Microsoft has confirmed that Halo: Campaign Evolved the Unreal Engine 5 remake of the original sci-fi shooter, will launch on Xbox Game Pass on July 28, 2026. The release is part of the second wave of additions for the subscription service this month.
Quick Facts
- Game: Halo: Campaign Evolved
- Release Date: July 28, 2026
- Platforms: Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC
- Subscription Tiers: Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass
Halo: Campaign Evolved is being positioned as a major first-party release for the Xbox 25th anniversary. The remake focuses exclusively on the campaign experience, as the developers have opted not to include the original's multiplayer PvP modes.
Other Games Joining Game Pass
While Halo: Campaign Evolved serves as the headline for the end of the month, several other titles are joining the Game Pass library. The list includes a mix of day-one releases and other notable additions:
- The Planet Crafter: Available now (July 21) on Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
- Shift at Midnight: Launches July 22 for Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
- Hell Is Us: Joins July 23 for Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
- Mistfall Hunter: A Soulslike extraction RPG arriving July 30 for Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
- Corsair Cove: A pirate city-builder launching on PC on July 31.
- Heretic + Hexen: Arriving August 4 for Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC.
- Beast of Reincarnation: Launches August 4 for Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC.
Among the non-Halo arrivals, Hell Is Us stands out as an action-adventure title that previously released in 2025. The game features Soulslike melee combat and a horror-themed atmosphere set against a war-torn backdrop.