Halo: Campaign Evolved Joins Xbox Game Pass on July 28
Halo: Campaign Evolved is set to arrive on Xbox Game Pass on July 28, 2026, anchoring a new wave of titles including Beast of Reincarnation. As a first-party title, Halo: Campaign Evolved will be available on day one through the Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscriptions. Beyond the original 10-mission campaign, the release includes Operation: METEORITE, a new three-mission story arc.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Release and Early Access Timeline
Players looking to return to the ring will have multiple entry points for Halo: Campaign Evolved. The title launches globally on July 28, 2026, at 8 a.m. PDT (July 29 in Japan and select Asia-Pacific markets). Those who purchase the Premium Edition or Collector’s Edition gain up to five days of early access, beginning July 23 at 8 a.m. PDT (July 24 in Japan and select Asia-Pacific markets).
The release supports the Xbox Play Anywhere initiative, allowing users to play on both console and PC at no additional cost. Furthermore, the game features cross-play and cross-progression across Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, Steam, and PlayStation 5.
Troy Denning Develops Operation: METEORITE Story Arc
Operation: METEORITE and Expanded Content
The new three-mission story arc, Operation: METEORITE, is set one year before the events of the first game. Developed in collaboration with sci-fi author Troy Denning, the arc follows Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson on a clandestine UNSC mission aboard a Covenant research vessel. According to official reports, the narrative was grounded by Denning to match the tone, stakes, and military sci-fi texture of the Halo universe.
The addition introduces new enemy variants, such as the Brute Berserker, and incorporates weapons from across the broader Halo series. Players will also encounter new locations and gameplay scenarios, including combat sequences in space and the opportunity to fight alongside UNSC forces.
Foundry Armory Pack Included in Pre-Order Editions
Pricing Tiers and Edition Options
The game is available for pre-order across Xbox, Steam, and PlayStation platforms. All editions include the Foundry Armory Pack, which provides the Classic 2001 Mark V Armor skin, Classic 2001 Assault Rifle skin, Gilded Onyx Armor style, and Gilded Onyx Assault Rifle style.
| Edition | Price (USD) | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $49.99 | Full game, Operation: METEORITE |
| Premium | $69.99 | Early access, Alpha Halo Armory Pack, Digital Story & Art Collection |
| Collector’s | $199.99 | Physical items, Steelbook, 12-inch statue, LED Cortana chip |
The Premium Edition includes the Alpha Halo Armory Pack—featuring five Master Chief armor skins and six weapon skins—and the Digital Story & Art Collection. The collection includes Halo: Hungry Buzzards, a digital short story by Troy Denning that leads into the events of Operation: METEORITE, along with a digital artbook and manual. The Collector’s Edition, retailing at $199.99, includes a 12-inch Dark Horse Master Chief statue, a light-up LED Cortana chip, a Steelbook, three original concept art prints, a physical version of the reimagined game manual, and a game disc for Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5.
Game Freak Title Beast of Reincarnation Scheduled for August
Additional Xbox Game Pass Updates
The arrival of Halo: Campaign Evolved is part of a broader late-July update for Game Pass. Other notable additions include Beast of Reincarnation, a new title from the studio Game Freak, which joins the service on August 4 for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Other scheduled additions include:
- Shift at Midnight (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC) – July 22
- Hell is Us (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC) – July 23
- Mistfall Hunter (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC) – July 30
- Corsair Cove (PC) – July 31
- Heretic + Hexen (Cloud, console, handheld, PC) – August 4
As these titles arrive, several games are scheduled to leave the service on July 31, including Back to the Dawn, Celeste, Crusader Kings 3, Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord, My Friendly Neighborhood, Rain World, Sniper Elite Resistance, and Whiskerwood. Subscribers have the option to purchase these titles at a discounted price before they are removed from the library.
Sources: IGN, news.xbox.com.
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