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Halo: Campaign Evolved Remake Arrives July 28 on PS5, PC and Xbox

The Unreal Engine rebuild modernizes combat, adds 42 unlockable gameplay modifiers and a full third‑person option while prioritizing single‑player and four‑player co‑op.

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Overview

  • Halo Studios confirmed the remake will launch July 28 with early access July 23 on PlayStation 5, Windows PC and Xbox Series X|S, making the series available on PlayStation for the first time in this release cycle.
  • Developer Damon Conn says every encounter, cinematic, environment, body and weapon was rebuilt in Unreal Engine while legacy Combat Evolved code remains beneath the new layer to preserve core behavior.
  • The game adds modern actions such as sprinting, boarding vehicles, picking up the energy sword and adjusted level geometry to support four-player cross-platform co‑op and new prequel missions.
  • Campaign Evolved includes a record 42 hidden 'skulls' that alter gameplay and visuals, a 'Perspective' skull that lets players play the entire campaign in third‑person, and a randomized Campaign Remix mode for repeated runs.
  • There is no competitive multiplayer; the release focuses on single‑player and cooperative play, and its multi‑platform launch and technical overhaul mark a notable strategic shift from past Xbox-only Halo releases and set a foundation for future remakes.