Halo Campaign Evolved will open its doors to players worldwide on July 28, 2026, following a five‑day early‑access window that launched on July 23, 2026 for Premium and Collector’s Edition purchasers.
Early Access Opens July 23, 2026
The first 5 days of gameplay are reserved for players who pre‑ordered the Premium or Collector’s Edition. On July 23, 2026, 11 AM EDT, global distribution will begin, giving everyone the same instant launching opportunity.
Regional launch times, all synchronized, are:
- US West – 08:00 AM (PDT)
- US East – 11:00 AM (EDT)
- Brazil – 12:00 PM (BRT)
- UK – 04:00 PM (BST)
- Germany – 05:00 PM (CEST)
- France – 05:00 PM (CEST)
- South Africa – 05:00 PM (SAST)
- Turkey – 06:00 PM (TRT)
- Russia – 06:00 PM (MSK)
- UAE – 07:00 PM (GST)
- India – 08:30 PM (IST)
- Singapore – 11:00 PM (SGT)
- Philippines – 11:00 PM (PST)
- China – 11:00 PM (CST)
- South Korea – 12:00 AM (KST) on July 24
- Japan – 12:00 AM (JST) on July 24
- Australia – 01:00 AM (AEST) on July 24
- New Zealand – 03:00 AM (NZST) on July 24

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Global Launch on July 28, 2026
On July 28, 2026 at 11 AM EDT the full title will be available to users across the globe. Players who pre‑ordered the Standard Edition, as well as Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass subscribers, will gain instant access.
Global release times by territory are:
- US West – 08:00 AM (PDT)
- US East – 11:00 AM (EDT)
- Brazil – 12:00 PM (BRT)
- UK – 04:00 PM (BST)
- Germany – 05:00 PM (CEST)
- France – 05:00 PM (CEST)
- South Africa – 05:00 PM (SAST)
- Turkey – 06:00 PM (TRT)
- Russia – 06:00 PM (MSK)
- UAE – 07:00 PM (GST)
- India – 08:30 PM (IST)
- Singapore – 11:00 PM (SGT)
- Philippines – 11:00 PM (PST)
- China – 11:00 PM (CST)
- South Korea – 12:00 AM (KST) on July 29
- Japan – 12:00 AM (JST) on July 29
- Australia – 01:00 AM (AEST) on July 29
- New Zealand – 03:00 AM (NZST) on July 29

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Halo Studios’ remake of the 2001 classic, built on Unreal Engine 5, continues to excite the community as the July launch draws nearer, promising a refreshed experience that stays true to the original’s legacy.

