Halo: Campaign Evolved Launches on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC

In a landmark expansion of Microsoft's multiplatform strategy, Xbox Game Studios and Halo Studios have officially released Halo: Campaign Evolved for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This ground-up remake marks the first time a mainline Halo campaign has been playable on a Sony console.

Released to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Halo franchise and the original Xbox, the title reconstructs Bungie’s 2001 classic using Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 5.

Technical and Visual Rebuild

Halo Studios (formerly 343 Industries) rebuilt the campaign's entire architecture to leverage modern rendering technology:

• Engine Migration: The game utilizes Unreal Engine 5, featuring advanced lighting and rendering technologies like Lumen and Nanite for modernized environments, modeling, and physics.

• Faithful Gameplay: Despite the engine change, the developers preserved the original code base's physics and AI logic to ensure the tactical rhythm of the 2001 original remains intact.

Expanded Content and Features

While retaining all 10 missions from the original Combat Evolved, the remake introduces significant new content:

• Operation: METEORITE: A new three-mission prequel narrative featuring Master Chief and Sergeant Avery Johnson, set one year before the events on Installation 04.

• Updated Arsenal: Includes nine additional weapons from later series entries, such as the Battle Rifle, Covenant Energy Sword, and Fuel Rod Cannon.

• Gameplay Enhancements: Features vehicle hijacking, a drivable Covenant Wraith, optional sprint toggles, and an expanded four-seat Warthog for squad play.

• New Modes: Includes 42 unlockable Skulls and a "Campaign Remix" mode that randomizes enemy placements and weapon spawns for added replayability.

The game supports 4-player online co-op with crossplay and cross-progression, as well as 2-player local split-screen on consoles. Please note that the title focuses exclusively on the campaign experience and does not include competitive PvP multiplayer.

Important Question and Answer

Q: Is Halo: Campaign Evolved available on PS5, and does it include multiplayer? 

A: Yes, Halo: Campaign Evolved released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on July 28, 2026. It features full 4-player online co-op with crossplay, but it does not include competitive PvP multiplayer as development was focused strictly on the campaign and new prequel missions.