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What time does Halo Campaign Evolved release?
Halo Campaign Evolved launches worldwide on 28 July at the same moment across Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 and PC. The simultaneous release means players can begin at a consistent global time, while cross-play and cross-progression require linking a Microsoft account, particularly on PS5 and Steam.
The full release is scheduled for 15:00 UTC, which is 16:00 BST in the UK, 08:00 PDT and 11:00 EDT. Premium Edition pre-order customers received early access from 23 July at 15:00 UTC, five days before the wider launch; players in eastern Australia and New Zealand reach launch after midnight on 29 July.
In short
- Halo Campaign Evolved releases globally at 16:00 BST on 28 July.
- It launches on Xbox Series X, PS5 and PC.
- Premium Edition owners gained access five days earlier.
Explained simply
Halo Campaign Evolved is the latest instalment in the long-running Halo franchise, one of the gaming industry's most established series. It is the campaign, or single-player story mode, for what was previously known as Halo Infinite.
The game is launching simultaneously across three major gaming platforms: Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 and PC. This represents a significant moment for the franchise, as Halo titles have traditionally been exclusive to Xbox hardware, whilst this release makes the campaign available to a much broader audience.
The simultaneous multi-platform release includes cross-play functionality, allowing players on different systems to play together, and cross-progression, which lets players carry their progress between platforms through a linked Microsoft account. These features aim to create a unified experience across the three platforms for both new and returning players.