Evolved \u2013 <\/em>specifically, the game\u2019s version of \u2018Assault on the Control Room\u2019 \u2013 the memorable fifth level from the original <em>Halo:<\/em> <em>Combat Evolved\u2019s<\/em> original campaign, and the longest level in the game by quite a margin. This level became memorable for the spaces and combat opportunities it introduced in the original game. Its snowy, open landscapes are linear in design, but grant players total freedom in how to approach them, with almost every weapon in the game on offer to use throughout its duration.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is\u00a0one of the all-time\u00a0iconic and beloved missions\u00a0from <em>Halo: Combat Evolved<\/em>\u00a0that really exemplifies the\u00a0core sandbox\u00a0experience,\u201d says Max Szlagor, Creative Director on <em>Halo: Campaign Evolved<\/em>.\u00a0\u201cThe snowy valleys provide a nice contrast to\u00a0the beach of\u00a0\u2018Silent Cartographer\u2019 and also present the opportunity to pilot\u00a0a wide range of\u00a0different vehicles\u00a0in a large environment.\u201d <\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6a29e4fe994ba\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a29e4fe994ba\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/HCE_B40_ENV_Bridge-ad557fccba1d22a31640-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-222664\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p>It also became somewhat memorable for its sprawling interior sections \u2013 winding,\u00a0repetitive Covenant corridors leading into small rooms full of close-quarters combat and few supplies \u2013 something that the Halo Studios team knew it could improve upon, without completely changing the flow of the level.<\/p>\n<p>Needless to say \u2013 it looks absolutely fantastic. Everything you see has been recrafted with the utmost care \u2013 from the wider environment, to the tiniest details tucked away inside it. The Forerunner spaces that once felt like grey voids are now striking, complex tapestries that reflect not just how far technology has come, but how much detail the Halo universe offers in terms of filling them \u2013\u00a0 \u00a0not to mention how much consideration has gone into ensuring they <em>feel <\/em>correct while looking brand-new.<del>,<\/del> That attention to detail applies to every cog in the machine here, from enemy encounters, to combat, and even a more thoughtful, reorganized UI.<\/p>\n<p>The original spirit of the level feels entirely retained, but with several updates and tweaks that make it feel more streamlined than ever before. Szlagor notes that the most iconic moments throughout the level are preserved as they were, like\u00a0the battle with the Zealot on the first bridge, the introduction of the Scorpion and a subsequent battle on\u00a0the\u00a0narrow bridge,\u00a0and the race against the Elite for the Banshee.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe ultimately decided to\u00a0make more targeted improvements to areas of frustration, slow pacing, or navigation confusion based on where players wanted to see adjustments,\u201d Szlagor says. Effectively, the set pieces we remember best remain, but the gaps between them have been tightened, polished, and refined.<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6a29e4fe9988b\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a29e4fe9988b\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/HCE_AOTCR_CoOp-02-0e1ec014ded26d209306-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-222665\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p>For example, there are fewer interior sections than in the original level, and a short voice line offers immediate guidance on how to navigate them that doesn\u2019t feel too intrusive to exploration. They\u2019re not all the same layout, either \u2013 these rooms have been trimmed down and configured differently, making each one feel like a fresh combat puzzle to solve.<\/p>\n<p>That environmental direction feels prevalent across the level \u2013 in the outside areas, which feel more sprawling and impressive than ever \u2013 you\u2019re quietly nudged towards the next checkpoint by way of thawed patches of snow, openings in trees, and an excellent use of lighting that the original <em>Combat Evolved<\/em> couldn\u2019t have made work in 2001.<\/p>\n<p>Long-time fans will remember that this level is where you\u2019ll find the Scorpion Tank for the first time \u2013 alongside a handful of Marines. Here is where we see Halo Studios not just tweaking, but improving \u00a0\u2013 Chief can now equip Marines with different weapons, including the rocket launcher and sniper rifle, and they can all ride on the tank alongside you offering heavy support in mowing down waves of enemies, rather than running alongside it with no defence. It\u2019s a true upgrade \u2013 one that makes the fight feel like a newly collaborative effort between Chief and the Marines. Their stacked arsenal also means you can take the weapons from them if you need them later. A much better option than the ultimate last resort \u2013 having to use a Plasma Pistol.<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6a29e4fe99c19\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a29e4fe99c19\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/HCE_B40_Chief-SPNKR-10f598cd7c51cb13cb39-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-222666\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p>You\u2019ll need that variation of weapons, too \u2013 because The Covenant feel more intuitive and reactive than ever before, which feels magnificent in practice. Enemy aggression and spawn rate are now altered by difficulty \u2013 not only are your foes tougher and smarter, there\u2019s also <em>more<\/em> of them. Some enemy units like Elites and Hunters will pursue you relentlessly, on foot, on vehicles, and from every conceivable angle, prompting constant vigilance and careful treading, both indoors and outdoors.<\/p>\n<p>That snow-coated battlefield is made even more fun with the ability to hijack and drive Covenant vehicles, a feature originally introduced in <em>Halo 2<\/em>. Of course, there\u2019s still a Warthog and a Scorpion to plough through enemies with \u2013 but when your tank gets blown up \u2013 which mine inevitably does \u2013 there\u2019s a new array of traversal outside of simply running through the level. Chief can also operate Ghosts, Wraiths, and of course, the flying Banshees from the original. There\u2019s even a conveniently parked Wraith that players can pick up \u2013 either as a fresh tank if you\u2019ve destroyed your first one, or an additional tank that your co-op partners can take.<\/p>\n<p>While I played this demo on my own, the prospect of four-player co-op sat at the forefront of my head. These spaces weren\u2019t originally built to accommodate so many players, but they\u2019ve been rebuilt to ensure that no Chief is left behind.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery level requires thoughtful\u00a0consideration of\u00a0checkpoints for single player\u00a0and co-op scenarios; navigation markers, co-op catch up points,\u00a0as well as\u00a0enemy and weapon placements\u00a0for\u00a0different player counts\u00a0and difficulty levels,\u201d Szlagor adds.\u00a0\u201cWe also evaluated the size of interior spaces and made targeted adjustments based on player flow through spaces while trying to preserve the feel\u00a0of locations that are intended to be more intimate combat scenarios. Our goal is to provide something unique\u00a0for each player to do in each canyon.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6a29e4fe99fd7\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a29e4fe99fd7\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/HCE_B40_ScorpionCave-0966222fb4fbc787dd5e-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-222668\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p>The final section of the level \u2013 which sees Chief fighting his way up a pyramid to the entrance of the control room, really felt like a true example of where <em>Halo: Campaign Evolved <\/em>has been rebuilt to shine. Even on normal difficulty, the battle to get to the top of the pyramid \u2013 if you choose not to use a Banshee to fly to the top \u2013 is punctuated by enemy encounters, and a real struggle for resources and ammo. By the end, my UNSC loadout was completely exhausted, which led to me precariously trying to take down a lone Hunter with two Plasma Pistols and a dream. This for me, is also the spirit of Halo \u2013 taking care of business with whatever\u2019s leftover after a huge firefight, and getting to the end no matter what.<\/p>\n<p>It could be considered a bold manoeuvre to make such noticeable changes to such a familiar, beloved Halo level, but my experience fills me with confidence that the redesign is nothing but a good thing \u2013 making it look visually striking, implementing ideas that didn\u2019t or couldn\u2019t make it into the original vision, and most importantly, bottling the impact of seeing these spaces for the first time, and delivering it to seasoned and brand-new players alike.<\/p>\n<p><em>Halo: Campaign Evolved<\/em> presents the original vision with stunning accuracy, showing that the bones of this 25-year old XBOX titan can still stand tall among its modern peers without the need for significant change \u2013 just a few practical, modular tweaks pulled from later Halo games that only make the debut experience even better.<\/p>\n<p><em>Halo: Campaign Evolved<\/em>\u00a0launches globally on July 28,\u00a02026, with early access beginning July 23 for Premium Edition owners. It will be available for XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, cloud, and included with Game Pass. Play it on both console and PC at no additional cost with XBOX Play Anywhere. Also available on Steam and PlayStation 5.\u00a0 The game supports cross-play and cross-progression across\u00a0XBOX\u00a0Series X|S, Windows PC, Steam, and PlayStation 5<em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"msp1781088970420\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-large\" data-product-id=\"9N19ZZX3B7Z2\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9N19ZZX3B7Z2\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.33604.13909325017677379.9a3c9d20-3519-4440-93bd-818422d15d94.aa5b88ca-df3e-444e-9892-601610a906cc?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"Halo: Campaign Evolved - Standard Edition\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><br \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<h2>Halo: Campaign Evolved \u2013 Standard Edition<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>Xbox Game Studios<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<div>\n\t\t\t<span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mspb-total-ratings\">161<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-full-stars\" style=\"width: 72px\">\n\t\t\t<span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-price\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>$49.99<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-buttons\">\n\t<a class=\"mspb-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9N19ZZX3B7Z2\" target=\"_blank\">Pre-order<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-right-container\">\n<div class=\"mspb-description\">\n\t\tPre-purchase Halo: Campaign Evolved and get the Foundry Armory Pack, featuring legendary looks for the Master Chief\u2019s iconic Mark V Mjolnir armor. <\/p>\n<p>PRE-PURCHASE INCLUDES:<br \/>\n\u2022\tClassic 2001 Mark V Armor skin<br \/>\n\u2022\tClassic 2001 Assault Rifle skin<br \/>\n\u2022\tGilded Onyx Armor style<br \/>\n\u2022\tGilded Onyx Assault Rifle style<\/p>\n<p>EXPERIENCE WHERE THE LEGEND BEGINS<br \/>\nHalo: Campaign Evolved is a faithful yet modernized remake of Halo: Combat Evolved\u2019s campaign. Experience the original story rebuilt with high-definition visuals, updated cinematics, refined controls, plus a brand-new three-mission adventure featuring the Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson. A broader arsenal of weapons, vehicles, enemies, and gameplay-modifying \u201cSkulls\u201d \u2013 optional modifiers that change combat in fun and challenging ways \u2013 add fresh tactics and endless replayability. <\/p>\n<p>Play it your way: solo or up to 4-player online co-op with full crossplay and cross-progression support.  Whether you\u2019re discovering Halo for the first time or returning to the ring after 25 years, Halo: Campaign Evolved delivers an adventure that feels both timeless and brand new.<\/p>\n<p>DISCOVER THE RINGWORLD:<br \/>\nAfter crash landing on a mysterious ringworld known as Halo, the Master Chief is tasked with helping the remaining humans survive against overwhelming Covenant forces. Alongside his AI companion Cortana, he uncovers Halo\u2019s dark secrets and fights to avert the annihilation of all life in the galaxy.<\/p>\n<p>THE COMPLETE CAMPAIGN, REBUILT:<br \/>\nBattle through the original missions, remade with high-def visuals, updated cinematics, and refined level design.<\/p>\n<p>CINEMATICS AND AUDIO OVERHAULED:<br \/>\nAll-new visuals and animations, plus a remastered soundtrack and fully rebuilt sound design for deeper immersion.<\/p>\n<p>COMBAT AND WEAPONS EXPANDED:<br \/>\nClassic Halo combat feels sharper than ever, now with 9 additional iconic weapons from across the series to add to your arsenal.<\/p>\n<p>THREE NEW MISSIONS:<br \/>\nPlay as the Master Chief alongside Sgt. Johnson in Operation: Meteorite, a standalone combat operation featuring new environments, gameplay, and enemies.<\/p>\n<p>PLAY SOLO OR WITH FRIENDS:<br \/>\nExperience the complete campaign your way, solo or in 4-player online co-op, complete with crossplay and shared progression across console and PC.<\/p>\n<p>DRIVE, HIJACK, WREAK HAVOC:<br \/>\nHalo\u2019s iconic vehicles return with more ways to create unforgettable chaos. For the first time in Halo: CE, hijack enemy vehicles and pilot a fully drivable Wraith tank.<\/p>\n<p>ENDLESS REPLAYABILITY:<br \/>\nRemix every mission with optional \u201cSkull\u201d modifiers that add variety and challenge with randomized weapons, enemies, and environments.\t<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"msp1781089014718\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-large\" data-product-id=\"9PKTJH3CM38H\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9PKTJH3CM38H\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.9868.14255944004746724.827f0a04-4e0f-4397-88db-2fc0ec926048.2ecbd6e2-3748-4c17-8591-ad0d0b8b0ec7?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"Halo: Campaign Evolved - Premium Edition\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><br \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<h2>Halo: Campaign Evolved \u2013 Premium Edition<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>Xbox Game Studios<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<div>\n\t\t\t<span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mspb-total-ratings\">161<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-full-stars\" style=\"width: 72px\">\n\t\t\t<span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-price\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>$69.99<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-buttons\">\n\t<a class=\"mspb-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9PKTJH3CM38H\" target=\"_blank\">Pre-order<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-right-container\">\n<div class=\"mspb-description\">\n\t\tPre-order the Premium Edition and get up to 5 days early access and the Foundry Armory Pack, featuring legendary looks for the Master Chief\u2019s iconic Mark V Mjolnir armor.<\/p>\n<p>PRE-ORDER INCLUDES:<br \/>\n\u2022\tUp to 5 days early access, beginning July 23, 2026<br \/>\n\u2022\tClassic 2001 Mark V Armor skin<br \/>\n\u2022\tClassic 2001 Assault Rifle skin<br \/>\n\u2022\tGilded Onyx Armor style<br \/>\n\u2022\tGilded Onyx Assault Rifle style<\/p>\n<p>PREMIUM EDITION INCLUDES:<br \/>\n\u2022\tHalo: Campaign Evolved game<br \/>\n\u2022\tAlpha Halo Armory Pack, featuring 5 Master Chief Armor skins &amp; 6 weapon skins<br \/>\n\u2022\tArt of Halo: Campaign Evolved Digital Artbook<br \/>\n\u2022\tHalo: Hungry Buzzards Digital Short Story<br \/>\n\u2022\tDigital Game Manual<\/p>\n<p>EXPERIENCE WHERE THE LEGEND BEGINS<br \/>\nHalo: Campaign Evolved is a faithful yet modernized remake of Halo: Combat Evolved\u2019s campaign. Experience the original story rebuilt with high-definition visuals, updated cinematics, refined controls, plus a brand-new three-mission adventure featuring the Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson. A broader arsenal of weapons, vehicles, enemies, and gameplay-modifying \u201cSkulls\u201d \u2013 optional modifiers that change combat in fun and challenging ways \u2013 add fresh tactics and endless replayability. <\/p>\n<p>Play it your way: solo, in 2-player split-screen co-op (console only), or up to 4-player online co-op with full crossplay and cross-progression support.*  Whether you\u2019re discovering Halo for the first time or returning to the ring after 25 years, Halo: Campaign Evolved delivers an adventure that feels both timeless and brand new.<\/p>\n<p>DISCOVER THE RINGWORLD:<br \/>\nAfter crash landing on a mysterious ringworld known as Halo, the Master Chief is tasked with helping the remaining humans survive against overwhelming Covenant forces. Alongside his AI companion Cortana, he uncovers Halo\u2019s dark secrets and fights to avert the annihilation of all life in the galaxy.<\/p>\n<p>THE COMPLETE CAMPAIGN, REBUILT:<br \/>\nBattle through the original missions, remade with high-def visuals, updated cinematics, and refined level design.<\/p>\n<p>CINEMATICS AND AUDIO OVERHAULED:<br \/>\nAll-new visuals and animations, plus a remastered soundtrack and fully rebuilt sound design for deeper immersion.<\/p>\n<p>COMBAT AND WEAPONS EXPANDED:<br \/>\nClassic Halo combat feels sharper than ever, now with 9 additional iconic weapons from across the series to add to your arsenal.<\/p>\n<p>THREE NEW MISSIONS:<br \/>\nPlay as the Master Chief alongside Sgt. Johnson in Operation: Meteorite, a standalone combat operation featuring new environments, gameplay, and enemies.<\/p>\n<p>PLAY SOLO OR WITH FRIENDS:<br \/>\n2-player split-screen (console only) or 4-player online co-op, with crossplay and cross-progression across console and PC.<\/p>\n<p>DRIVE, HIJACK, WREAK HAVOC:<br \/>\nHalo\u2019s iconic vehicles return with more ways to create unforgettable chaos. For the first time in Halo: CE, hijack enemy vehicles and pilot a fully drivable Wraith tank.<\/p>\n<p>ENDLESS REPLAYABILITY:<br \/>\nRemix every mission with optional \u201cSkull\u201d modifiers that add variety and challenge with randomized weapons, enemies, and environments.\t<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<style>\n.post-template-default .xwsrc-block-content-block .wp-block-column.flex-basis-50.push--25.column--content {\n\tflex: 100%;\n\tmargin-left: 0;\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside aria-labelledby=\"related-stories--222662__title\" id=\"related-stories--222662\" class=\"curated-content-panel\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border--top\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-30\">\n<h2 id=\"related-stories--222662__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRelated Stories <span class=\"sr-only\"> for \u201cHalo: Campaign Evolved Hands-On Demo \u2013 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