Halo Campaign Evolved: How to Claim Your Free Rewards and Launch Bonuses

As the highly anticipated release of Halo Campaign Evolved approaches on July 28, 2026, Xbox is pulling out all the stops to celebrate the return of Master Chief. This Unreal Engine 5 remake, arriving on PC, Xbox Series, and PS5, marks 25 years since the original legendary campaign redefined the first-person shooter genre. While early access is currently available for Premium and Collector’s Edition owners as well as Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, all players can participate in unlocking a bounty of free cosmetic content.

Exclusive Free Rewards for All Players

Xbox has introduced several ways for the community to earn free armor coatings and weapon skins. Here is your guide to securing these bonuses.

The 'Sandstone Ancient' Armor Coating

To celebrate the early access launch, a special armor appearance is available via a redemption code. To claim the 'Sandstone Ancient' look, head to the official Halo Waypoint redemption portal. Log in with your Microsoft account and enter the code: L563-J46G-PZN1-SBF2-AXN6. Once redeemed, the item will appear in your in-game customization menu.

25th Anniversary Celebration Gift

In honor of the brand's quarter-century legacy, all players who log in on or after the official launch date of July 28, 2026, will automatically receive a commemorative armor set themed after the 25 years of Xbox. No additional steps or codes are required for this gift.

Twitch Drops: 'Stream of the Crop'

Players can also earn the 'Stream of the Crop' armor appearance by watching community streamers. Simply link your Twitch account to your Halo Waypoint account, tune in to any participating channel marked with [DROP] in the title for at least two hours, and claim your reward through your Twitch notifications.

Pre-Order Incentive Bonuses

For those who choose to pre-order any edition of Halo Campaign Evolved before July 28, 2026, Microsoft is providing a bundle of classic-themed gear. These pre-order bonuses include:

• The 2001 Classic Armor set
• 2001 Classic Assault Rifle skin
• The Golden Onyx Armor set
• The Milestone Assault Rifle skin

Ensure your accounts are correctly linked and your pre-orders are registered early to secure these exclusive additions to your arsenal as you prepare to step back into the boots of the Master Chief.