I’ve had the honor of working on Halo for nearly two decades, and I’ve been lucky to share so many incredible moments with players along the way. Today’s announcement is one I’ll never forget: Halo is coming to PlayStation.
For nearly 25 years, Halo has offered players an epic sci-fi universe to explore, unforgettable characters to meet, and exhilarating gameplay to experience together. From large-scale battles to friendships formed over late-night co-op sessions, Halo has always been more than just a game – it’s about the players who’ve made it part of their lives.
From the beginning, we wanted to build a world with stories and experiences that bring people together. And now, for the first time, PS5 players will get to be part of that journey too.
Back to the beginning
We’re going back to where it all began – the legendary campaign from Halo: Combat Evolved. This is the story that first introduced players to the Master Chief, a super-soldier leading humanity’s fight for survival, and Cortana, the AI who became his closest ally. It’s where we met the Covenant, an alien alliance waging war against humanity, and uncovered the mystery of the Halo ring – an ancient megastructure holding secrets that could change the fate of the galaxy.
For some of you, it’ll be a chance to revisit a classic in a completely new light. For others, it’ll be the very first time setting foot on the ring and discovering what makes Halo unforgettable.
What to expect
Halo: Campaign Evolved has been rebuilt from the ground up to honor the original while modernizing the experience. The full campaign returns with every mission enhanced through high-definition visuals and all-new cinematics. We’ve also evolved the gameplay experience itself with smoother controls and movement, as well as improved wayfinding and combat flow. The soundtrack has been fully remastered, while the sound design has been rebuilt to deliver a more immersive experience.
Top: Halo: Combat Evolved (2001), Bottom: Halo: Campaign Evolved
Combat feels sharper than ever, with nine additional weapons from across the series added to the arsenal. You’ll also find new challenges woven into the experience, including three brand-new prequel missions starring the Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson – a decorated Marine who’s been at Chief’s side since the beginning. These missions are set before the events of Halo: Combat Evolved and introduce new environments, gameplay, and characters.
Vehicles remain a hallmark of Halo’s sandbox, and this time you’ll have even more freedom to wreak havoc. For the first time in Halo: CE, you can hijack enemy rides and even take control of the Covenant’s massive Wraith tank. And if you’re looking for a new challenge or just want to shake things up, the campaign includes the largest set of “Skulls” ever – optional modifiers that remix missions with randomized weapons, enemies, and environments for endless ways to play. Some Skulls push your limits, like one that disables your HUD entirely for a greater challenge, while others prove that not every fight has to be serious (yes, Grunt headshots still burst into confetti).
Top: Halo: Combat Evolved (2001), Bottom: Halo: Campaign Evolved
Better together
What makes Halo special isn’t just the gameplay, it’s who you play it with. Bringing Halo to PlayStation means even more players can share in that experience. In Halo: Campaign Evolved, you can jump into four-player online co-op with friends or kick it old school with two-player couch co-op on your PlayStation- now with cross-play and cross-progression across console and PC.
Looking ahead
Halo: Campaign Evolved is coming in 2026, launching day and date on PlayStation 5. We’ll have more to share in the months ahead, but for now, you can wishlist today.
As the Master Chief once said: “I think we’re just getting started.”