- Halo: Campaign Evolved will launch in Early Access on July 23, allowing players to experience the game ahead of its general release.
- Pre-load options vary by platform and edition, with Xbox and PC starting July 22 and Steam Standard Edition on July 23.
- Microsoft accounts and Gamertags are required; PlayStation and Steam players must link their IDs to a Microsoft account for cross-platform features.
- Minimum PC specs include AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or Intel Core i7-10700K, 8 GB VRAM, 16 GB RAM, and 100 GB SSD.
- No official modding tools will be provided, but the team has not blocked modders; mods must comply with specific rules including non-commercial use.
*Halo: Campaign Evolved* is set to launch in Early Access on July 23, with players who pre-ordered the Premium Edition gaining access at 8:00 a.m. PDT. This early access period allows players to dive into the game ahead of its general release on July 28.12
All editions of the game will be available for installation and play on any supported platform starting July 28, with Day 1 availability for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers coinciding with this date. Players are encouraged to pre-order to unlock up to five days of Early Access, with pre-order bonuses available until July 28, 2026.
To play, users will need a Microsoft account and Gamertag, with PlayStation 5 and Steam players required to link their accounts upon first loading the game. The game will not offer official modding tools or Steam Workshop integration, but the developers have ensured that modders can still work with the content.
Minimum PC specifications for the game include: CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or Intel Core i7-10700K; GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super / AMD Radeon RX 6600 / Intel Arc A580; VRAM: 8 GB; RAM: 16 GB; Storage: 100 GB SSD; OS: Windows 10 22H2 64-bit or Windows 11.4
“Early access begins July 23 for Premium and Collector's Edition holders, with pre-load starting July 22 on Xbox and PC; PlayStation and Steam players must link their Microsoft accounts for cross-platform features. Minimum PC specs require an AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 8 GB VRAM, and 100 GB SSD.”
