Halo Studios has released a new update for Halo: Campaign Evolved, bringing improved stability, enemy AI adjustments, and performance enhancements across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The patch also introduces better compatibility with supported graphics drivers and resolves several mission-specific issues.
Players should note that installing this update will reset any mid-mission save progress. However, all previously unlocked Missions and Rally Points will remain available after the update is installed.
Patch Notes
Stability
- Improved stability when watching or skipping the introduction cinematic in The Maw while FSR is enabled on AMD graphics cards using driver versions 26.6.2 or 26.6.4.
- Added GPU driver warnings on all PC versions when the game is launched with AMD or NVIDIA driver versions known to have issues.
- Improved overall stability for the Pillar of Autumn mission.
Gameplay and AI
- Jackals in the hangar hallway of The Truth and Reconciliation now actively patrol instead of remaining idle.
- Spec Ops Elites near Rally Point Delta in Assault on the Control Room now engage players as intended.
- Fixed an issue where enemies could walk into the exterior area of the Control Room during Assault on the Control Room.
- The Hunter pair now consistently engages players after approaching the cartographer’s entrance in The Silent Cartographer.
- Fixed an issue where a charged Plasma Pistol shot could kill players with full health and shields on any difficulty.
Performance
- Improved performance to reduce hitching for players with large friends lists on Windows PC, Steam, and PlayStation.
User Experience
- Xbox Gamertags now display throughout the account-linking process for PlayStation and Steam players.
Update Information
Download Size
- Xbox: 13 GB
- PlayStation: 7 GB
- Microsoft Store/Xbox App PC: 4 GB
- Steam: 21 GB
Important Notice
- Installing the update will reset all mid-mission saved progress.
- Previously unlocked Missions and Rally Points will remain available.
Halo: Campaign Evolved is a first-person shooter developed by Halo Studios and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on July 28, 2026, the game is available on PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X|S. The July 29, 2026 update is published as Build 2026.07.25.1112544.
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