Halo Waypoint set PlayStation 5 players on a fixed path to Halo: Campaign Evolved. The game launches on July 28, and Premium Edition pre-orders open up to 5 days of Early Access starting July 23.
Halo: Campaign Evolved dates
The July 28 release gives buyers a clear finish line, while the July 23 window lets Premium Edition pre-orders start 5 days sooner. That split is the main practical change for anyone planning when to start the game.
Halo Waypoint also said players will need a Microsoft account and XBOX Gamertag on any platform. That requirement applies even when the game is played solo or in co-op.
XBOX account requirement
The account setup is tied to cross-platform play and cross-platform progression. For a player, that means the purchase decision is not the only step before launch.
The source also corrected an earlier note about PlayStation Plus and local co-op on June 20. After that correction, no PlayStation Plus account is required for local co-op, but the Microsoft account and XBOX Gamertag requirement still stands for play on any platform.
Sgt Johnson and future Q&A
Sgt Johnson appears in the fun videos tied to the game announcements. Halo Waypoint said it will answer more questions in a future Q&A, which leaves the next round of details to that update.
The open question is how many missions are in Halo: Campaign Evolved, because that total would determine how many hidden Skulls players can expect before Campaign Remix adds more.
