The global launch of Halo Campaign Evolved is less than a week away, bringing the remake to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S simultaneously. Players who purchase the Premium Edition can jump onto Installation 04 ahead of the general public through an early access period starting July 23, 2026.
Quick Facts
- Standard Release Date: July 28, 2026, at 3pm UTC
- Early Access Start: July 23, 2026, at 3pm UTC (Premium Edition owners)
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
- Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
Halo Campaign Evolved Early Access Schedule
If you pre-ordered the Premium Edition of Halo Campaign Evolved, early access begins on July 23 at 3pm UTC. Depending on your time zone, here is exactly when you can start playing:
- US Pacific: 8AM PDT on July 23
- US Eastern: 11AM EDT on July 23
- UK: 4PM BST on July 23
- Central Europe: 5PM CEST on July 23
- Eastern Australia: 1AM AEST on July 24
- New Zealand: 3AM NZST on July 24
During the early access window, players have access to the full game. Standard Edition buyers can pre-load the game ahead of time so it is ready to launch on their console or PC the moment it unlocks.
Global Launch Times for All Platforms
Halo Campaign Evolved releases globally for all platforms on July 28 at 3pm UTC. The regional rollout breaks down as follows:
- US Pacific: 8AM PDT on July 28
- US Eastern: 11AM EDT on July 28
- UK: 4PM BST on July 28
- Central Europe: 5PM CEST on July 28
- Eastern Australia: 1AM AEST on July 29
- New Zealand: 3AM NZST on July 29
Crossplay and Account Setup
Before jumping in, players on PS5 and Steam should make sure they have a Microsoft account ready to link to their platform account. This step is essential for crossplay and cross-progression, allowing you to play with friends across different platforms and switch hardware without losing your progress or unlocks.