Xbox Game Studios and Halo Studios released gameplay showing third-person play in Halo: Campaign Evolved via the new Perspective Skull on the mission The Silent Cartographer. The title arrives July 28 on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PS5 with Premium Edition early access from July 23, 2026.

This third-person camera angle allows players to experience iconic Halo missions like never before.
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After getting through The Silent Cartographer, the reviewer decided that as it stands, the Halo: Campaign Evolved visual style isn't their favorite.
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