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Halo: Campaign Evolved Is Now Out for PS5 and Xbox – Here’s What Comes in Each Edition
Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of the 2001 original built in Unreal Engine 5, has launched on Xbox, PlayStation 5 and PC, marking the series' first mainline arrival on a PlayStation console. The release includes the original 10-mission campaign alongside a new addition, Operation: METEORITE, giving both returning fans and newcomers a way to experience Master Chief's debut with modernised visuals and technology.
The game is available in three tiers: a Standard Edition at $49.99, a Premium Edition at $69.99 with digital extras such as an armoury pack, a short story and an art book, and a $199.99 Collector's Edition featuring a 12-inch Master Chief statue, a light-up Cortana chip and physical collectibles, though the latter is currently out of stock. All preorders also come with a Foundry Armory Pack containing classic and stylised armour and weapon skins.
In short
- Halo: Campaign Evolved is out now on Xbox, PS5 and PC.
- Three editions available: Standard ($49.99), Premium ($69.99), Collector's ($199.99).
- Collector's Edition, with a Master Chief statue, is currently out of stock.
Explained simply
Halo is one of gaming's most influential franchises, released by Microsoft in 2001 as a major launch title for the original Xbox console. The first game introduced the character Master Chief and became hugely successful, helping establish Xbox as a leading gaming platform.
Campaign Evolved is a remake of the 2001 original, rebuilt with modern technology for updated visuals and performance. It retains the original campaign but adds new content, appealing to both longtime fans and those new to the series.
This is the first major Halo game to release on PlayStation, ending more than 20 years of exclusivity to Microsoft's gaming systems. The move indicates a change in Microsoft's approach to franchises that had previously remained exclusive to its own platforms.