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Halo: Campaign Evolved Brings Split-Screen Co-op to PS5 and Xbox

Lena Fischer 2 min read

Halo: Campaign Evolved launches July 28 on Xbox, PS5, and PC, adding split- screen co- op and crossplay to the remastered campaign.

Halo: Campaign Evolved Brings Split-Screen Co-op to PS5 and Xbox
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Halo: Campaign Evolved brings the original Master Chief story to modern consoles and PC, letting players experience the franchise’s roots with updated graphics and audio. The update is notable for introducing local split-screen co-op to , addressing a long-standing absence of this feature on the console. Players can now experience the campaign with a local partner, replicating the shared console experience available on the original Xbox.

The remake adds local couch co-op and cross-platform multiplayer

343 Industries rebuilt the campaign from the ground up to support these new features alongside the visual overhaul. The game launches on |S, PlayStation 5, and PC, ensuring a wide audience can access the updated experience. Players who buy the Premium Edition get early access to the full campaign, starting five days before the standard release.

  • Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC
  • Co-op Support: 2-player split-screen (local), 4-player online (crossplay)
  • Release Date: July 28 (Standard), July 23 (Premium Edition)
  • Key Features: Modern visuals, refined gameplay, rebuilt cinematics, remastered audio, Campaign Remix, Skulls

The technical foundation includes modern visuals, refined gameplay mechanics, rebuilt cinematics, and remastered audio. A key addition is the Campaign Remix feature, which allows players to customize their playthroughs with various modifiers. The title also features the classic Skulls, allowing experienced players to customize gameplay with familiar modifiers.

Co-op support is a major focus, with the entire campaign supporting two-player split-screen on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. Online multiplayer extends this further, allowing up to four players to team up across Xbox, PlayStation, and PC platforms. This crossplay capability removes platform barriers for friends who own the game on different systems.

Standard copies of Halo: Campaign Evolved become available globally on July 28. Premium Edition owners can begin playing on July 23, gaining a head start on the campaign. We looked at the last Halo: Campaign Evolved update, where several of the same balance and stability themes came up, so this release continues that trend of refinement.

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