Find Out When You Can Dive into Halo: Campaign Evolved in Your Area

The release of Halo: Campaign Evolved is just around the corner, especially for those players who opted for the early access option, allowing them to dive in five days ahead of the official launch. After experiencing the game and checking out the flashy skins included with the premium edition, I can’t wholeheartedly endorse the extra cost.

With the game also hitting Game Pass on day one, there’s a more budget-friendly way to enjoy the full experience. Preordering can snag you some exclusive skins, but if you’re a true Halo enthusiast and don’t mind spending a bit more, the early access is there for you. Below, I’ll break down the release times for both the premium access and the standard edition.

If you go for the premium or collector’s edition of Halo: Campaign Evolved, you can jump in early starting July 23, but be prepared to shell out an additional $20/£20 at a minimum. Here’s when the early access kicks off:

While I can’t say I recommend it, the premium edition does come with perks like six weapon skins and five Master Chief skins, if that’s your thing.

Preordering any edition also grants you the Foundry Pack, which includes two skins for Master Chief and the Assault Rifle, making it a more economical choice if you’re looking to save some cash. Remember, Halo: Campaign Evolved will also be available on Game Pass from day one.

The standard edition is set to launch on July 28, and the good news is that the release times align perfectly, just five days later:

If you’re curious about whether your system can handle Halo: Campaign Evolved or want to weigh the benefits of the different editions, all the details are available on Steam.

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For those with premium and collector’s editions—who can start playing from July 22—preloading goes live today, although a specific time hasn’t been announced. It’s likely that standard edition preorders will also get preload access, but you may need to wait until closer to launch to begin downloading.