Halo: Campaign Evolved
What critics said
Gert Lush Gaming78Halo Campaign Evolved brings solid visual upgrades, great quality-of-life additions, and a brilliant soundtrack to the Xbox Series S, but it also drags along frustrating checkpoint bugs, erratic AI, and repetitive corridor shooting. If you are a diehard fan looking for a nostalgia trip with modern tweaks, it provides enough entertainment to warrant a playthrough. However, burnout veterans might find the tedious pacing and technical hiccups hard to ignore. On the Xbox Series S console itself, the game is fine but not brilliant and is not the best way to play this game.
Eurogamer80Halo: Campaign Evolved is more successful at being a reinvention of an FPS classic than it is a reproduction - and that needn't be a bad thing.
IGN70Halo: Campaign Evolved speaks to the series' timelessness and adds a decent set of new missions, but it's a mostly a lean retread that's more of a test run for its future with Unreal Engine.
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Halo Studios Reveals Five Main Highlights In Campaign Evolved's Latest Update
Update: Out now on Xbox! We've got a new update coming to Halo: Campaign Evolved at some point over the next few days, and the folks over at Halo Studios have already revealed the five main highlights that will be featured as part of it. This has been detailed on social media, including the ability to turn off both Chromatic Aberration and Film Grain, fixes for the Magnified Skull, and tweaks to Sgt. Johnson to ensure mission progression doesn't get blocked. Read the full article on purexbox.com
‘Out of scale, no mystery, damn ugly’ Halo’s original art director shares his thoughts on Campaign Evolved’s architecture
Combat Evolved's art director, Marcus Lehto, criticises Campaign Evolved's redesigned Halo ring
Halo: Campaign Evolved PS5 Update Lands Next Week with Tech Fixes
A better Sgt. Johnson and updates to Jackals. Halo Studios has announced a new PS5 update for Halo: Campaign Evolved will go live next week that includes a raft of fixes and technical improvements. There'll be more to the patch, but the developer has shared some of the biggest things it's fixing with the update: Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Halo: Campaign Evolved studio outlines five key updates that'll drop with next week's big patch
There's a new update coming to Halo: Campaign Evolved next week. The patch, which is targeting some of the biggest issues players have had with the game since its launch a few weeks ago, will arrive sometime between 17th August and 21st August (no fixed date has been announced yet).
Halo Studios Reveals Five Main Highlights In Campaign Evolved's Next Update
Arriving next week! We've got a new update coming to Halo: Campaign Evolved at some point over the next few days, and the folks over at Halo Studios have already revealed the five main highlights that will be featured as part of it. This has been detailed on social media, including the ability to turn off both Chromatic Aberration and Film Grain, fixes for the Magnified Skull, and tweaks to Sgt. Johnson to ensure mission progression doesn't get blocked. Read the full article on purexbox.com
"The most offensive thing we see every time we boot up the game" Halo co-creator takes shots at Campaign Evolved art direction
It's been an interesting launch period for Halo: Campaign Evolved. Despite reviewing well, the game has failed to sell particularly well on PS5, where the low-effort Black Ops 1 and 2 ports seemingly outsold the Microsoft title 16-to-1. After the game shipped, multiple contract positions were terminated, and players have been taking umbrage with some of the mechanical and artistic changes to the game.
Halo: Campaign Evolved struggles to sell in anywhere near the quantities the recent Black Ops revivals did, and the probable reason? Lack of multiplayer
Halo: Campaign Evolved - the remake of the original Halo 1 campaign and the first Halo game released on PlayStation - has struggled to sell in meaningful quantities, and the probable reason for it? A lack of multiplayer.
Halo's Big Budget PS5 Remake Battered by Basic Black Ops Ports in Official PS Store Charts
Shoot to kill. The PS Store download charts for July have been revealed, and guess what topped them... No, it wasn't Halo: Campaign Evolved — the big budget, ground-up remake that marks Master Chief's PlayStation debut. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
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Halo 1 Co-Creator Reveals His Verdict On The Campaign Evolved Remake
"Been slowly playing through Campaign Evolved on Heroic". Everyone's been sharing their thoughts on Halo: Campaign Evolved over the past couple of weeks since it first arrived with the Premium Edition, but what does the Halo 1 co-creator, Marcus Lehto, think of the game so far? Lehto played a massive role in bringing Halo to life back at the turn of the millennium, working in major roles on Halo 1, Halo 2, Halo 3 and Halo: Reach before departing Bungie in 2011. In regards to Campaign Evolved, he
Halo Studios Suffers Job Losses Shortly After Campaign Evolved Launch
Update: Xbox source says they're not "layoffs", but "external contractor shifts". It's been just nine days since the release of Halo: Campaign Evolved (a remake we loved enough to slap a 10/10 on it) and now a few employees at Halo Studios have indicated they've left the company. The revamped campaign appears to be off to a good start, at least on Xbox, with around 900k sales across console and PC. However, despite that early success, several Halo Studios employees have taken to LinkedIn recentl
Halo Made Its PS5 Debut, So Now It's Time for Xbox to Lay Off the Team That Made It
Standard. Halo: Campaign Evolved is a “heroic” remake of an iconic game, and it’s available for the first time on PS5. (Although it may not be setting the sales charts alight, according to early estimates.) Now with the project out of the door, it’s time for the Xbox grim reaper to hit the people that made it with a round of layoffs. It must be fun finishing projects at Microsoft, eh? Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Halo: Campaign Evolved Reportedly Had a Troubled Development That Impacted a Now-Canceled Multiplayer Project
A new report suggests that Halo: Campaign Evolved had a fairly troubled development.
Feature: Halo: Campaign Evolved PC Looks Stunning - But Requires Further Optimisation
And we shouldn't require mods to add essential features. Halo: Campaign Evolved is an important milestone for developers Halo Studios and fans alike, offering a fully remastered version of the original Halo single-player experience using a new engine, Unreal Engine 5, for a wide range of systems. As John noted in our tech review, this is an impressive reimagining that manages to stay faithful to Bungie's version while providing significant modernisation steps. Read the full article on digitalfo
Halo: Campaign Evolved doesn't have split-screen on PC, but this mod fixes that, if you're willing to look past some quirks
Halo: Campaign Evolved is officially available now across PC and consoles. All versions are nearly identical in their feature sets. Nearly. That's because the PC version does not support split-screen co-op, leaving traditional online co-op as the only way to play with a buddy.
Halo: Campaign Evolved's 'death barriers' and ungenerous out-of-bounds restrictions are making the 42 skull grind a real bore
Halo: Campaign Evolved is finally out for everyone, after five days of early access for players that pre-ordered its Premium Edition. But as the masses finally get to replaying Master Chief's debut adventure, one thing is starting to become abundantly clear: this isn't your daddy's Halo.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Modders Have Already Added Iron Man, Carl Johnson From GTA, and More
Halo: Campaign Evolved already has a bunch of mods, including one which replaces Master Chief with CJ from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
Not A Good Look For Xbox As Halo: Campaign Evolved Plays Best On PlayStation
The grass is bluer on the other side. The clever clogs at Digital Foundry have released arguably one of the most awkward console comparisons in recent memory, putting Halo: Campaign Evolved under some heat. When you hear about Halo, you think Xbox - they've been synonymous for decades. Master Chief has long served as the poster boy of Microsoft gaming exclusivity, with Halo Studios' latest remake the first Halo to launch on PlayStation hardware. Read the full article on purexbox.com
Early Data Suggests Unspectacular Start for Halo on PS5
But story still to be written. How is Halo: Campaign Evolved doing on its PS5 debut? Fine – and we certainly need a lot more data to know for sure – but likely unspectacularly, all things considered. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Here are all of the Halo: Campaign Evolved Armor Styles to switch up Chief’s look
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Tentpole Xbox release Halo: Campaign Evolved performs better on the PlayStation 5, with the PS5 Pro providing the best experience
Halo: Campaign Evolved - the latest big budget release from Microsoft - is out and in the hands of sci-fi lovers on both PlayStation and Xbox. However, after some arduous testing, you might be surprised at which console runs it best.
Halo Fares a Hair Better on PS5 Than Xbox, with PS5 Pro the Best Place to Play
Welcome to the dark side, Master Chief. Tech experts Digital Foundry have released one of the more interesting console comparisons of the generation, featuring Halo: Campaign Evolved. The long-time Xbox system seller is making its PlayStation debut with this single player remake, and Sony’s console is actually the best place to play. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Feature: Halo: Campaign Evolved Scales Well from PS5 Pro to Xbox Series S Despite Its Full-Throated Unreal Engine 5 Features
A gorgeous, technically-astute remake of an all-time classic. Halo: Campaign Evolved marks the first time that a series title has launched simultaneously on Xbox and PlayStation consoles, with four target platforms varying significantly in performance terms. How does the new remaster and its Unreal Engine 5 underpinnings scale from Xbox Series S to PS5 Pro? And does this ambitious remake deliver a consistent experience across all four machines? Read the full article on digitalfoundry.net
Halo: Campaign Evolved Is Out Now
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Halo: Campaign Evolved Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass, And Here's A Bunch Of Free Master Chief Skins
Dun dun dun dun dunnnnnnn! Halo: Campaign Evolved is officially available worldwide on Xbox, PC, and PS5. It's still so surreal seeing Halo on a Sony console, but better yet, It's available day one with Xbox Game Pass! Hooray, confetti and grunt brains everywhere! The Standard Edition of Halo Studios' breathtaking remake is out now for everyone after a bit of a rocky start of paid early access, and Game Pass Ultimate players can now defrost the Master Chief and get busy bonking Covenant baddies.
All Halo: Campaign Evolved Skull locations and where to find each
Track down these collectible modifiers to remix missions.
What time does Halo: Campaign Evolved go live? Digital release time in your region
The game launches globally today, following its Early Access period
Halo: Campaign Evolved has launch Twitch Drops, and here’s what you need to know
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How Halo Studios Evolved a Classic – Halo: Campaign Evolved | Official XBOX Podcast
On this episode of the Official XBOX Podcast, we’re sitting down with the Halo team to talk all things Halo: Campaign Evolved. We’re discussing the 25-year legacy of the iconic franchise, how the team upgraded and remade a classic for the modern era, what players can expect when they dive in, and we’re getting an […] The post How Halo Studios Evolved a Classic – Halo: Campaign Evolved | Official XBOX Podcast appeared first on XBOX Wire.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Review - A Great Game Once Is Still Great On Fourth Release
Halo: Campaign Evolved is a great modern adaptation of Master Chief's maiden voyage. If the Bonus Missions are a sign of what's to come, I'm excited for the future of Halo
Here’s the precise time Halo: Campaign Evolved releases in your region
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Halo: Campaign Evolved Legendary Ending Teases A Halo 2 Remake Is On The Way
*Minor Spoiler Warning*. Halo Studios has teased that a remake of Halo 2 is coming, and they've done it in the best possible way. Back in 2001, players who managed to complete the final mission of Halo: Combat Evolved on Legendary difficulty were treated with a secret ending. It wasn't anything major, just a fun cutscene featuring the UNSC's finest, Sergeant Johnson hugging a Covenant Elite as the Halo ring exploded around them. Read the full article on purexbox.com
Don't Play Halo: Campaign Evolved on Steam Deck or Xbox Ally
The new Halo: Campaign Evolved looks terrible on low-end hardware like the Steam Deck and Xbox Ally, with worse image quality than the older Master Chief Collection. If you want to play Halo handheld, you're better off with the older game.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Secret Ending Cutscene Suggests a Halo 2 Remake Is on the Way
Halo Studios seems to have teased a Halo 2 remake in a secret ending cutscene for Halo: Campaign Evolved.
If you’re looking for the Perspective Skull in Halo: Campaign Evolved, here’s its location
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Halo: Campaign Evolved early adopters were unable to play the game on Steam as it kept forcing them to look at the art book instead
I mean, it is a pretty art book.
Roundup: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Halo: Campaign Evolved
The verdict is in. The Halo: Campaign Evolved embargo has officially lifted, and therefore we're seeing a massive number of reviews online for the latest first-party title in Xbox's lineup, including here at Pure Xbox where we gave it a 10/10 in our review! <related ids="204030"> Read the full article on purexbox.com
'This Issue Should Be Resolved' - Halo Premium Upgrade Seemingly Fixed For Campaign Evolved
It launched with problems across Xbox and PC. Have you bought the Premium Edition or Premium Upgrade for Halo: Campaign Evolved, only to find it's not working properly? You're not alone - and Halo Support has now issued a statement about it. In a nutshell, it seems most Premium owners were unable to get early access across Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and the Xbox PC app when it began earlier today, and they're still being locked out at the time of writing. Read the full article on purexbox.com
Halo Support 'Investigating' Issues With Premium Upgrade For Campaign Evolved
It launched with problems across Xbox and PC. Have you bought the Premium Edition or Premium Upgrade for Halo: Campaign Evolved, only to find it's not working properly? You're not alone - and Halo Support has now issued a statement about it. In a nutshell, it seems most Premium owners were unable to get early access across Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and the Xbox PC app when it began earlier today, and they're still being locked out at the time of writing. Read the full article on purexbox.com
Halo: Campaign Evolved Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S
How the Xbox versions stack up. Right then, here we go! Halo: Campaign Evolved has officially launched in early access for Premium Edition and Premium Upgrade owners today, and therefore we've got footage from both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S versions to share. We're looking to the ever-reliable Fuzion Xbox Testing on YouTube for this, which always does a great job at providing gameplay for both consoles whenever a major new release arrives on the Series X and S. Read the full article on
13 ways Halo: Campaign Evolved modernizes the iconic FPS
Halo: Combat Evolved is a landmark game that helped define the experience of early console first-person shooters. But with Halo: Campaign Evolved, Halo Studios has introduced a number of changes to bring the game into the modern era. Halo’s debut on PlayStation uses new mechanics, tweaked controls, haptic feedback, and adjusted weapons to make this […]
Halo Campaign Evolved Review: An Unreal excuse to revisit a classic
Halo Studios' Unreal Engine-powered remake reminded me why I fell in love with this series in the first place
Halo: Campaign Evolved Review
Halo: Campaign Evolved speaks to the series' timelessness and adds a decent set of new missions, but it's a mostly a lean retread that's clearly a test run for its future with Unreal Engine.
Review: Halo: Campaign Evolved Gives Us Hope for a Reforged Franchise
The remake I've always wanted. The original Halo: Combat Evolved established the franchise as the crown jewel of the Xbox lineup, so it's not too much of a reach to say that Halo: Campaign Evolved marks an important turning point for Microsoft as a whole. The game, which remakes the single-player portion of the original using Unreal Engine 5 instead of the Slipspace Engine used by last mainline entry Halo Infinite, is a key technical milestone for newly renamed developers Halo Studios, as they
Should you play the bonus missions first in Halo: Campaign Evolved?
Decide where to begin John 117's story.
Halo: Campaign Evolved review
A neat, but fundamentally flawed remake that doesn't always understand the appeal of Halo.
Halo: Campaign Evolved – The Brand New Features in This Remake of A Classic
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Halo: Campaign Evolved review
When Master Chief first sets foot on the unknown ringworld known as Halo, he is fighting for his life. Harried and ambushed by countless enemy ships, Chief's commanding officer scuttles their intergalactic craft upon the ringworld - assuming the human troops will fare better on this structure than face a cold, indifferent death in the vacuum of space. But once they set foot upon Halo, they realise all is not what it seems; here, they are trespassing on the work of a culture that has come before.
Here’s the full list of hidden Skulls available in Halo: Campaign Evolved
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This Halo: Campaign Evolved Fanta skin is certainly vibrant, but at least it’s free
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Halo: Campaign Evolved release times and early access explained
Step back onto the ring 25 years later.
Want to see Master Chief’s behind? Here’s how to play Halo: Campaign Evolved in third-person
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Halo: Campaign Evolved drops PvP, but does it still have co-op or split-screen multiplayer?
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Halo: Campaign Evolved release date, platforms, and more
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Talking Point: So, Are You Getting The Premium Upgrade For Halo: Campaign Evolved?
Launch is just a few days away! We're getting very close to the next Xbox first-party release now! Halo: Campaign Evolved is officially releasing on July 28th, but like Xbox does with all its new launches these days, there's an early access period thrown in the mix. We'll be breaking down Halo's release dates and access times later this weekend, but simply put, if you pick up either the Premium Edition or Premium Edition Upgrade of Halo: Campaign Evolved, you'll be able to start playing on Thurs
The Halo: Campaign Evolved system requirements might make your PC sweat a little
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Halo: Campaign Evolved has multiple editions, and here’s what comes in each
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Halo: Campaign Evolved has early access, and here’s how you can get it
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Halo's Physical PS5 Disc Won't Play without a Download
Campaign devolved. If you were hoping to pick up a physical copy of Halo: Campaign Evolved on PS5, take heed: the game won't be playable straight off the disc. Another example of something that's becoming an increasingly common trend, you'll need to pull a "content download" before jumping into Master Chief's very first PlayStation excursion. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Here's Your First Look At Splitscreen In Halo: Campaign Evolved
Sharing screens just like we did in the glory days. As marketing for Halo: Campaign Evolved continues to ramp up following the game going gold, so too does the coverage from developer Halo Studios. Just yesterday, the team hosted an hour-long livestream where we got our first proper look at splitscreen co-op, in addition to details surrounding skulls and the challenging LASO mode. It's strange, we could've sworn we'd seen splitscreen before now, but it turns out we hadn't. This is the official r
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Xbox Has Two More First-Party Releases In 2026, And They Could Be The Most Lucrative
One of them is PC-only, but it's still a massive first-party game. A lot of the focus this year when it comes to Xbox first-party releases has been on Forza Horizon 6, Halo: Campaign Evolved and Gears of War: E-Day, especially considering it's the 25th anniversary of Xbox and those franchises have been integral to the success of the brand for much if not all of its lifespan. However, there are still two more Xbox-owned games that are coming out before the end of 2026, and they might end up outpe
Rumour: Next Halo Game Will Be a New 'Mainline Instalment', Casting Doubt on More Remakes
Campaign devolved. Given that Halo: Campaign Evolved basically confirms plans for another remake in an unlockable ending scene, it's surprising to hear that the series' next game will apparently be a brand new, mainline title. This fresh rumour comes from The Hollywood Reporter, who credit an unnamed source in their coverage of the newly announced job losses at Xbox. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
UK Charts: Master Chief Knocks Splatoon Raiders Off The Top Spot
Chin up, Chief. This week's UK physical gaming charts sees Splatoon Raiders ousted from #1 by the Master Chief in Halo: Campaign Evolved, with Nintendo occupying 15 spots in the Top 40 charts and Raiders knocked to #2 in its second week. Both Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream slip down one place each, with Pokémon Pokopia moving up into the Top 5 again, and Resident Evil Requiem breaking back into the Top 10 just below that. Read the full article on ninte
Players’ Choice: Vote for July 2026’s best new game
Last month was filled with adventures big and small, sports action, and spiritual battles! Some big new releases included Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Denshattack, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, and more. Which game was your favorite? How does it work? At the end of every month, PlayStation Blog will open a […]
Halo on helium has arrived less than a week after modders got their hands on Campaign Evolved, though AI might've been used to chipmunk Chief and Cortana
Update: Exactly two minutes after publishing, I noticed that Halo - Chipmunk Edition's creator has AI-generated music videos on their YouTube channel. Laugh rescinded pending further evidence. Beware that searching for Halo: Campaign Evolved mods is very much a game of avoid/try to spot the AI use at the moment for those averse to the tech. Original story follows: Halo: Campaign Evolved's now it's out in full, so naturally the mods are flowing. In taking a look through the early ones, which incl
Xbox Servers Were Down For 20 Hours, But Everything Should Be Working Now
Update: "Good news — the earlier Xbox issue should now be mitigated". Last week, Xbox suffered an untimely server outage preventing players from accessing Halo: Campaign Evolved Early Access on the very same day it launched. Not great from Team Green, and to make matters worse, it looks like servers are playing up once again. You're not alone, Xbox Support confirms the outage, this time preventing players from signing into accounts, games not showing up in libraries, and issues launching games.
This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Halo: Campaign Evolved, Village in the Shade, more
Halo: Campaign Evolved for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, and Village in the Shade …
Here's your next batch of Xbox Game Pass games for July
Xbox has revealed the next batch of games coming to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service during the remainder of July and in early August, with Halo: Campaign Evolved and Hell Is Us spearheading the selection.
Xbox lists its next seven Game Pass titles, including Halo: Campaign Evolved and Beast of Reincarnation
Mistfall Hunter is also another Game Pass day one release
Halo: Campaign Evolved and Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation Lead Xbox Game Pass July 2026 Wave 2 Lineup
The rest of July and early part of August will see some big hitters join Xbox Game Pass, chief among them Halo: Campaign Evolved.
Game Pass adds Halo: Campaign Evolved, Beast of Reincarnation, and more in late July to early August
Microsoft has announced new titles coming to Game Pass in late July to early August, …
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Halo: Campaign Evolved, Beast of Reincarnation, and More
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Feature: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (July 20-24)
Including at least three Xbox Game Pass additions! Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for July 20-24! The big release of the next few days is undoubtedly Halo: Campaign Evolved, which goes live for Premium Edition and Premium Upgrade owners on the 23rd, while we're also getting at least three Xbox Game Pass titles including Shift at Midnight and Planet Crafter! Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: Read the full article on purexbox.com
These 11 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (July 9-21)
July is going to be a blast! Today Microsoft has announced the next official batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for July 2026, with 11 games joining the service from July 9-21. Xbox is already poised to have a big month with Halo: Campaign Evolved coming in late July, but an extra Tony Hawk's game, and the overwhelmingly popular Planet Crafter bulk up the early offering nicely. If you didn't spot them, two games have already dropped onto Game Pass in July in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 for the XGP Pr
Microsoft Adds "Xbox Handheld" Logo To Xbox Store Pages, But What Does It Mean?
Could this hint at an official Xbox Handheld? Microsoft has begun adding an "Xbox Handheld" label to games like Gears of War: E-Day, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and more. The new graphic can be found by meandering down to the "Ways To Play" section. Of course, this indicates whether specific titles are optimised for handheld play, similar to Steam Deck Verified, which, funnily enough, also includes Steam's logo on the store page. Read the full article on purexbox.com
Here's What's In The 'Premium Upgrade' Editions For Fable, Gears & Halo On Xbox
Early access being one of the major perks. As always, Xbox is continuing the formula of adding Premium Upgrades for the likes of Halo: Campaign Evolved, Gears of War: E-Day and Fable, all of which kicked off their pre-orders following the Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday. The Premium Upgrade contains all the same content as the Premium Edition for these games, but with one key difference - it doesn't include the base game. Basically, the idea is that the "Upgrade" is for people who can already acce
Gears of War: E-Day Could Be the First UE5 Game to Fulfil the Engine's Promise
Plus: Halo: Campaign Evolved and the X25 special edition console from the Xbox Showcase. Microsoft took to the stage earlier this week for the Xbox Games Showcase, with Gears of War: E-Day taking the headline spot. This is a game that we're excited about, as it might just be the first to truly fulfil the promise of Unreal Engine 5: large-scale, varied and detailed environments without pop-in, crisp image quality and extensive ray-traced lighting via hardware Lumen. Add on long view distances, p
Halo Campaign Evolved, Gears of War E-Day and Fable are all getting Collector’s Editions with statues
All three are available to pre-order today
Xbox's CCO Might Have Just Revealed The First-Party Order For Late 2026
"We start out with Halo: Campaign Evolved". Last week, Xbox's Matt Booty appeared on the Official Xbox Podcast to discuss the Xbox Games Showcase along with the delay of Fable to February 2027, and he might have actually revealed Xbox's first-party order for late 2026. This was picked up by Windows Central the other day, and it certainly sounds quite definitive — the Xbox CCO mentions that "we start out with Halo: Campaign Evolved", followed by Minecraft Dungeons 2, Gears of War: E-Day and Call