For the First Time in 25 Years
After 25 years as an Xbox exclusive, the Halo franchise is finally coming to PlayStation. Halo: Campaign Evolved will launch day-and-date on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in 2026.
This marks the first time PlayStation players can experience the legendary series that defined the first-person shooter genre.
Halo helped launch the original Xbox in 2001 and became one of gaming's most iconic franchises. Now, a whole new generation of players on PlayStation can discover what made it legendary.
Everything confirmed for the PS5 release
Everything PlayStation players need to know
Halo is a sci-fi first-person shooter series that revolutionized the genre. Created by Bungie and now developed by Halo Studios (formerly 343 Industries), it follows Master Chief, a supersoldier fighting to save humanity from alien threats.
Released in 2001, Halo: Combat Evolved launched alongside the original Xbox and became one of the most influential games ever made. It introduced:
Campaign Evolved isn't just a remaster - it's a complete remake in Unreal Engine 5, bringing the classic story to modern standards while adding substantial new content.
Common questions from PlayStation players
A: PlayStation Plus is NOT required for the single-player campaign. However, you will need PlayStation Plus to play online co-op with other players.
A: Yes! Halo: Campaign Evolved features full cross-platform play. You can team up with friends on Xbox Series X|S and PC for online co-op.
A: No, Campaign Evolved focuses exclusively on the campaign experience. There is no competitive multiplayer mode. However, you can play the entire campaign cooperatively with up to 4 players.
A: This has not been officially confirmed yet. Check back for updates as we get closer to release.
A: The original Halo: Combat Evolved campaign takes approximately 8-10 hours to complete. With the 3 new prequel missions and expanded content, Campaign Evolved is expected to be slightly longer.
A: Yes! PS5 supports 2-player local split-screen co-op, just like on Xbox. Perfect for couch co-op.
A: The game is confirmed for 2026, but a specific date has not been announced yet. Subscribe to our newsletter below to get notified when the release date is revealed!
A: Pricing has not been announced yet. Note that Xbox players can access it for free with Game Pass, but PlayStation has no equivalent arrangement - it will be a standard purchase on PS5.
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