What time does Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary release in your time zone?

The highly anticipated launch of Halo: Campaign Evolved is nearly upon us. This marks the sixth iteration of the legendary title that defined a generation and serves as the second full-scale remaster in the series’ history. Rebuilt from the ground up using the cutting-edge Unreal Engine 5, this modernized classic is expanding its reach to the PlayStation ecosystem, in addition to its traditional home on Windows PC and Xbox Series X.

If you are eager to step back into the boots of Master Chief, we have compiled the definitive schedule for the Halo: Campaign Evolved launch, covering both the early access period and the general worldwide release.

Halo: Campaign Evolved Early Access Launch Schedule

Players who secured a pre-order—whether via a digital storefront or the physical collector’s edition—gain the privilege of jumping into the action five days ahead of the crowd. Early access officially commences on Thursday, July 23, at 11 a.m. EDT. Here is the corresponding start time for your specific region:

• 8 a.m. PDT, Thursday, July 23: West Coast North America
• 11 a.m. EDT, Thursday, July 23: East Coast North America
• 12 p.m. BRT, Thursday, July 23: Brazil
• 4 p.m. BST, Thursday, July 23: United Kingdom
• 5 p.m. CEST, Thursday, July 23: Western Europe
• 12 a.m. JST, Friday, July 24: Japan
• 1 a.m. AEST, Friday, July 24: East Coast Australia

Standard Global Release Schedule

For those opting for the standard release or planning to dive in via Xbox Game Pass, the wait concludes five days later at the exact same hour:

• 8 a.m. PDT, Tuesday, July 28: West Coast North America
• 11 a.m. EDT, Tuesday, July 28: East Coast North America
• 12 p.m. BRT, Tuesday, July 28: Brazil
• 4 p.m. BST, Tuesday, July 28: United Kingdom
• 5 p.m. CEST, Tuesday, July 28: Western Europe
• 12 a.m. JST, Wednesday, July 29: Japan
• 1 a.m. AEST, Wednesday, July 29: East Coast Australia

Availability on Xbox Game Pass

Good news for subscribers: Halo: Campaign Evolved will be included in the Xbox Game Pass library. However, access is reserved exclusively for those with an active Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass membership. These subscribers can begin their journey on July 28 and are encouraged to preload the game now. Please note that early access remains a benefit reserved strictly for those who have purchased the premium edition pre-order.

Source: Polygon