Sign up
Log in
Article
Discussion
Edit
History
Editing
Halo: Campaign Evolved
From Halopedia, the Halo wiki
You are not logged in
. Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits. If you
log in
or
create an account
, your edits will be attributed to your username, along with
other benefits
.
Anti-spam check. Do
not
fill this in!
{{Title|''Halo: Campaign Evolved''}} {{Status|RealWorld}} {{New content}} {{Game infobox |name=''Halo: Campaign Evolved'' |image=[[File:HCEV Cover.jpg|300px]] |developer=[[Halo Studios]]{{Ref/Site|Id=Xbox|URL=https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/halo-campaign-evolved/9N683TDT5M7R/0010|Site=Xbox|Page=Halo: Campaign Evolved|D=24|M=10|Y=2025}} |primary-dev= |support-dev= |publisher=[[Xbox Game Studios]]{{Ref/Reuse|Xbox}} |writer= |composer= |engine=[[Unreal Engine|Unreal Engine 5]]{{Ref/Reuse|Xbox}} |platform= *PC **[[Wikipedia:Windows|Windows]] **[[Steam]] *[[Xbox Series X/S]] *PlayStation 5 |releasedate= *[[2026#July|July 23, 2026]] {{C|Premium edition}}{{Ref/Site|Id=HCEVSteam|URL=https://store.steampowered.com/app/2806050/Halo_Campaign_Evolved/|Site=Steam|Page=''Halo: Campaign Evolved''|D=07|M=06|Y=2026}} *[[2026#July|July 28, 2026]] {{C|Standard edition}}{{Ref/Site|Id=WireBig|URL=https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/10/24/halo-campaign-evolved-answering-the-big-questions/|Site=Xbox Wire|Page=Halo: Campaign Evolved – Answering the Big Questions About This Ambitious Remake|D=24|M=10|Y=2025}}{{Ref/Marketing|Id=CEVNM|CEV|Halo: Campaign Evolved New Missions Trailer}} |canceldate= |genre=[[First-person shooter]] |modes= *Singleplayer{{Ref/Site|Id=WPIntroducing|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/introducing-halo-campaign-evolved|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Introducing Halo: Campaign Evolved|D=24|M=10|Y=2025}} *[[Cooperative play]]{{Ref/Reuse|WPIntroducing}} **2-player splitscreen {{C|console-only}}{{Ref/Reuse|WPIntroducing}} **Up to 4-player online{{Ref/Reuse|WPIntroducing}} |rating= [[Entertainment Software Rating Board|ESRB]]: Mature 17+ (M) for Violence, Blood and Gore and Language{{Ref/Reuse|CEVNM}} }} '''''Halo: Campaign Evolved''''' is a [[first-person shooter]] game developed by [[Halo Studios]] and published by [[Xbox Game Studios]]. It is a remake of the original ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', recreated in [[Unreal Engine|Unreal Engine 5]], following up on the ''[[Project Foundry]]'' demo first created by Halo Studios in [[2024]].{{Ref/Reuse|Xbox}} Unlike [[2011]]'s ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'', the game is a complete remake of the original rather than just a graphical remaster. It includes remade gameplay, art, re-recorded voice acting and music, and new story content in the form of new prequel missions set one year before the story of ''Combat Evolved'', with the goal of providing a modern entry point to the ''Halo'' franchise for new players.{{Ref/Reuse|WireBig}} ''Campaign Evolved'' was released on July 28, [[2026]] on the [[Xbox Series X/S]], Xbox Cloud Gaming, Xbox Play Anywhere, PC (via [[Steam]] and [[Windows]] Store), and for the first time in the series' history, PlayStation 5.{{Ref/Reuse|WireBig}} Players who purchased the game's [[Halo: Campaign Evolved Premium Edition|premium edition]] were given early access and were able to begin playing ''Campaign Evolved'' on July 23, 2026.{{Ref/Reuse|HCEVSteam}} ==Gameplay== {{multiple image |align=right |perrow=2 |footer=Screenshot comparisons between ''Combat Evolved'' (left) and ''Campaign Evolved'' (right). |image1=HCE PK POA Canteen Fight.png |width1=220 |caption1= |alt1=The mess hall aboard the Pillar of Autumn in Halo: Combat Evolved. |image2=HCEV PK POA Canteen Fight.png |width2=220 |caption2= |alt2=The mess hall aboard the Pillar of Autumn in Halo: Campaign Evolved. |image3=HCE PK Halo Beacon.png |width3=220 |caption3= |alt3=A beacon tower on Halo in Halo: Combat Evolved. |image4=HCEV PK Halo Beacon.png |width4=220 |caption4= |alt4=A beacon tower on Halo in Halo: Campaign Evolved. |image5=HCE PK T&R Pad Fight.png |width5=220 |caption5= |alt5=A battle at the Truth and Reconciliation's gravity lift in Halo: Combat Evolved. |image6=HCEV PK T&R Pad Fight.png |width6=220 |caption6= |alt6=A battle at the Truth and Reconciliation's gravity lift in Halo: Campaign Evolved. |image7=HCE PK AOTCR Ghost.png |width7=220 |caption7= |alt7=A Ghost approaches the Master Chief in Halo: Combat Evolved. |image8=HCEV PK AOTCR Ghost.png |width8=220 |caption8= |alt8=A Ghost approaches the Master Chief in Halo: Campaign Evolved. |image9=HCE PK AOTCR Spirit.png |width9=220 |caption9= |alt9=A Spirit in a snowy canyon in Halo: Combat Evolved. |image10=HCEV PK AOTCR Spirit.png |width10=220 |caption10= |alt10=A Spirit in a snowy canyon in Halo: Campaign Evolved. }} Per its name, ''Campaign Evolved'' is a [[campaign]]-only experience with no multiplayer component. The game supports singleplayer or [[cooperative play]] with up to two players splitscreen or four players online - a notable increase from the two-player co-op in the original ''Combat Evolved''. The splitscreen component is only supported on the console releases of ''Campaign Evolved''.{{Ref/Reuse|WPIntroducing}} The game features all of the weapons from the original game alongside nine new weapons useable for the first time in ''Combat Evolved''{{'}}s campaign, including the [[CEV:Energy Sword|Energy Sword]],{{Ref/Marketing|Id=Roundtable|HCEV|Halo: Campaign Evolved Roundtable Reveal}} [[CEV:Battle Rifle|Battle Rifle]], [[CEV:Fuel Rod Gun|Fuel Rod Gun]], [[CEV:Sentinel Beam|Sentinel Beam]], [[CEV:Needle Rifle|Needle Rifle]],{{Ref/YouTube|Id=hwc1|OrvqXfY_7tU|Halo|Community Stage - Halo World Championship 2025 – Day 1|T=7799|Detail=Halo Studios Project Deep Dive|D=26|M=10|Y=2025}} [[CEV:SMG|SMG]], [[CEV:Brute Plasma Rifle|Brute Plasma Rifle]], [[CEV:Spiker|Spiker]],{{Ref/Reuse|CEVNM}} and the [[CEV:Beam Rifle|Beam Rifle]].{{Ref/Marketing|Id=CEVFirstLookSkulls|CEV|Halo: Campaign Evolved First Look: Skulls, Remix & Co-Op}} Likewise, the game now features the ability to drive the [[CEV:Wraith|Wraith]] - a vehicle not useable in the original - alongside the ability to [[Boarding (gameplay mechanic)|board and take over]] vehicles. The [[CEV:Warthog|Warthog]] has also been updated to have an additional fourth seat on the rear bumper, allowing the vehicle to transport a full [[fireteam]] of four for the first time in the series.{{Ref/Reuse|WPIntroducing}} Unlike the original game, ''Campaign Evolved'' now features the ability to [[sprint]], though this feature can be turned off for a more classic experience.{{Ref/Reuse|WireBig}} Weapons like the [[CEV:Assault Rifle|Assault Rifle]] and Needler which were hip-fire-only in the original game now have [[Smart-linking|aiming]] similar to that of ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' and ''[[Halo Infinite]]''. ===Levels=== ''Halo: Campaign Evolved'' includes all ten original levels from ''Combat Evolved'' alongside three new prequel missions focused on Master Chief and Sergeant Johnson some time prior to the events of the main game.{{Ref/Reuse|WPIntroducing}} #[[CEV:The Pillar of Autumn|The Pillar of Autumn]] #[[CEV:Halo|Halo]] #[[CEV:The Truth and Reconciliation|The Truth and Reconciliation]] #[[CEV:The Silent Cartographer|The Silent Cartographer]] #[[CEV:Assault on the Control Room|Assault on the Control Room]] #[[CEV:343 Guilty Spark|343 Guilty Spark]] #[[CEV:The Library|The Library]] #[[CEV:Two Betrayals|Two Betrayals]] #[[CEV:Keyes|Keyes]] #[[CEV:The Maw|The Maw]] *Three new additional prequel missions set during [[Operation: METEORITE]].{{Ref/Reuse|WPIntroducing}}{{Ref/Reuse|CEVNM}}{{Ref/Site|Id=WireShowcase|URL=https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/06/07/halo-campaign-evolved-launch-preorder-xbox-games-showcase-2026/|Site=Xbox Wire|Page=Halo: Campaign Evolved Launches July 28, Pre-Orders Available Now|D=07|M=06|Y=2026}} The first level of the prequel campaign is available to play as soon as the game is first loaded, though Halo Studios recommends playing the original campaign first. #[[CEV:Boarding Action|Boarding Action]] #[[CEV:The Most Dangerous Game|The Most Dangerous Game]] #[[CEV:Heavy Burden|Heavy Burden]] The remade levels have been created with a focus on maintaining the classic "feel" of ''Combat Evolved''{{'}}s levels, and so most changes have focused on updating sections of the game (such as The Library) which were previously unintuitive to add in additional environmental storytelling and refine the pacing of the mission, rather than modernising the layouts for its own sake. Likewise, some spaces have been updated to account for the larger player count available in the game.{{Ref/Reuse|WireBig}} The [[Flood]] enemies have been updated with new enemy types including the [[Flood pure form|pure forms]] first introduced to the series in ''[[Halo 3]]''.{{Ref/Reuse|Roundtable}} ===Audio=== The game features redone audio including a new remastered score recreating [[Halo: Original Soundtrack|the original soundtrack]] of ''Combat Evolved'' alongside redone sound effects across the board.{{Ref/Reuse|WPIntroducing}} The voice-acting for the original game has also been redone, with the principal cast reprising their roles as their respective characters to recreate their original dialogue and, in some cases, expand upon or alter it. New dialogue was recorded for [[343 Guilty Spark]] in The Library to help add additional context for the mission.{{Ref/Reuse|WPIntroducing}} ===Collectibles=== ''Halo: Campaign Evolved'' will include [[CEV:Skulls|new skulls]] and other collectibles,{{Ref/Site|URL=https://ew.com/halo-combat-evolved-remake-ps5-crossover-25-years-player-feedback-exclusive-11835878|Site=Entertainment Weekly|Page=Halo team talks new Combat Evolved remake, crossing over to PS5, and addressing 25 years of player feedback (exclusive)|D=24|M=10|Y=2025}} including text-based [[CEV:Terminals|terminals]] similar to [[H3:Terminals|the ones]] featured in ''Halo 3''.{{Ref/YouTube|Id=CFL|j91PL_hhfrI|Halo|Community Stage - Halo World Championship 2025 – Day 2|T=24322|D=26|M=10|Y=2025}} Skulls unlock the [[Campaign Remix]] feature,{{Ref/Site|Id=WaypointSkulls|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/skulls-campaign-remix-halo-campaign-evolved|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=<nowiki>Skulls & Campaign Remix | Halo: Campaign Evolved</nowiki>|D=10|M=06|Y=2026}} which allows players to randomise weapon behaviours, enemy placements, player attributes, environmental effects, and more.{{Ref/Reuse|WPIntroducing}}{{Ref/Reuse|CEVFirstLookSkulls}} ===Player customization=== {{Main|Player customization (Halo: Campaign Evolved)}} ''Campaign Evolved'' will support customization for the Master Chief's [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V MJOLNIR]] armor, along with various [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] and [[Covenant]] weapons. ==Appearances== {{Featurelist|secondcolumn=title-5 |title-1=Characters| ;Artificial intelligence *[[049 Abject Testament]] {{C|Mentioned in Terminals}} *[[2401 Penitent Tangent]] {{C|In Terminals}} *[[343 Guilty Spark]] *[[Cortana]] *[[Mendicant Bias]] {{C|Mentioned in Terminals}} ;Forerunner *[[Librarian]] {{C|Mentioned in Terminals}} ;Human *[[R. Abiad]] {{Mo}} *[[Agathon]] {{Fm}} *[[Aki Hikowa]] {{Mo}} *[[Antonio Silva]] {{C|In Terminals}} *[[Ava Lang]] {{C|In Terminals}} *[[Avery Johnson]] *[[Aznable]] {{Fm}} *[[Bella Disztl]] {{C|Mentioned in Terminals}} *[[Bisenti]] *[[Cammarano]] {{Mo}} *[[Dawkins]] {{C|In Terminals}} *[[Dominique]] {{Mo}} *[[Dyson]] {{Fm}} *[[Chips Dubbo]] *[[Ellen Dowski]] {{Mo}} *[[Jacob Keyes]] *[[John-117]] *[[Fitzgerald]] *[[Carol Rawley|Carol "Foehammer" Rawley]] *[[Hall]] {{Mo}} *[[Catherine Halsey]] {{C|Voice only}} *[[Gail Purdy]] {{Mo}} *[[Ethan Graves]] {{C|In Terminals}} *[[Frye]] *[[Ichijyo]] {{Fm}} *[[Kimura]] {{1st}} *[[Linda-058]] {{C|On screen}} *[[Manuel Mendoza]] *[[Marcus Hudson]] {{C|In Terminals}} *[[Marcus P. Stacker]] *[[Marvin Mobuto]] *[[Mary Murphy]] {{Mo}} *[[Melissa McKay]] {{C|In Terminals}} *[[Miranda Keyes]] {{Mo}} *[[Mitchell (pilot)|Mitchell]] {{Fm}} *[[O'Brien (Reach)|O'Brien]] {{Mo}} *[[Pauley]] {{Mo}} *[[Valdez|"Doc" Valdez]] {{C|Mentioned in Terminals}} *[[Ray (pilot)|Ray]] {{Fm}} *[[Riley]] *[[Robins]] {{1st}} *[[Sagara]] {{Fm}} *[[Samuel Marcus]] *[[Sterling]] {{Fm}} *[[Suzuki]] {{C|Mentioned in Terminals}} *[[Takaya]] {{Fm}} *[[Thom Shepard]] *[[Thrace]] {{Fm}} *[[Taylor (pilot)|Taylor]] *[[Singh]] {{Mo}} *[[Victor Ramos]] {{C|In Terminals}} *[[Wallace Jenkins]] *[[Wang (crewman)|Wang]] {{Mo}} *[[Wilkins]] {{Mo}} *[[William Lovell]] {{Mo}} *[[Williams]] {{1st}} *[[Xaing Cho]] {{C|Non-canon mention}} ;San'Shyuum *[[Minister of Harmony]] {{1st}} *[[Minister of Penitent Correction]] {{C|First appearance, in Terminals}} *[[Minister of Preparation]] {{C|Mentioned in Terminals}} *[[Prophet of Stewardship]] {{C|In Terminals}} *[[Prophet of Truth]] {{C|Mentioned in Terminals}} ;Sangheili *[[Lat 'Ravamee]] *[[Thel 'Vadamee]] {{C|Mentioned in Terminals}} *[[Zuka 'Zamamee]] ;Mgalekgolo *[[Igido Nosa Hurru]] *[[Ogada Nosa Fasu]] |title-2=Species| *[[Aleutian Nightcrab]] {{C|First mentioned, in Terminals}} *[[Human]]ity *[[Flood]] **[[Flood blister]] **[[Flood carrier form]] **[[Flood combat form]]s ***[[Flood attacker form]] **[[Flood infection form]]s ***[[Pod infector]] **[[Flood pure form]]s ***[[Flood tank form]] **[[Flood spore]] **[[Proto-Gravemind]] *[[Forerunner]] {{C|Technology only}} *[[Jiralhanae]] **[[Jiralhanae Berserker|Berserker]] **[[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftain]] {{C|Mentioned in Terminals}} *[[Kig-Yar]] **[[Ibie'shan]] **[[Ruuhtian]] ***[[Kig-Yar Minor|Minor]] ***[[Kig-Yar Major|Major]] ***[[Kig-Yar sniper|Sniper]] ***[[Kig-Yar Devotee|Devotee]] {{1st}} ***[[Kig-Yar Procurator|Procurator]] {{1st}} ***[[Kig-Yar Seer|Seer]] {{1st}} *[[Lumenon]] *[[Mgalekgolo]] **[[Gestalt Priest]] {{1st}} *''[[Morolaath]]'' {{C|Cylix only}} *''[[Rangmejo]]'' *[[San'Shyuum]] *[[Sangheili]] **[[Sangheili Minor|Minor]] **[[Sangheili Major|Major]] **[[Special Operations Officer|SpecOps]] **[[Stealth Sangheili|Stealth]] **[[Sangheili Ultra|Ultra]] **[[Sangheili Zealot|Zealot]] **[[Sangheili Sanctum Cleric|Sanctum Cleric]] {{1st}} **[[Sangheili Sanctum Acolyte|Sanctum Acolyte]] {{1st}} **[[Sangheili Sanctum Superior|Sanctum Superior]] {{1st}} **[[Sangheili Sanctum Master|Sanctum Master]] {{1st}} *[[Unggoy]] **[[Unggoy Minor|Minor]] **[[Unggoy Major|Major]] **[[Special Operations Unggoy|SpecOps]] **[[Unggoy Mendicant|Mendicant]] {{1st}} **[[Unggoy Apostle|Apostle]] {{1st}} **[[Unggoy Archdeacon|Archdeacon]] {{1st}} |title-3=Organizations| *[[Builder]] {{C|Mentioned in Terminals}} *[[Ecumene]] {{C|Mentioned in Terminals}} **[[Ecumene Council]] {{C|Mentioned in Terminals}} *[[United Nations Space Command]] **[[UNSC Marine Corps]] ***[[5th Platoon]] {{Mo}} ***[[14th Platoon]] {{Mo}} ***[[Fireteam Charlie]] ***[[Fireteam Yankee]] {{Fi}} ***[[Fireteam Zulu]] ***[[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] ****[[92nd Shock Troops Battalion]] {{1st}} *****[[Tiger Company]] {{1st}} ****[[105th Shock Troops Division]] *****[[22nd Tactical]] {{Mo}} *****[[B Company (Pillar of Autumn)|B Company]] {{C|In Terminals}} *****[[Fireteam Raven]] {{C|In Terminals}} **[[UNSC Navy]] ***[[Naval Special Warfare Command]] ****[[Libra Team]] {{1st}} ***[[Office of Naval Intelligence]] ****[[SPARTAN-II program]] **[[UNSC Data Administration]] {{Fm}} *[[Misriah Armory]] {{Mo}} *[[Weapon System Technologies]] {{Mo}} *[[Covenant]] **[[Chirurgeon]] {{C|First mentioned, in Terminals}} **[[Covenant military]] ***[[Covenant Special Operations]] **[[Covenant fleet]] ***[[Fleet of Particular Justice]] **[[Hierarchs]] {{Mo}} **[[Ministry of Harmony]] {{1st}} ***[[Sacristan Order]] {{1st}} **[[Prelate]] {{C|Mentioned in Terminals}} |title-4=Locations| *[[Blademaster's yard]] *[[Blightlands]] *[[Doisac]] {{C|Mentioned in Terminals}} *[[Eos Chasma]] {{C|Mentioned on weapon print}} *[[Flood hive]] *[[High Charity]] {{C|On screen}} **[[Garden of Reverent Contemplation]] {{C|Mentioned in Terminals}} *[[Janjur Qom]] {{C|Mentioned in Terminals}} *[[Soell system]] **[[Threshold]] ***[[Threshold gas mine]] ***[[Basis]] ***[[Installation 04]] ****[[Library]] ****[[Cartographer]] ****[[Control Room (Installation 04)|Control room]] ****[[Flood containment facility]] *[[Earth]] {{Mo}} *[[Installation 01]] {{C|Mentioned in Terminals}} *[[Installation 02]] {{C|Mentioned in Terminals}} *[[Installation 03]] {{C|Mentioned in Terminals}} *[[Installation 05]] {{C|Mentioned in Terminals}} *[[Installation 06]] {{C|Mentioned in Terminals}} *[[Installation 07]] {{C|Mentioned in Terminals}} *[[Promise]] {{1st}} *[[Epsilon Eridani system]] {{C|In slipspace portal}} **[[Reach]] {{Mo}} ***[[Quezon]] {{C|Mentioned in Terminals}} **[[Tribute]] {{C|Mentioned in Terminals}} |title-5=Events| *[[24 Hours of Quezon]] {{C|Mentioned in Terminals}} *[[Forerunner-Flood War]] {{C|Mentioned in Terminals}} *[[Great Immolation]] {{C|Mentioned in Terminals}} *[[Human-Covenant War]] **[[Fall of Reach]] {{C|Mentioned in Terminals}} **[[Battle of Installation 04]] **[[Battle of Promise]] {{Mo}} **[[Battle for Tribute]] {{C|Mentioned in Terminals}} **[[Operation: METEORITE]] {{1st}} |title-6=Weapons| ====UNSC==== ;Usable *[[MA5 series]] **[[MA5B assault rifle]] *[[BR55 battle rifle]] *[[M19 missile]] *[[M247T machine gun]] *[[M41B SPNKr]] *[[M41 Vulcan]] *[[M512 smooth-bore high-velocity cannon]] *[[M6 series]] **[[M6D magnum]] **[[Keyes' magnum]] {{1st}} *[[M7 SMG]] *[[M9 fragmentation grenade]] *[[M90 shotgun]] *[[SRS99 series]] **[[SRS99C-S2 AM sniper rifle]] ;Unusable *[[ALI-50 110mm autocannon]] *[[ASGM-10 missile]] {{Mo}} *[[M370 autocannon]] *[[M99 Stanchion]] **[[Sophie (Stanchion)|Sophie]] {{1st}} *[[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]] *[[Rampart point defense gun]] *[[Shoulder Angel]] *[[Thermite grenade|Thermite charge]] {{Mo}} ====Covenant==== ;Usable *{{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}} *[[Class-1 directed energy cannon]] *[[Class-2 directed energy cannon]] *{{Pattern|Eos'Mak|plasma pistol}} *[[Fuel rod cannon]] *[[Fuel Rod Gun]] **{{Pattern|Korva|fuel rod gun}} *{{Pattern|Gadulo|needle rifle}} *[[Plasma mortar#Type-26 35cm Directed-Energy Mortar|Type-26 Directed-Energy Mortar]] *{{Pattern|Kewu R'shi'k|plasma rifle}} *{{Pattern|Meluth'qelos|energy sword}} *[[Needler]] **{{Pattern|Posu'gelka|needler}} *{{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}} *[[Paegaas Workshop Spiker]] *{{Pattern|Sulok|beam rifle}} ;Unusable *[[Assault cannon]] *[[Heavy plasma cannon]] *[[Plasma cannon (starship)|Plasma turret]] *[[Plasma lance]] ;Forerunner ;Usable *[[Sentinel beam]] |title-7=Vehicles| ====UNSC==== ;Usable *[[Scorpion]] **[[M808C Scorpion]] {{C|Non-canon}} ***[[030569]] *[[Warthog]] **[[M12 Chaingun Warthog]] ;Unusable *[[C708 Longsword]] {{1st}} {{C|Non-canon}} **''[[Knife 03]]'' {{Fi}} **''[[Knife 07]]'' {{Fi}} **''[[Knife 12]]'' {{Fi}} **''[[Knife 25]]'' {{Fi}} **''[[Knife 31]]'' {{Fi}} *{{Class|Gladius|heavy corvette}} **{{UNSCShip|Gladius}} {{C|Non-canon mention}} *{{Class|Halberd|light destroyer}} **{{UNSCShip|Burden of Proof}} {{1st}} *{{Class|Halcyon|light cruiser}} **{{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} *[[Pelican]] **[[D77 Pelican]] ***''[[Bravo 022]]'' ***''[[Echo 419]]'' ***''[[Victor 086]]'' {{Fi}} ***''[[Victor 933]]'' *[[SKT-9 Bumblebee]] **''[[Lima Foxtrot Alpha 43]]'' *{{Class|Stalwart|light frigate}} **{{UNSCShip|Meriwether Lewis}} {{C|Mentioned only, on weapon inscription}} ====Covenant==== ;Usable *[[Banshee]] **{{Pattern|Is'belox|Banshee}} *[[Ghost]] **{{Pattern|Karo'etba|Ghost}} *[[Seraph]] *[[Shade]] *[[Wraith]] **{{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}} ;Unusable *{{Pattern|Elsedda|Banshee}} *{{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}} **''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]'' *{{Pattern|R'sisho|Tick}} *[[Spirit]] *''[[Triumph of Tolerance]]'' {{1st}} |title-8=Technology and equipment| ====UNSC==== *[[Artificial intelligence]] **[[Smart AI]] *[[CH252 helmet]] *[[Data crystal chip]] *[[Flare gun]] *[[M4 field disk]] *[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] **[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV]] ***[[DEIMOS-class Mjolnir]] **[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V]] *[[Neural interface]] **[[Command neural interface]] *[[O/I optics device]] *[[ODST armor]] *[[ORION armor]] *[[Spoofer]] *[[UNSC cross-branch armor]] ====Covenant==== *[[Active camoflage]] *[[Covenant comm node]] *[[Covenant portable shield]] *[[Covenant supply case]] *[[Gravity throne]] *[[Habitat dome]] *''[[Kelguid]]'' *[[Kig-Yar combat harness]] *[[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet]] *[[Methane tank]] *[[Overshield]] *[[Plasma battery]] *[[Relay node]] {{1st}} *[[Sangheili harness]] **{{Pattern|Bausatti|raid harness}} **[[Combat harness]] **[[Officer harness]] **[[Infiltration harness]] **[[General harness]] *[[Sangheili personal energy shield]] *[[Unggoy combat harness]] ====Forerunner==== *[[Activation index]] *[[Cylix]] *[[Domain]] {{C|Mentioned in Terminals}} *[[Forerunner personal armor]] {{C|Mentioned in Terminals}} *[[Monitor]] *[[Gene-forge]] *[[Halo array]] *[[Lithos]] {{C|Mentioned in Terminals}} *[[Sentinel]] **[[Aggressor Sentinel]] }} ==Development== ''Halo: Campaign Evolved'' is a continuation of [[Project Foundry]], Halo Studio's exploratory project on the development process in using the Unreal Engine.{{Ref/Site|Id=WP|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/a-new-dawn|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=A New Dawn|D=07|M=10|Y=2024}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Wire|URL=https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/10/06/halo-studios-unreal-engine-interview/|Site=Xbox Wire|Page=Halo Studios: New Name, New Engine, New Games, New Philosophy|D=07|M=10|Y=2024}} The development team was informed by the feedback of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'', and incorporated gameplay features from the sequels.{{Ref/Reuse|hwc1}} For audio, [[Steve Downes]] and [[Jen Taylor]] re-recorded their lines from the original game, reprising their roles as [[John-117]] and [[Cortana]] respectively. The original game's cutscenes were redone through motion capture.{{Ref/Site|Id=NotExact|URL=https://www.ign.com/articles/halo-campaign-evolved-is-a-pretty-remake-coming-to-ps5-but-not-an-exact-one|Site=IGN|Page=Halo: Campaign Evolved Is a Pretty Remake Coming to PS5, but Not an Exact One|D=25|M=10|Y=2025}} Brainstorming for the new three prequel missions occurred as early as June 2024.{{Ref/YouTube|53jf4g7Y-9M|Conor Collection|Interview With Josh Daniels - The Cinematic Director of Halo Studios|D=15|M=12|Y=2025}} ====Voice Cast==== *[[Steve Downes]] as ''[[John-117]]'' *[[Jen Taylor]] as ''[[Cortana]]'' *Keston John as ''[[Avery Johnson]]'' *Keith Silverstein as ''[[Jacob Keyes]]'' *[[Tim Dadabo]] as ''[[343 Guilty Spark]] ==Marketing and promotions== [[File:CEV EditionsTable.jpg|thumb|250px|A comparison of the game's [[Halo: Campaign Evolved Premium Edition|Premium]] and [[Halo: Campaign Evolved Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]].]] ===Roundtable Reveal=== {{Main|Halo: Campaign Evolved Roundtable Reveal}} The Roundtable Reveal premiered at the Halo World Championship on October 24, 2025. The video featured a discussion chaired by [[Brian Jarrard]] with three members of the development team, Greg Hermann, Dan Gniady, and Max Szlagor. The four gave an overview on the game and highlighted notable changes from the original.{{Ref/Reuse|Roundtable}}{{Ref/YouTube|Id=HCEVrr|e-tXi1NC_aU|Halo|Halo: Campaign Evolved <nowiki>|</nowiki> Roundtable Reveal|T=7176|D=26|M=10|Y=2025}} ===The Silent Cartographer Trailer=== {{Main|The Silent Cartographer Trailer}} The Silent Cartographer trailer shows both gameplay and cinematic footage from a pre-release build of the campaign level The Silent Cartographer.{{Ref/YouTube|efThjRym-ks|Halo|Halo: Campaign Evolved <nowiki>|</nowiki> The Silent Cartographer Trailer|D=26|M=10|Y=2025}} ===The Silent Cartographer 13 Minute Gameplay Demo=== {{Main|The Silent Cartographer 13 Minute Gameplay Demo}} The demo shows 13 minutes of gameplay footage from a pre-release build of the campaign level The Silent Cartographer.{{Ref/YouTube|hSjbIM0iegY|Halo|Halo: Campaign Evolved <nowiki>|</nowiki> The Silent Cartographer – 13 Minute Gameplay Demo|D=26|M=10|Y=2025}} ===New Missions Trailer=== {{Main|Halo: Campaign Evolved New Missions Trailer}} The New Missions Trailer premiered at the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 on June 7, 2026; while it contains a mix of gameplay and cinematic footage from the game, it also showcases the three additional new missions.{{Ref/Reuse|CEVNM}} ===Cinematic Story Trailer=== {{Main|Halo: Campaign Evolved Cinematic Story Trailer}} The Cinematic Story Trailer premiered on June 8, 2026, the day after the Xbox Games Showcase 2026. The trailer focuses on showcasing the updated levels based on those of the original ''Combat Evolved'', rather than the new prequel levels.{{Ref/Marketing|Id=CEVCS|CEV|Halo: Campaign Evolved Cinematic Story Trailer}} ==Gallery== ===Logos=== <gallery> File:HCEV_Logo-2025.png|''Halo: Campaign Evolved'' logo with white text. File:HCEV Logo-Dark.png|''Halo: Campaign Evolved'' logo with dark text. File:HCEV Logo Blue.svg|''Halo: Campaign Evolved'' logo with blue text. </gallery> ===Key art=== <gallery> File:HCEV Keyart Wallpaper.jpg|Key art. File:HCEV Keyart Wallpaper Clean.jpg|Key art without the game logo. File:HCEV Keyart Premium.png|Premium Edition variant with John-117 utilizing the [[M6D magnum]]. File:HCEV Keyart Premium (Clean).png|Premium Edition variant without the game logo. File:HCEV Keyart Energy Sword.jpg|Additional variant with John-117 utilizing the {{Pattern|Meluth'qelos|energy sword}}. File:HCEV Keyart Energy Sword (Clean).png|Additional variant without the game logo. File:CEV GameInformer Wallpaper.jpg|GameInformer cover artwork. </gallery> ===Concept art=== <gallery> File:HCEV Chief&Cortana Concept.jpg|Concept art of the Master Chief and Cortana. File:HCEV GravityLiftFight Concept.jpg|Concept art for the battle around the gravity lift on ''[[The Truth and Reconciliation]]''. File:HCEV SilentCartographerBeach Concept.jpg|Concept art for the beaches on The Silent Cartographer. File:HCEV TheMaw Concept.jpg|Concept art for Flood forms on The Maw. </gallery> ===2025 reveal screenshots=== &l