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Halo: Campaign Evolved Goes All-In on PS5 Pro Support as Xbox Bets Big on Rival Console

Halo: Campaign Evolved will require a Microsoft account and Xbox Gamertag for online play on PS5. Halo Studios clarified that local split-screen co-op requires a PlayStation account for each player but does not require PlayStation Plus. A tabletop adaptation of the game is also launching this year.

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What changed

Halo Studios retracted the requirement for PlayStation Plus subscriptions for local split-screen play.

Live updates

  1. Halo: Campaign Evolved PS5 Account Requirements Clarified

    Halo: Campaign Evolved will require a Microsoft account and Xbox Gamertag for online play on PS5. Halo Studios clarified that local split-screen co-op requires a PlayStation account for each player but does not require PlayStation Plus. A tabletop adaptation of the game is also launching this year.

    What's confirmed:

    • Halo: Campaign Evolved requires a Microsoft account and Xbox Gamertag for online play on PS5.
    • Local split-screen co-op on PS5 requires a PlayStation account for each player but does not require PlayStation Plus.
    • Mantic Games and Halo Studios announced a 1-2 player co-op tabletop adaptation called Halo: Campaign Evolved - The Board Game launching this year.
    confidence 100%

  2. Halo: Campaign Evolved PS5 Co-Op Requirements and Early Access Details

    Halo: Campaign Evolved launches July 28 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. Premium versions grant early access to the game and its main menu starting July 23. Split-screen play on PS5 requires two PlayStation Plus subscriptions.

    What's confirmed:

    • Halo: Campaign Evolved releases on July 28 for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC.
    • Premium versions of the game provide early access starting July 23.
    • Halo Studios released six hours of footage featuring the game's main menu.
    • PS5 split-screen play requires two PlayStation Plus subscriptions.
    confidence 100%

  3. Halo: Campaign Evolved adds PS5 Pro enhancements

    Halo: Campaign Evolved launches July 28 on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. The title will feature specific technical upgrades for the PS5 Pro. A new trailer showcasing the game was captured on that hardware.

    What's confirmed:

    • Halo: Campaign Evolved releases July 28 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
    • Microsoft and Halo Studios released a trailer captured on PS5 Pro.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • PS5 Pro enhancements include 3D audio, faster loads, and Spectral Super Resolution.
    confidence 90%

  4. Halo: Campaign Evolved Pre-Orders Surge on PS5 Ahead of July Launch

    Microsoft will release the Halo: Campaign Evolved remake on July 28, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC. The title is currently one of the best-selling pre-orders on the PlayStation Store. This marks the first time a mainline Halo campaign has launched on a PlayStation console.

    What's confirmed:

    • Halo: Campaign Evolved launches July 28, 2026, on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC.
    • The game is a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved built in Unreal Engine 5.
    • Four-player online co-op, cross-play, and cross-progression are supported across all platforms.
    • The Standard Edition costs $49.99.
    • The Collector's Edition costs $199.99.
    • Premium and Collector's Edition buyers get early access starting July 23.
    • The game will be available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass at launch.
    • The remake adds three new story missions called Operation: METEORITE.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Xbox version lacks the hardware-exclusive enhancements provided for the PS5 Pro.
    • Xbox used PS5 Pro footage in trailers to the confusion of fans.
    confidence 95%

  5. Halo: Campaign Evolved prioritizes PS5 Pro with exclusive upgrades as Xbox shifts focus

    Microsoft’s *Halo: Campaign Evolved* remake is launching July 28 with a surprising emphasis on PS5 Pro support, including hardware-exclusive enhancements. The Xbox version will release day-one but lacks PS5 Pro-specific features, marking a shift in Microsoft’s console strategy. The game retains co-op and cross-play but drops competitive multiplayer. Xbox’s use of PS5 Pro footage in trailers has sparked confusion among fans.

    What's confirmed:

    • *Halo: Campaign Evolved* launches July 28 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam with pre-orders open now.
    • The PS5 Pro version will include enhancements not present on Xbox Series X|S, per technical benchmarks and trailers.
    • The game focuses solely on the single-player campaign, retaining co-op and cross-progression but omitting competitive multiplayer.
    • Xbox released a trailer labeled as ‘captured on PS5 Pro,’ despite the game being cross-platform, which has confused fans.
    • Microsoft is reportedly investing in console exclusives, contrasting with *Halo: Campaign Evolved*’s multi-platform release.
    • The PS5 version may feature DualSense-specific immersion enhancements leveraging Sony’s hardware advantages.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Microsoft’s use of PS5 Pro footage in trailers was originally intended for Sony’s State of Play event.
    • The PS5 Pro version could be the ‘best’ way to play the game due to unspecified technical optimizations.
    • Xbox fans are questioning Microsoft’s console strategy after the PS5 Pro-focused trailer.
    • The game’s story includes ‘brand-new additions and surprises’ beyond the original *Combat Evolved* campaign.
    confidence 92%