The Halo Campaign Evolved release time is July 28, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. PDT. The game unlocks simultaneously worldwide on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC.
Therefore, players cannot gain earlier access by changing their console region. However, the launch will fall on July 29 in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and several other Asia-Pacific regions.
When Can I Play Halo Campaign Evolved?
Here is when Halo: Campaign Evolved launches in several major time zones:
| Region | Release Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time | July 28 at 8:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | July 28 at 9:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | July 28 at 10:00 a.m. |
| Eastern Time | July 28 at 11:00 a.m. |
| United Kingdom | July 28 at 4:00 p.m. BST |
| Central Europe | July 28 at 5:00 p.m. CEST |
| India | July 28 at 8:30 p.m. IST |
| Hong Kong | July 28 at 11:00 p.m. HKT |
| Japan | July 29 at 12:00 a.m. JST |
| Sydney | July 29 at 1:00 a.m. AEST |
| Auckland | July 29 at 3:00 a.m. NZST |
Halo Studios confirmed that everyone will receive access at the same moment. As a result, the date difference in Asia-Pacific regions only comes from time zones rather than a delayed regional release.
Can You Play Halo: Campaign Evolved Early?
Early access began on July 23 at 8:00 a.m. PDT. It was included with the Digital Premium Edition, the Premium Edition Upgrade, and the physical Collector’s Edition.
Players can still join early access before the worldwide launch by purchasing an eligible edition. However, the early-access period ends once the Standard Edition unlocks on July 28.
The Digital Premium Edition costs $69.99. Meanwhile, the $20 Premium Edition Upgrade works with purchased copies and eligible Game Pass subscriptions.
Which Platforms Get Halo: Campaign Evolved?
Halo: Campaign Evolved launches on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PS5 Pro, Steam, Microsoft Store PC, and the Xbox app on PC. The game does not have announced Xbox One or PS4 versions.
Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members also gain access at the worldwide release time. For a full breakdown of the eligible plans and included content, see our Is Halo: Campaign Evolved on Game Pass? guide.
Halo: Campaign Evolved launches on July 28 at 8:00 a.m. PDT, giving players across every supported platform access at the same time.
