Leaked Halo Campaign Evolved Launch Set for July 2026

A leaked report suggests that Halo Campaign Evolved, the modern remake of the 2001 classic Halo: Combat Evolved, will launch on July 28, 2026, for Xbox Series X/S, PC, and PlayStation 5, with early access beginning five days earlier on July 23. The information, shared by reliable leaker grunt.api on X, has sparked widespread discussion among fans, though Microsoft and developer Halo Studios have not yet confirmed the dates.

The remake focuses exclusively on updating the original game's single-player campaign, rebuilt using Unreal Engine 5 with enhanced visuals, refined controls, and new cinematics. It includes three additional prequel missions featuring Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson, exploring rivalries between Spartans and ODST units, as well as encounters with Brutes and a new Covenant faction. Players can expect an expanded arsenal with nine extra weapons from the Halo series, such as the Energy Sword and Battle Rifle, along with vehicle hijacking options like piloting a Wraith. The game supports solo play, two-player local co-op on consoles, and four-player online co-op with crossplay and cross-save features across platforms. Optional Skulls allow for gameplay...