Yes, Halo: Campaign Evolved is on Game Pass. Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers can play the full base game beginning July 28, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. PDT.
However, not every subscription tier includes day-one access. Xbox Game Pass Essential and Premium members will need to upgrade their subscriptions or purchase the game separately.
Which Game Pass Plans Include Halo: Campaign Evolved?
Halo: Campaign Evolved is included with:
- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
- PC Game Pass
The game is not included at launch with:
- Xbox Game Pass Essential
- Xbox Game Pass Premium
Therefore, console players need Game Pass Ultimate for subscription access. PC players can use either PC Game Pass or an Ultimate membership.
When Does Halo: Campaign Evolved Join Game Pass?
Game Pass access begins alongside the worldwide release on July 28 at 8:00 a.m. PDT.
That converts to 9:00 a.m. Mountain Time, 10:00 a.m. Central Time, and 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Players in Japan, Australia, and New Zealand gain access during the early hours of July 29.
For the complete regional schedule, see our What Time Does Halo: Campaign Evolved Release? guide.
What Does the Game Pass Version Include?
Players receive the rebuilt Halo: Combat Evolved campaign and all three Operation: Meteorite prequel missions. It also includes online co-op, console split-screen, Skulls, Terminals, LASO, and Campaign Remix. However, Campaign Remix and LASO require players to find the necessary Skulls first.
The campaign supports four-player online co-op with crossplay and shared progression. Console players can also use two-player split-screen co-op.
Does Game Pass Include the Premium Edition?
Game Pass does not automatically include the Premium Edition content.
However, Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers can purchase the $20 Premium Edition Upgrade. It adds the Alpha Halo Armory Pack, a digital game manual, the Halo: Hungry Buzzards short story, and a digital artbook.
The upgrade does not include ownership of the base game. Therefore, players must maintain an eligible Game Pass subscription or purchase Halo: Campaign Evolved separately. If the subscription expires, the game becomes unavailable until the player renews or buys a copy.
Is Halo: Campaign Evolved on PlayStation Plus?
Halo: Campaign Evolved is available on PS5, but it is not included with Game Pass on that platform. PlayStation players must purchase the Standard or Premium Edition through the PlayStation Store or buy a physical PS5 copy.
The Standard Edition costs $49.99, while the Digital Premium Edition costs $69.99. Game Pass remains the cheapest launch option for eligible Xbox and PC subscribers.
Once both articles are published, send the final URLs and I’ll return the two matching cross-link CTA blocks with the Halo hub as the secondary button.
