Halo: Campaign Evolved on Game Pass
Which tiers get it, cloud gaming, and the $20 upgrade
Tier by Tier
| Tier | Price | Halo: Campaign Evolved? |
|---|---|---|
| Game Pass Ultimate | $22.99/mo | Yes - day one, console + PC + cloud |
| PC Game Pass | $13.99/mo | Yes - day one on PC |
| Game Pass Premium | $14.99/mo | Not at launch - expected within about a year |
| Game Pass Essential | $9.99/mo | No confirmed date |
The $20 Premium Edition Upgrade
Available to Game Pass members and Standard Edition owners. It includes the Alpha Halo Armory Pack (5 Master Chief armor skins + 6 weapon skins), the Foundry Armory Pack, a digital art book, the companion short story Hungry Buzzards, and a digital manual. It does not include the game itself- it upgrades access you already have. Find it by searching "Premium Edition Upgrade" in the Xbox Store, PlayStation Store, or Steam. (Its former perk - Early Access entry - expired at launch.)
Cloud Gaming
Supported via Xbox Cloud Gaming. Ultimate members stream it straight from the library; on Essential and Premium the store page notes "game purchase required" (stream-your-own-game).
Game Pass vs Buying
Same full game, same co-op/crossplay, and progress syncs through your Microsoft account - including with Steam and PS5 copies. Differences: XeSS is Steam-only, and if you ever leave Game Pass you lose access until you buy it ($49.99, or Standard + $20 upgrade for Premium content).
Q: Which Game Pass tiers include Halo: Campaign Evolved?
A: Game Pass Ultimate ($22.99/mo) and PC Game Pass ($13.99/mo) include it day one. Premium ($14.99/mo) gets it roughly within a year; Essential ($9.99/mo) has no confirmed date.
Q: What is the $20 Premium Edition Upgrade?
A: A $20 add-on for Game Pass members and Standard owners: Alpha Halo Armory Pack (5 armor + 6 weapon skins), Foundry Armory Pack, digital art book, the Hungry Buzzards short story, and a digital manual. It does not include the base game.
Q: Can I stream it with Xbox Cloud Gaming?
A: Yes. With Ultimate you can stream it directly from the library. Essential and Premium support cloud streaming of games you own, and the store page notes "game purchase required" for those tiers.
Q: Is the Game Pass version cut down?
A: No. It is the full game - all 13 missions, co-op, crossplay, and cross-progression. One quirk: the XeSS upscaler is Steam-exclusive, so the Game Pass PC build offers DLSS/FSR/TSR only.
Sources: Xbox Wire (July 21, 2026 Game Pass wave), official Editions support page, xbox.com cloud gaming page, allthings.how tier breakdown. Last updated July 28, 2026.