Halo: Campaign Evolved – Standard Edition - XBOX Series X | Physical disc – Requires content download

Overview

Return to the ring where the legend began with Halo: Campaign Evolved – Standard Edition for Xbox Series X, a ground-up modern remake of the original Halo: Combat Evolved campaign from Halo Studios and Xbox Game Studios. The classic Master Chief adventure has been rebuilt with high-definition visuals, redesigned cinematics, refined gameplay, completely reworked audio and substantial new content while preserving the story that launched the Halo franchise.

Step back into the armour of Master Chief John-117 alongside AI companion Cortana as humanity encounters the Covenant and uncovers the devastating secrets hidden within the mysterious Halo installation. Returning players can experience familiar missions reimagined for modern hardware, while newcomers get a contemporary entry point into one of gaming's most influential science-fiction shooters.

Campaign Evolved goes considerably beyond a visual remake. Halo Studios has added nine additional iconic weapons from across the Halo series, expanded vehicle interactions, enemy-vehicle hijacking and — for the first time in Halo: CE — the ability to pilot a fully controllable Covenant Wraith tank.

The package also introduces Operation: METEORITE, an entirely new three-mission combat operation starring Master Chief alongside Sergeant Avery Johnson, featuring fresh environments, enemies and gameplay encounters not present in the original campaign.

Play alone, team up in 2-player local split-screen, or bring together as many as four players online. Cross-platform co-op and shared progression expand the experience across supported Xbox, PC and PlayStation platforms.

Xbox Series X features include 4K Ultra HD, HDR10, Variable Refresh Rate, ray tracing, 60fps+ support, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Spatial Sound, giving Alpha Halo a significantly more modern presentation than its 2001 predecessor.

The UK physical Standard Edition has EAN 0196388813353 and is supplied as an Xbox Series X game disc. Importantly, the retail packaging states “Requires Content Download”, so a broadband internet connection and sufficient console storage are required during installation.

Key Features & Benefits

• Experience the Original Halo Campaign Rebuilt from the Ground Up – Halo Studios has recreated the Combat Evolved campaign with modern visuals, updated cinematics, refined level design and contemporary gameplay improvements while retaining the story and atmosphere that established the series.
• See Alpha Halo in 4K Ultra HD – Xbox Series X supports 4K Ultra HD, bringing dramatically greater environmental, weapon and character detail to the classic campaign.
• Enjoy Richer Lighting with HDR10 – HDR10 support improves the presentation of bright plasma effects, dark interiors, planetary landscapes and cinematic scenes on compatible displays.
• Experience Ray-Traced Visual Effects – Xbox lists ray tracing among Campaign Evolved's Series X|S capabilities, helping deliver a more sophisticated modern presentation.
• Play at 60fps and Above – 60fps+ capability gives gunplay, aiming and traversal the responsiveness expected from a modern first-person shooter.
• Get Smoother Output with Variable Refresh Rate – VRR support can improve visual smoothness on compatible televisions and monitors by synchronising display refresh behaviour more closely with the console's frame output.
• Discover Three Completely New Missions – Operation: METEORITE is a standalone three-mission story arc featuring Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson, adding new environments, enemies and gameplay beyond the original Combat Evolved campaign.
• Expand Your Arsenal with Nine More Halo Weapons – In addition to Combat Evolved's familiar firearms, the remake introduces nine iconic weapons from later Halo titles, creating new tactical possibilities in classic encounters.
• Hijack Enemy Vehicles for the First Time in Halo: CE – Campaign Evolved expands vehicle combat by allowing Master Chief to seize hostile vehicles rather than being limited to the original game's vehicle mechanics.
• Finally Drive a Covenant Wraith – The heavy Covenant Wraith tank is fully driveable, providing a new way to approach large-scale combat areas.
• Play the Entire Campaign with a Friend on One Console – Console players can use 2-player split-screen co-op, retaining one of Halo's most celebrated social features.
• Build a Four-Player Online Fireteam – Online campaign co-op supports up to four players, doubling the original Combat Evolved campaign's two-player co-op scale.
• Play Across Different Platforms – Cross-platform co-op allows compatible players on supported Xbox, PC and PlayStation systems to tackle the campaign together.
• Keep Co-op Progress Shared – Halo Studios also confirms cross-progression, allowing supported accounts and platforms to carry compatible campaign progression across the wider ecosystem.
• Remix Familiar Missions with Powerful Skulls – Campaign Remix adds optional Skull modifiers capable of changing weapons, enemies and environments, creating considerably more variety for repeat playthroughs.
• Turn Familiar Battles into New Challenges – Randomised equipment, enemies and environmental changes mean veterans can replay missions without knowing exactly how every encounter will unfold.
• Hear a Completely Rebuilt Soundscape – Campaign Evolved features a remastered soundtrack and rebuilt sound design, updating weapon fire, environments and cinematic audio for modern systems.
• Experience New Cinematics and Animation – The remake replaces the original presentation with newly created visuals and animation while retelling the Combat Evolved narrative.
• Get Immersive Dolby Atmos Support – Xbox lists Dolby Atmos capability for compatible equipment, alongside Spatial Sound and DTS:X support.
• Jump Straight into the Story as a Solo Player – Although co-op is a major feature, the entire adventure remains playable in single-player.
• Play Without Competitive Multiplayer Distractions – Campaign Evolved is specifically centred on the Halo campaign experience rather than recreating Combat Evolved's competitive multiplayer suite, putting the focus on story, co-op and replayable campaign missions.

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