Halo: Campaign Evolved Preorders Are Now Live, Including A Massive Collector’s Edition
Preorders for Halo: Campaign Evolved are now available, marking the 25th anniversary of the iconic Xbox franchise. The remastered single-player campaign of the original Halo: Combat Evolved is set to launch on July 28 for Xbox Series X and PS5, with a Premium Edition offering early access starting July 23. Fans can choose from multiple editions, including a Collector’s Edition that includes exclusive physical items and collectibles.
Editions and Preorder Options
The Standard Edition of Halo: Campaign Evolved is priced at $50 and includes the Foundry Armory Pack, which features classic skins from the original 2001 game. These skins—such as the 2001 Mark V armor and 2001 Assault Rifle—will be available across all platforms, including Xbox Series X, PS5, and PC. Preorders are available at major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target, and GameStop.
For those looking for more, the Premium Edition costs $70 and comes with up to five days of early access to the full game, along with exclusive cosmetics, a digital art book, and a digital short story. The Premium Edition also includes the Alpha Halo Armory Pack, which adds five Master Chief armor skins and six weapon skins to the player's arsenal.
Collector’s Edition Includes Exclusive Physical Items
The Halo: Campaign Evolved Collector’s Edition is the most premium offering, priced at $200. This bundle includes everything from the Standard and Premium Editions, plus exclusive physical collectibles. Highlights include a 12-inch Master Chief statue from Dark Horse, a light-up LED Cortana chip, a steelbook case, original concept art prints, and a physical copy of the game for Xbox Series X. The Collector’s Edition also includes a physical version of the game manual, making it a must-have for fans.
What’s New In Halo: Campaign Evolved
While Halo: Campaign Evolved is a remake of the original 2001 title, it's more than just a graphical upgrade. The game features new gameplay mechanics, including the ability to hijack enemy vehicles and drive the Wraith, as well as nine new weapons for Master Chief. A sprint feature, missing from the original, has also been added.
The game introduces a "campaign remix" mode, where players can tackle missions with modifiers (Skulls) applied for added challenge. Two-player split-screen co-op is available on consoles, and four-player online co-op is supported across all platforms. Cross-play and shared progression between console and PC make it easy to jump between devices.
Visually, Halo: Campaign Evolved has been remastered in Unreal Engine 5, giving the iconic campaign a fresh look while preserving its nostalgic charm. With its release, fans can relive the story of Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson in a modernized format that brings the original game into the next generation.
For those looking to expand their Xbox collection, Gears of War: E-Day is also available for preorder, set to release on October 6.
